Pelvic Cavity and Perineum Flashcards
boarders of pelvic inlet
sacral promentory ala of sacrum arcuate line pectin pubis pubic crest
boarders of pelvic outlet
pubic arch
ischial tuberosities
sacrotuberous ligament
coccyx
describe features of female pelvis
broader shorter wide pubic angle wide sacrum built for partuition
describe feature of male pelvis
narrow tall narrow pubic angle narrow sacrum built for strength and movement
8 ligaments for pelvic stability
sacrospinous sacrotuberous ventral sacroiliac dorsal sacroiliac iliolumbar superior pubic arcuate pubic anteiror longitudinal
what induces loosening of pelvic ligaments for childbirth
relaxin
muscles of the levator ani
puborectalis
pubococcygeus
iliococcygeus
pelvic floor muscles
puborectalis
pubococcygeus
iliococcygeus
coccygeus
what is the purpose of the puborectalis muscle
supports the rectum
relaxation facilitates defecation by reducing the angle of the rectum
muscles of pelvic wall
lateral- obturator internus
posterior- piriformis
branches of the posterior division of internal iliac artery
iliolumbar
lateral sacral
superior gluteal
branches of the anterior division of internal iliac artery
umbilical (superior vesicle) obturator inferior vesicle/vaginal (artery to ductus deferens) uterine middle rectal internal pudenal inferior gluteal
path of iliolumbar
exits pelvic area
branches into:
lumbar- goes up side of lumbar spine
deep circumflex iliac artery- goes around iliac spine
branches of umbilical
superior vesical
superior part is obliterated and forms the medial umbilical ligament
what is the female equivalent of the inferior vesicle artery
vaginal artery
where does the superior rectal artery come from and what does it supply
from the inferior mesenteric
supplies rectum and anal canal to pectinate line
where does the ovarian/testicular artery come from and what does it supply
branch off abdominal aorta
supplies the ovary, uterine tube, and upper uterus (or testis)
what organs are in the pelvic cavity
bladder
rectum
reproductive organs