Bony Pelvis and Pelvic Viscera Flashcards
1
Q
levator ani O
A
body of pubis
tendinous arch of levator ani
ischail spine
2
Q
levator ani I
A
perineal body coccyx anococcygeal ligament walls of prostate or vagina rectum anal canal
3
Q
levator ani innervation
A
nerve to levator ani (branches of S4)
inferior anal (rectal) nerve
coccygeal plexus
4
Q
levator ani action
A
helps support pelvic viscera
resists increases in intrabdominal pressure
5
Q
coccygeus O
A
ischial spine
6
Q
cossygeus I
A
inferior end of sacrum and coccyx
7
Q
coccygeus innervation
A
branches of S4 and S5 nerves
8
Q
coccygeus action
A
forms small part of pelvic diaphragm that supports pelvic viscera
flexes coccyx
9
Q
tendinous arch
A
find in atlas
