Gross Anatomy of the Perineum - Mr. Obun Cletus Flashcards
The region of the pelvis found in the thigh is known as?
The perinuem
What is the anatomical shape of the perineum?
It has a diamond shape area
How many borders do the perineum have?
Namely;
3 borders
Anterior
Posterior
Lateral
The perineum is subdivided into ____ parts, namely?
2 parts
Urogenital Triangle
Anal Triangle
The posterior part of the perineum is made up of?
Anal aperture
External anal sphincter muscle
Ishronal fossae
Which muscle helps in contraction of the anus
External Anal sphincter muscle
Where is the Anal triangle located?
It is located at the posterior half of the perineum
The Anal triangle is bounded by?
The coccyx
List the borders of the urogenital triangle
Anterior border
Posterior border
Lateral border
The urethra
The External
Are content of _____
The urogenital triangle
A tough fascia which is perforated by the urethra is known as?
The perineal memberane
The potential space between the perineal membrane and the superficial perineal fascia is known as?
Superficial perineal pouch
The perineal membrane provides attachment for ?
The External genitalia
A thick fibromusclar structure found in the middle of the perineum is known as?
Sacrotuberous ligament
_____ is a paired muscle
Ischiocavernous