The deep muscle layer of the perineal body, which is collectively known as the levator ani muscles, includes the:
a. pubococcygeus, ischiocavernosus, puborectalis and ischiococcygeus muscles.
b. pubococcygeus, puborectalis, iliococcygeus and ischiococcygeus muscles.
c. pubococcygeus, bulbocavernosus, puborectalis and ischiococcygeus muscles.
d. transverse perenei, pubococcygeus, puborectalis and iliococcygeus.
ANS: B
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