👉 The term "puborectalis" is a term used in medicine, specifically in relation to the area of the pubic bone. It refers to the muscle that connects the pubic symphysis (the area between the pubis and scapulae) to the pubocircumital ligament. The puborectalis is composed primarily of three muscles: the long head, middle head, and short head. These muscles are located in specific areas of the body, including the