Pelvic floor and perineum

Question 1

What makes up the pelvic diaphragm?

Answer 1

coccygeus
levator ani - pubococcygeus and iliococcygeus
fascia

Question 2

What is perineum?

Answer 2

region of the body that lies between the thighs and the buttocks, extending posteriorly from the coccyx to the pubis anteriorly and up to the pelvic diaphragm

Question 3

What lies in the true pelvis?

Answer 3

pelvic colon, rectum, bladder and reproductive organs

Question 4

What anatomical landmark can be felt on the hips?

Answer 4

anterior suprerior iliac spine

Question 5

What are the 4 sections of the bony pelvis?

Answer 5

ischium, ilium, pubis and sacrum

Question 6

What bones make up the acetabulum?

Answer 6

Ilium, pubis and ischiumv

Question 7

What are the 4 main differences between males and female pelvises?

Answer 7

Male - tilted less far forward, cavity of true pelvis is narrow and deep, bones are heavier and thicker, pelvic brim is heart shaped
Female - tilted forward, cavity of tru pelvis is broad and shallow, bones lighter and thinner, pelvic brim is rounded

Question 8

What does the false pelvis support?

Answer 8

the intestines

Question 9

What would happen if the pelvis floor muscles are weakened?

Answer 9

The bladder would herniate through the anterior part of the vagina

Question 10

What is the pelvis?

Answer 10

lower part of the trunk surrounded by bones, ligaments and muscles
area of transition between abdomen and te lower limbs