Deep Perineal Pouch

Question 1

Site

Answer 1

Closed space lying between pelvic fascia (superior fascia of urogenital diaphragm) above and perineal membrane (inferior fascia of urogenital diaphragm) below

Question 2

Boundries: roof

Answer 2

Pelvic fascia

Question 3

Boundaries: floor

Answer 3

Perineal membrane

Question 4

Boundaries: anterior

Answer 4

Pouch is closed as pelvic fascia fuses with perineal membrane anterior border

Question 5

Boundaries: posterior

Answer 5

Pouch is closed as pelvic fascia fuses with perineal membrane posterior border

Question 6

Boundaries: on either side

Answer 6

Pouch is closed as perineal membrane (floor) and pelvic fascia (roof) are attached to pubic arches

Question 7

Contents in male

Answer 7

1. Membranous urethra
2. Bulbo-urethral glands (Cowper’s) on urethra sides
3. Deep perineal muscles:
   - Deep transversus perinei
   - Sphincter urethrae
4. Internal pudendal artery and its branches:
   - 2 terminal branches (deep and dorsal arteries of penis)
   - Urethral artery
   - Artery of bulb of penis
5. Dorsal nerve of penis

Question 8

Contents in female

Answer 8

1. Part of urethra
2. Vagina (behind the urethra)
3. Deep perineal muscles:
   - Deep transversus perinei
   - Sphincter urethrae
4. Internal pudendal artery and its branches:
   - 2 terminal branches (deep and dorsal arteries of clitoris)
   - Urethral artery
   - Artery of bulb of vestibule
5. Dorsal nerve of clitoris