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Gross Anatomy (Perineum) Flashcards

1
Q

______________ is a diamond shaped structure located between the thighs

A

Perineum

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2
Q

The anatomical region that makes up the inferior-most part of the pelvic outlet is called the _________________

A

Perineum

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3
Q

The pelvic cavity is separated from the perineum by the ______________

A

Pelvic floor

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4
Q

______________ and _______________ muscles make up the pelvic floor

A

Levator ani muscle
Coccygeus muscle

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5
Q

Functions of the perineum

A

Micturition
Defecation
Child birth
Sexual intercourse

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6
Q

__________________ makes up the anterior anatomical border of the perineum

A

The pubic symphysis

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7
Q

_______________ makes up the posterior anatomical border of the perineum

A

Tip of the coccyx

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8
Q

________________ makes up the lateral anatomical borders of the perineum

A

Sacrotuberous ligament
Ischiopubic ramii

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9
Q

___________________ makes up the anatomical roof of the perineum

A

The pelvic floor

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10
Q

The anatomical base of the perineum is _________________

A

Fascia and skin

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11
Q

The anterior surface border of the perineum in females is the ____________

A

Mons pubis

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12
Q

The anterior surface border of the perineum in males is the _________________

A

Base of the penis

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13
Q

The lateral surface borders of the perineum are _______________

A

Medial surface of the thighs

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14
Q

The posterior surface border of the perineum is the _____________

A

Superior end of the intergluteal cleft

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15
Q

The perineum is divided into two triangles by an imaginary line along the _________________

A

Ischial tuberosities

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16
Q

The perineum is divided into two triangles called ________________ and ________________

A

Urogenital triangle
Anal triangle

17
Q

Outline the anterior, posterior and lateral boundaries of the anal triangle respectively

A

Anterior: Imaginary line along the ischial tuberosities
Posterior: Coccyx
Lateral: Sacrotuberous ligament

18
Q

Which of the below mentioned is not a content of the anal triangle?
a. Anal aperture
b. External anal sphincter
c. Urethra
d. Pudendal nerve

A

C
Urethra

19
Q

The pudendal nerve arises from what spinal roots?

A

S2-S4 spinal roots

20
Q

Outline the anterior, posterior and lateral boundaries of the urogenital triangle respectively

A

Anterior: Lower margin of the pubic symphysis
Posterior: Imaginary line along the ischial tuberosities
Lateral: Lower margin of the ischiopubic ramii

21
Q

Which of the following is a content of the urogenital triangle
a. External genitalia
b. Urethra
c. Perineal body
d. A and B
e. B and C

A

D
A and B
External genitalia and Urethra

22
Q

The perineal membrane divides the urogenital triangle into a ____________ and _____________ pouch

A

Deep
Superior

23
Q

The space between the pelvic floor and the perineal membrane is called the _____________

A

Deep perineal pouch

24
Q

The space between the perineal membrane and the superficial perineal fascia is called _________________

A

Superficial perineal pouch

25
Q

An irregular fibromuscular mass located at the center point of the perineum is called _________________

A

Perineal body

26
Q

_____________ serves as a tear-resistant body between the vagina and the external anal sphincter

A

The perineal body

27
Q

Name 3 muscles that attach to the perineal body

A

Levator ani muscle
Bulbospongiosus muscle
External anal sphincter
External urethral sphincter
Superficial transverse perineal muscle
Deep transverse perineal muscle

28
Q

The bed of fat covering the pubic symphysis in females is called ___________

A

Mons pubis

29
Q

______________ consists of two fleshy folds of skin that extend from the Mons pubis to the posterior commissures

A

Labia majora

30
Q

The labia minora lies ____________ and ___________ to the labia majora

A

Medially and deep

31
Q

Fourchettes are skin folds formed from the fusion of ___________ and ____________

A

Labia majora
Labia minora

32
Q

____________ is the most sensitive part of the female body

A

The Clitoris

33
Q

__________ is located at the upper end of the labia minora and consists of bundles of nerve endings

A

The clitoris

34
Q

The area in-between the two labia minora where the urethral and vaginal openings are found is referred to as the _________________

A

Vestibule

35
Q

A thin membrane of soft tissue that lies between the vaginal orifice is called _____________

A

Hymen

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