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This study aimed to investigate the anatomical relationship between the superior fascia of the pelvic diaphragm and the external urethral sphincter in terms of preventing postoperative urinary incontinence. We hypothesized that the external urethral sphincter would be supported by the fascia, smooth muscle, and levator ani muscle.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Three cadavers were used, and the pelvis was dissected to explore the superior fascia of the pelvic diaphragm, levator ani muscle, and external urethral sphincter. Tissue samples underwent wide\u2010range serial sectioning, Masson's trichrome staining, and immunohistochemical staining for smooth muscle actin. Serial histological sections were reconstructed three\u2010dimensionally.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Macroscopic examination revealed the superior fascia of the pelvic diaphragm as a fibrous membrane covering the levator ani muscle. Histology identified interposing smooth muscle tissue between the levator ani muscle, superior fascia, and the external urethral sphincter. Three\u2010dimensional reconstruction revealed this smooth muscle filling the space between the superior fascia and external urethral sphincter, extending medially and laterally, and connecting with surrounding structures.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study clarified the anatomical details of smooth muscle tissue interposed between the superior fascia of the pelvic diaphragm, external urethral sphincter, and levator ani muscle. This smooth muscle, continuous with the superior fascia, likely forms a supportive structure stabilizing the external urethral sphincter, playing a crucial role in urinary continence. 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