The muscles of the pelvic floor hold the pelvic organs in place. You can notice the pelvic floor muscles most when you squeeze to keep yourself from urinating.
Current as of: May 5, 2017
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo, MD - Internal Medicine
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