Pelvic Floor Flashcards
Pubocervical fascia is located in the _____ space and it’s function is to reinforce ____ vaginal wall, resisting ____ migration of urethra and bladder. Weakness may lead to _____ and ___.
Pubocervical fascia is located in the VESICOVAGINAL space and it’s function is to reinforce ANTERIOR vaginal wall, resisting POSTERIOR migration of urethra and bladder. Weakness may lead to CYSTOCELE and SUI.
The rectovaginal fascia is located in the ______ space and it’s function is to reinforce ____ vaginal wall resisting ____ migration of rectum. Weakness may lead to _____.
The rectovaginal fascia is located in the RECTOVAGINAL space and it’s function is to reinforce POSTERIOR vaginal wall resisting ANTERIOR migration of rectum. Weakness may lead to RECTOCELE.
The transverse cervical ligament is found in the _____ to ____ and it supports the _____ and ____ of _____ resisting _____ prolapse.
The transverse cervical ligament is found in the ATFP to CERVIX and it supports the CERVIX and APEX of VAGINA resisting UTERINE prolapse.
The uterosacral ligament is found between the ____ and ____ and it’s function is to support the ____ and ____ of ____ by resisting _____ prolapse.
The uterosacral ligament is found between the SACRUM and CERVIX and it’s function is to support the CERVIX and APEX of VAGINA by resisting UTERINE prolapse.
Levator ani is made up of 3 muscles: ____, ______, and ____. Laterally, the muscles attach to the ________, which is a thickening of the ____ ____ fascia.
Anteriorly, these muscles create a gap called the ____ _____.
Posteriorly, the ______ muscle forms a sling around _____/____ ____.
Levator ani is made up of 3 muscles: PUBORECTALIS, PUBOCOCCYGEUS, and ILIOCOCCYGEUS. Laterally, the muscles attach to the TENDINOUS ARCH, which is a thickening of the OBTURATOR INTERNUS fascia.
Anteriorly, these muscles create a gap called the UROGENITAL HIATUS.
Posteriorly, the PUBORECTALIS muscle forms a sling around RECTUM/ANAL CANAL.
