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Coccygeus
Meaning: A small pelvic floor muscle running from the ischial spine to the tailbone.
In practice: Coccygeus lies behind levator ani and helps support the pelvic floor.
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Which word means: The longest and middle column of the erector spinae group, extending the spine and head.
Answer: Longissimus
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Answer: Tensor
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