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Muscles of the tail [coccygeal]
Musculi caudae [coccygis]
Definition
The muscles of the tail are a continuation of the muscles of the back and pelvis. They are arranged in a circular manner around the coccygeal vertebrae. They serve several functions and can be classified into three groups: the elevators, the depressors, and the lateral flexors. All the muscles of the tail are surrounded by the caudal fascia.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 2, Arthrologie et myologie, 4th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
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