Perineum Flashcards
Where Is it Located?
Inferior to Pelvic Floor Muscles
Divided Into:
Urogenital & Anal Triangles
What are the Boundaries?
Anterior: Pubic Symphysis
Posterior: Coccyx
Lateral: Ischial Tuberosity
Anal Triangle Contains:
Anal Opening, Anal Sphincter, Ischiorectal Fossa
Anus Parts and It’s Separation:
Rectum and Anal Margin
Pectinate Line
What is Found in the Urogenital Triangle? And what does it divide?
Perineal Membrane
Superficial and Deep Space/Pouch
What is in the Superficial Space?
Muscles: Ischicarvernosis, Bulbosponginosis, Transverse Perineal
Erectile Tissue and Glands: Crus of Clitoris or Penis, Bulb of Clitoris or Penis, Perineal Membrane, Vestibular Gland (only in females)
What is in the Deep Space?
Muscles: transverse perineal, urethral sphincter
Erectile Tissue and Glands: Cowper’s Gland