Class 3 - Station 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the ischio-anal fossa
A
spaces inferior to the pelvic floor and lateral to the anal canal. Allow the anal canal room to expand during defaecation
2
Q
what mostly fills the ischio-anal fossa
A
fat
3
Q
what bundle of vessels can be seen on the lateral side of the ischio-anal fossa against the obturator internus
A
pudendal canal
4
Q
what structures make up the pudendal canal
A
internal pudendal artery and vein and pudenda nerve
5
Q
what is this area vulnerable to
A
abscess formation
6
Q
through what foramen does the pudendal canal enter the ischio-anal fossa
A
lesser sciatic foramen
