The muscle of the pelvic floor that supports the pelvic organs is the:
A)gluteus medius
B)gluteus maximus
C)levator ani
D)external anal sphincter

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The levator ani is a thin, broad muscle that supports the pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, and rectum. The gluteus medius and maximus are muscles of the buttocks and are not involved in pelvic organ support. The external anal sphincter is a muscle that controls the opening and closing of the anus and is not directly involved in pelvic organ support.

The Muscle of the Pelvic Floor That Supports the Pelvic