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The levator ani and coccygeus together form the __________ diaphragm.

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Pelvic daiphragm

Step-by-step explanation:

Levator ani -

It is a thin , broad muscle , located on the either side of the pelvis, it is composed of three muscles.

The Pelvic diaphragm , is the composition of the coccygeus muscle , the levator ani and the connective tissues .

The pelvic diaphragm acts as a separation between the pelvic cavity and the perineal region.

Female's pelvic cavity is larger than the male's , as female's need to give birth to the child.

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