Perineum Flashcards
1
Q
Perineum
A
Region occupying pelvic outlet
2
Q
Boundries
A
- Symphysis pubis
- Inferior pubic ligament
- Ischeopubic rami
- Ischial tuberosities
- Sacrotuberous ligament
- Coccyx
3
Q
Divisions
A
Divided into 2 triangles by imaginary line passing between the 2 ischial tuberosities and lying just in front of anus:
1. Anal triangle
2. Urogenital triangle
4
Q
Anal triangle
A
- Posterior
- Contains anal canal lower part in middle and 2 ischiorectal fossae on sides
5
Q
Urogenital triangle
A
- Anterior
- Contains:
- External genital organs
- Superficial and deep perineal pouches
- Perineal membrane