Pelvis and Perineum Flashcards
What are the three divisions of the puedendal nerve?
Inferior Rectal nerve
Perineal nerve
Dorsal nerve of penis/ clitoris
What are the two terminal branches of the puedendal nerve?
perineal nerve, and the dorsal nerve of the penis or the dorsal nerve of the clitoris
Which structures pass through the greater and lesser sciatic foramina?
Structures passing through the lesser and greater sciatic foramina (medial to lateral): PIN
Pudendal nerve
Internal pudendal artery
Nerve to obturator internus
From which embryological structure is the ureter derived?
mesonephric duct
What is the nerve root value of the external urethral sphincter?
The external urethral sphincter is innervated by branches of the pudendal nerve- S2, S3, S4.
What is the difference between the male and female urethra?
The female urethra is shorter and more acutely angulated than the male urethra.
what are the four parts of the male urethra?
- pre-prostatic urethra
- prostatic urethra
- membranous urethra
- penile urethra
what is the widest part of the male urethra?
Prostatic urethra (contains several openings for semen)
what is the narrowest part of the male urethra?
Membranous urethra (surrounded by external sphincter)
which lymph nodes does the ureter drain to?
upper ureter - para-aortic lymph nodes
lower ureter - common iliac nodes
What are the origin nerve roots of puedendal nerve?
Anterior rami of S2-4
what is the path of the puedendal nerve?
posterior to the sacrospinous ligament
What is the motor function of the puedendal nerve?
Levator Ani (IRN)
External anal sphincter (IRN)
Superficial pouch muscles (perineal nerve)
What is the sensory function of the puedendal nerve?
Skin over anal triangle (IRN)
Glans clitoris (dorsal nerve)
General sensation (perineal nerve)
Where does the internal puedendal artery originate and what does it supply?
Originates from the anterior branch of the internal iliac artery
supply erectile tissues/muscles and parts of the rectum and anal canal)
Where do the external pudendal arteries originate and what do they supply
Originate from the femoral artery
Superficial and deep
Supply the clitoris and labia majora
What is the venous drainage of the perineum?
veins in perineum
internal puedendal vein
internal iliac vein
What is deep lymphatic drainage of the female perineum?
internal iliac nodes