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Pelvic Floor Muscles


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Picture of the location of the pelvic floor muscles

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.


Last Updated: July 15, 2010
Medical Review:
Sarah Anne Marshall, MD - Family Medicine

Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology


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