LAB 11 - Muscles of the Pelvic Floor Flashcards
1
Q
3 muscles
A
- bulbospongiosus
- levator ani
- external anal sphincter
2
Q
Fecal incontinence
A
-inability to control defecation voluntarily (anal sphincter)
3
Q
Urinary incontinence
A
-inability to control urination voluntarily (urinary sphincter)
4
Q
What is a Kegel exercise?
A
-repeatedly contracting and relaxing muscles of pelvic floor to strengthen