Male and Female Perineum Flashcards
1
Q
what is the perineum?
A
the most inferior region of the trunk which includes the external genitalia and anal canal
2
Q
what are the borders of the perineum
A
superior: pelvic diaphragm
inferior: skin associated with external genitalia and anal canal
anterior: pubic symphysis and ischiopubic ramus
posterior: sacrotuberous ligament
3
Q
what two triangles can the perineum be divided into by creating an imaginary line between ischial tuberosities
A
anterior: urogenital triangle
posterior: anal triangle
4
Q
which perineal triangle is the same in m and f
A
anal
5
Q
internal pudendal a supplies the
A
perineum
6
Q
contents of the pudendal canal
A
pudendal n
internal pudendal av