Pelvic Walls Flashcards
What are the subdivisions of the pelvis?
Two lateral walls, a posterior wall, and a floor
The bony framework of the lateral wall is what part of the hip bone?
That which lies below the pelvic brim
What two things primarily cover the lateral wall of the pelvis?
Obturator internus muscle and obturator fascia
What makes up the bony framework of the posterior wall of the pelvis?
Sacrum and coccyx
Is the posterior wall convex or concave anteriorly?
Concave
What covers the lateral portion of the posterior wall of the pelvis?
Piriformis muscle and coccygeus (ischiococcygeus) muscle
Why is the floor of the pelvis more important among humans than other mammals?
Because we walk upright
What two things make up the pelvic floor?
Peritoneum (above) and pelvic diaphragm (below)
What is the space located between the rectum and bladder called?
Rectovesical pouch
What is the lowest point in the peritoneum of the male?
Rectovesical pouch
What is the space located between the rectum and uterus?
Rectouterine pouch
What is the space located between the bladder and uterus?
Vesicouterine pouch
What is a less common but possible site for ectopic pregnancy of the pelvic wall area?
Rectouterine pouch
Ascites and blood can pool in which downward reflections of the peritoneum?
Rectovesical or rectouterine pouch
What is the major support structure for pelvic viscera?
Pelvic diaphragm
The pelvic diaphragm consists of which muscles?
Coccygeus (ischiogoccygeus) and levator ani muscles
What is the major constituent of the pelvic diaphragm?
Levator ani muscle