The area bounded internally by the pelvic floor (the muscles that support the pelvis) and the surrounding bony structures. Externally, the perineum is the area that lies behind the genitals and in front of the anus.
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Perineum |
The area bounded internally by the pelvic floor (the muscles that support the pelvis) and the surrounding bony structures. Externally, the perineum is the area that lies behind the genitals and in front of the anus. |
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