4. Perineum and Deep Perineum of FEMALE Flashcards
1
Q
Identify 1 & 2
A
- Compressor urethrae muscle
- Sphincter urethrovaginalis muscle
2
Q
What does The urethral sphincter include?
A
They include…
- Compressor urethrae muscle
- Sphincter urethrovaginalis muscle
3
Q
Identify 1 & 2. Innervation?
A
- Compressor urethrae muscle
- Sphincter urethrovaginalis muscle
- > These muscles are innervated primarily by the perineal branch of the pudendal nerve (S2-S4).
4
Q
Identify 3
A
- Urethra
5
Q
Identify 4
A
- Bulb of vestibule
6
Q
Identify 5
A
- Vagina
7
Q
Posterior to the bulb of the vestibule lies ___ (which structure???), which secretes mucus during sexual arousal that lubricates the vaginal opening.
A
the greater vestibular (Bartholin’s) gland
8
Q
Identify 6
A
- Greater vestibular (Bartholin’s) gland
9
Q
Identify 7
A
- Perineal membrane
10
Q
Identify 1 → 4
A
- Sphincter urethrae muscle (female)
- Clitoris
- Crus of clitoris
- Deep transverse perineal muscle
11
Q
Identify 1. O & I
A
Origin: Sphincter urethrae muscle arises from the inferior pubic ramus.
Insertion: Attaches to a median raphe and the perineal body.
12
Q
Identify 1. Action
A
Action: The muscles on both sides act together to constrict the urethra.
13
Q
Identify 1. Innervation
A
Innervation: Perineal branch of the pudendal nerve (S2-S4).
14
Q
In women, Sphincter urethrae muscle blends with ___ (2 MUSCLES)
A
- the compressor urethrae muscle
- the urethrovaginal sphincter muscles.
