Pelvis Flashcards
1
Q
What nerve is responsible for providing voluntary control of the urethral sphincter?
A
Pudendal nerve.
The hypogastric plexuses provide autonomic control of the bladder. However, voluntary control of the urethral sphincter is provided by the pudendal nerve.
2
Q
Which anatomical plane separates the prostate from the rectum?
A
Denonvilliers fascia
The Denonvilliers fascia separates the rectum from the prostate. Waldeyers fascia separates the rectum from the sacrum
