Perineum Flashcards
pelvic cavity contains _
urinary, GI, and reproductive systems
pelvic cavity borders
superior: abdominal cavity
posterior: sacrum
anterior: pubis & pubic symphysis
perineum contains _
external genitalia and external openings of the GI and genitourinary systems
perineum extends from _
pubis to coccyx; between ischial tuberosities
perineum is supported by the _
bony pelvis
bony pelvis is composed of _
right and left hip bones, sacrum, coccyx
hip bone is formed by fusion of _
ilium, ischium, and pubis
anterior of bony pelvis
contains pubic symphysis, ischiopubic ramus, obturator foramen
posterior of bony pelvis
ischial tuberosity, ischiopubic ramus, ischial spine, greater sciatic notch, lesser sciatic notch
ligaments of bony pelvis
sacrotuberous and sacrospinous
sacrotuberous ligament
runs from sacrum to ischial tuberosity
sacrospinous ligament
runs from sacral to ischial spine
sacrospinous ligament separates _
greater and lesser sciatic foramen
greater sciatic foramen
connects pelvis and gluteal region
lesser sciatic foramen
connects gluteal region and perineum
urogenital triangle
contains urethra and external genitalia
urogenital triangle extends from
pubic symphysis to ischial tuberosity
anal triangle contains _
anal canal and anus
anal triangle extends from _
ischial tuberosity to coccyx
the obturator internus muscle contributes to _
the lateral boundary of the perineum
obturator internus originates _
from the inside of the obturator foramen
obturator internus attaches to _
peripheral femur
pelvic diaphragm contributes to _
superior boundary of perineum
pelvic diaphragm consists of _
levator ani and coccygeus muscles
levator ani is composed of _
iliococcygeus, puborectalis, and pubococcygeus
iliococcygeus muscle arises from _
tendinous arch