Perineum

Question 1

Patient is supine with both hip joints flexed and abducted and feet are in stirrups to hold them in a stable position

Used for examination of perineum and pelvic examination in the female

Answer 1

Lithotomy position

Question 2

Central tendon of the perineum

Answer 2

perineal body

Question 3

Perineum Boundaries

Answer 3

*ant: symphysis pubis
*post: coccyx
*lateral: ischiopubic rami, ischial tuberosities, & sacrotuberous ligament

Question 4

2 divisions of the perineum

Answer 4

(1) urogenital triangle
(2) anal triangle