Pelvis - Lecture 6 Flashcards
What is the Pelvic Outlet/Pelvic Diaphragm?
Bottom boundary of the Pelvic Cavity covered by the muscles of the Pelvic Diaphragm
Where is the Perineum located?
Inferiorly/Superficially to the Pelvic Floor
What regions are the Perineum divided into?
Imaginary Line between the Ischial Tuberosities divides the Perinum into:
- Urogenital Triangle
- Anal Triangle
What are the borders of the Perineum?
- Pubic Symphysis (Anteriorly)
- Coccyx (Posteriorly)
- Ischial Tuberosities (Laterally)
What is the Urogenital Triangle?
Anterior triangle of the Perineum that contains the openings for the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
What is the Anal Triangle?
Posterior triangle of the Perineum that contains the opening for the GI system
In the Anatomical Position, what orientation is the Urogenital Triangle?
Urogenital Triangle is in the Horizontal Plane
In the Anatomical Position, what orientation is the Anal Triangle?
Anal Triangle is angled more posteriorly in an oblique plane
The Pelvic Diaphragm is curved but the the Perineal Membrane and ligaments run across in straight lines which forms…
Anterior and Posterior Ischio-Anal Fossae and Recesses
Which space is larger, Anterior Ischio-Anal Fossa or the Posterior Ischio-Anal Fossa?
Posterior Ischio-Anal Fossa
Ischio-Anal Fossae and Recesses are normally filled with what?
Fat, but infections can form here
What are the connective tissue structures of the Perineum?
- Perineal Body
2. Perineal Membrane
Where is the Perineal Membrane located?
In the Urogenital Triangle running between the Ischiopubic Rami
What does the Perineal Membrane do?
It is a thin sheet of thick connective tissue that separates the Deep Pouch and Superficial Pouch of the Urogenital Triangle
What anchors to the Perineal Membrane and what openings does it have
Perineal Membrane:
- Anchors Erectile Tissue
- Has opening for Urethra and Vagina
What is the Perineal Body?
Thickening of connective tissue between the Urogenital Triangle and the External Anal Sphincter that serves as an important attachment point for muscles in the pelvic floor and Perineum
What are the boundaries of the Anal Triangle?
- Imaginary line between the Ischial Tuberosities (Anterior)
- Sacrotuberous Ligaments (Lateral)
- Coccyx (Posterior)
What is the muscular content of the Anal Triangle?
External Anal Sphincter
What innervates the External Anal Sphincter?
Inferior Rectal Branch (comes from Pudendal Nerve)
What surrounds the External Anal Sphincter in the Anal Triangle?
Fat from the Ischio-Anal Fossa
What are the boundaries of the Urogenital Triangle?
- Pubic Symphysis (Anterior)
- Pubic Rami (Lateral)
- Imaginary Line between the Ischial Tuberosities (Posterior)
The Deep Pouch is located…
Between the Pelvic Diaphragm and Perineal Membrane
“Deep to the Perineal Membrane”
The Superficial Pouch is located…
Between the Pelvic Diaphragm and Superficial Fascia of the Perineum
“Superficial to the Perineal Membrane”
For the most part, Perineal Muscles are…
Skeletal Muscles
What structures are located in the Male Deep Pouch of the Urogenital Triangle?
- Deep Transverse Perineal Muscle
- External Urethral Sphincter (Muscle)
- Membranous Urethra
- Cowper’s Glands (Bulbo-urethral glands)
What is function of the Cowper’s Glands (Bulbo-urethral) and where are they located?
Lubricating glands of the MALE Urethra located in the Deep Pouch of the Urogenital Triangle
What structures are located in the Female Deep Pouch of the Urogenital Triangle?
- Deep Transverse Perineal Muscle
- External Urethral Sphincter (Muscle)
- Urethra
- Vagina
What structures are located in the Male Superficial Pouch of the Urogenital Triangle?
- Ischiocavernous and Bulbospongiosus Muscles (Erectile Muscle)
- Superficial Transverse Perineal Muscle
- Crura (Erectile Tissue)
- Bulb of the Penis (Erectile Tissue)
- Part of the Spongy Urethra
What structures are located in the Female Superficial Pouch of the Urogenital Triangle?
- Ischiocavernous and Bulbospongiosus Muscles (Erectile Muscle)
- Superficial Transverse Perineal Muscle
- Crura (Erectile Tissue)
- Bulb of the Clitoris (Erectile Tissue)
- Bartholin’s Glands (Greater Vestibular Glands)
What are Bartholin’s (Greater Vestibular) Glands?
Lubricating glands of the Vagina located in the Superficial Pouch of the Urogenital Triangle
What are the muscles located in the Deep Perineal Pouch and what nerve innervates them?
- External Urethral Sphincter (voluntary)
- Deep Transverse Perineal Muscle
INNERVATED by Pudendal Nerve
What is the function of the Deep Transverse Perineal Muscle?
Sort of like a crossbeam that steadies the central tendon by serving as a place for some Perineal muscles to anchor
What is the function of the External Urethral Sphincter?
Allows voluntary inhibition of the Urethra via contraction and helps support pelvic organs
Erectile Tissue is composed of what types of tissue?
- Corpus Cavernosum
2. Corpus Spongiosum
What is the Crus of the penis?
Part of the Corpus Cavernosum that are attached to the Ischipubic Ramus and Perineal Membrane and continue on the Distal Shaft of the Penis
What is the Anatomical Position of the Penis?
Erect Penis
Top of Erection is Dorsal
Bottom of Erection is Ventral
What type of erectile tissue makes up the bulb of the Penis?
Corpus Spongiosum
What parts of the Penis make up the root and where do they attach?
- Crus- Corpus Cavernosum tissue attached to the Ischiopubic Ramus and Perineal Membrane
- Bulb- Corpus Spongiosum
Attach to Perineal Membrane
What is the Glans of the Penis?
The head of the Penis composed of Corpus Spongiosum that has the Urethra running through it to the External Urethra Orifice
Describe the Ventral side of the Penis Shaft
Corpus Spongiosum surrounding surrounding the Urethra
Penis Shaft is composed of
- 2 Columns of Corpus Cavernosum on the Dorsal side
2. Corpus Spongiosum surrounding the Urethra on the Ventral side
What causes an erection?
Parasympathetic signals dilating vessels allowing the Corpus Cavernosum on Dorsal side of Penis to fill with blood
What is the Erectile tissue called in females?
Clitoris
What are the root attachments of the Clitoris?
- 2 Crus (legs)
2. 2 Bulbs of the Vestibule
What are the Crura (2 Crus) of the Clitoris composed of and where do they attach?
- Made of Corpus Cavernosum 2. Attach to Ischiopubic Ramus and Perineal Membrane