Coccygeus Muscle
This small triangular muscle arises from the spine of the ischium and is inserted into the lower end of the sacrum and into the coccyx.
Action: The two muscles assist the levatores ani in supporting the pelvic viscera.
Nerve supply: A branch of the 4th and 5th sacral nerves.
Category: Medical & Health Sciences
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