female perineum

Question 1

diamond shaped region located between the upper thighs and inferior to the pelvic diaphram

Answer 1

perineum

Question 2

the perineum is divided into

Answer 2

urogenital triangle and the anal triangle

Question 3

the main nerve of the perineum is the ______ and it is divided into 3 branches:

Answer 3

pudendal nerve,

3 branches are inferior rectal nerves, dorsal clitoral nerve, perineal nerve

Question 4

the branches of the _______ vascularize the majority of the external genetalia

Answer 4

internal pudendal artery

Question 5

the branches of the _______ vascularize the majority of the external genetalia

Answer 5

internal pudendal artery

Question 6

the _____ forms a platform for the erectile tissues which become engorged during arousal

Answer 6

perineal membrane

Question 7

fibromuscular tissue that is the central tendon of the perineum

Answer 7

perineal body

Question 8

fibromuscular tissue that is the central tendon of the perineum

Answer 8

perineal body

Question 9

structures of the labia minora

Answer 9

prepuce of the clitoris and frenulum of the clitoris

Question 10

_______ are parried elongated masses of erectile tissue, one on each side of the vaginal orifice- covered by the __________ muscles

Answer 10

Vestibular Bulbs

bulbospongiosus

Question 11

_______ are parried elongated masses of erectile tissue, one on each side of the vaginal orifice- covered by the __________ muscles

Answer 11

Vestibular Bulbs

bulbospongiosus

Question 12

_______ are parried elongated masses of erectile tissue, one on each side of the vaginal orifice- covered by the __________ muscles

Answer 12

Vestibular Bulbs

bulbospongiosus

Question 13

larger median opening, normally partially closed at birth by a membranous hymen

Answer 13

vaginal orifice

Question 14

slit-like opening posterior to the clitoris and anterior to vaginal orifice

Answer 14

external urethral orifice

Question 15

the _______ vascularizes the muscles and structures of the perineum

Answer 15

internal pudendal artery

Question 16

structures (muscles, erectile bodies, etc.) in the female perineum are innervated by the

Answer 16

pudendal nerve

Question 17

separates the superficial and deep perineal spaces

Answer 17

perineal membrane

Question 18

Pudendal nerve blocks can be administered near the ______ to anesthetize the perineum

Answer 18

ischial spine

Question 19

Pudendal nerve blocks can be administered near the ______ to anesthetize the perineum

Answer 19

ischial spine

Question 20

______ are located in the female genital area and secrete a lubricating mucus

Answer 20

bartholins gland