Pelvic Floor and Abdominal Anatomy and POINA Flashcards
1
Q
PF and diaphragm move which direction during inhalation?
A
Down
2
Q
True pelvis
A
Pelvic cavity (lesser, has inlet and outlet)
3
Q
False pelvis
A
greater pelvis
4
Q
Sacroiliac Joint
A
synovial, stable
5
Q
Pubic symphysis
A
Cartilaginous, stable
-fibrocartilage disc between articular surfaces of pubic bones
6
Q
Sacrococcygeal joint
A
cartilaginous, symphysis
7
Q
Regions of perineum
A
urogenital triangle and anal triangle
8
Q
Main muscles
A
-ischiocavernosus: triangle
-bulbospongiosus: around penis and vagina
-superficial transverse perineal muscle
9
Q
Functions of pelvic floor
A
-support
-sphincteric
-sexual
-stability
-sump pump (lymphatic)
10
Q
Main nerve that innervates pelvic floor
A
Pudendal nerve
