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Pelvis and Perineum Flashcards

1
Q

The Perineum lies inferior to

A

Pelvic Diaphragm

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2
Q

Which bony prominences seperate each of Triangles of perineum

A

Ischial Tuberosities

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3
Q

A thin sheet of deep fascia stretches between right and left sides of the pubic arch, below the pubic symphysis.

What is the name given to this fascia?

A

Perineal Membrane

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4
Q

External Anal Sphincter action

A

Relaxes from tonic contraction

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5
Q

Superficial Transverse Perineal Muscle action

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fix/stabilise perineal body

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6
Q

Deep Transverse Perineal muscle action

A

fix/stabilise perineal body and expulse semen and urine

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7
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External Urethral Sphincter muscle action

A

compress urethra to maintain urinary continence

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8
Q

Bulbospongiosus male muscle action

A

compress penis bulb and erection

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9
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Bulbospongiosus female muscle action

A

compress vestibular bulb and constrict vaginal orifice

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10
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Ischiocavernosus male muscle action

A

stabilise erection by compress corpus cavernosum

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11
Q

Ischocavernosus female muscle action

A

tense vagina during orgasm

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12
Q

What is the Innervation of

External Anal Sphincter
Superficial Transverse Perineal
Deep Transverse Perineal
External Urethral Sphincter
Bulbospongiosus
Ischiocavernosus
A

Branches of Pudental Nerve S2-4

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13
Q

Which 2 layers of fascia are important as additional support for pelvic organs within perineum

A

Presacral and Superficial Fascia

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14
Q

What structures pierce through pelvic diaphragm

A

Urethra and Vagina

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15
Q

Is the urethra longer or shorter in males

A

Longer

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16
Q

What are the 3 parts of male urethra

A

Prostatic
Membranous
Spongy

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17
Q

What is the widest part of male urethra

A

Prostatic

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18
Q

What is the narrowest part of male urethra

A

Membranous

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19
Q

The penis comprises of the

A

Left and Right Corpus Cavernosa

Single Corpus Spongiosum

20
Q

The terminal aspect of penis is

A

Glans Penis

21
Q

The prepuce is also known as

A

Foreskin

22
Q

The corpus cavernosa is covered by fascial layer called

A

Bucks Fascia

23
Q

The urethra is transmitted through

A

Corpus Spongiosum

24
Q

The majority of erectile tissue in the penis is in the

A

Corpus Cavernosa

25
Q

Sensory Innervation of the penis is through the dorsal nerve of the penis a branch of the

A

Pudental Nerve

26
Q

The Urethra in females opens directly in front of the

A

Vagina

27
Q

Where is the internal/vesicle urethral sphincter

A

Junction of Urethra with Bladder

28
Q

What is the internal/vesicle urethral sphincter innervation

A

Involuntary

Pudental Nerve S2-4

29
Q

Where is the external urethral sphincter found in females

A

Distal and Inf to Bladder neck

30
Q

Where is the external urethral sphincter found in males

A

Membranous Urethra Level

31
Q

What is External Urethral Sphincter innervation

A

Voluntary

Perineal Nerve S2-4

32
Q

What is the collective term for female external genitals

A

Vulva

33
Q

Contents of Vulva (5)

A 
Mons Pubis
Labia Majora and Minora
Vestibule
Bartholian Glands
Clitoris
34
Q

The Vulva contents

Mons Pubis
Labia Majora and Minora
Vestibule
Bartholian Glands
Clitoris

are innervated by

A

Pudental Nerve and Internal Pudental Nerve

35
Q

Vulva contents are innervated by

A

Pudental Nerve and Internal Pudental Nerve

36
Q

Bartholian Glands are innervated by

A

Pudental Nerve and Internal Pudental Nerve

37
Q

The vestibule is the area enclosed by

A

Labia minora and contains terminal vaginal and urethra

38
Q

What is the erectile tissue in female

A

Clitoris

39
Q

The clitoris lies in the

A

Anterior Labial Commisurre

40
Q

The anal triangle is the area between the

A

Ischial Spine and Coccyx

41
Q

Which triangle contains anus

A

Anal Triangle

42
Q

Which 2 sphincters control defecation

A

Internal and External

43
Q

The external anal sphincter is under

A

voluntary control

44
Q

The internal anal sphincter is under

A

involuntary control

45
Q

Lateral to the anal canal and inferior to the pelvic floor are the 2 fat containing fossa called

A

Ischio-Anal (Ishcio-Rectal Fossa)

46
Q

A neurovascular bundle enters ishcio-anal fossa through the

A

Lesser Sciatic Foramen

47
Q

What structures are present in Neurovascular Bundle in Ischio-anal fossa (4))

A

Adipose, Pudental Nerve, Int Pudental Artery and Vein

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