Pelvic Floor

Question 1

What nerve supplies the levator ani muscle group?

Answer 1

Pudendal Nerve

Question 2

How does the perineal body function to maintain pelvic organ support?

Answer 2

It is the central point of attachment of the perineal musculature

Question 3

What are some of the risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse?

Answer 3

Obesity, previous gynaecological surgery, vaginal delivery, menopause

Question 4

Why can vaginal delivery in childbirth cause pelvic floor dysfunction?

Answer 4

Stretching of the pudendal nerve, stretch/damage of pelvic floor musculature, injury to perineal body