Muscles Flashcards
The anterior-inferior wall of the pelvis is formed by?
Bodies and rami of pubic bones and pubic symphysis
Which muscle is present in posterior wall of pelvis?
Piriformis
The anococcygeal body extends between
Coccyx and Margin of Anus
Two functions of the Pelvic Floor?
Support Abdo Viscera and Urinary/Faecal Continence
What is a Cystocele?
Weakening of fascia between Vagina and Bladder
What is a rectocele?
Weakening of Rectum into Vagina
What part of the male urinary system is in the pelvis? (2)
Bladder and Prostate
What part of the female urinary system is in the pelvis?
Bladder
What part of male reproductive system is in pelvis?
Seminal Gland
What part of female reproductive system is in pelvis?
Uterus
What part of female and male alimentary system are in pelvis?
Rectum
What male structure can be palpated during DRE
Prostate
What female structure can be palpated during DRE
cervix
The Perineum lies inferior to
Pelvic Diaphragm