Perineum Flashcards
Structures making up pelvic outlet
pubic symphysis
ischiopubic rami
ischial tuberosities
distal sacrum/coccyx
name triangular areas of perineum
Urogenital triangle
Anal triangle
of muscles contributing to pelvic diaphragm
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boundaries of the UG and anal triangle
UG triangle - pubic symphysis, ischiopubic rami, ischial tuberositites
Anal triangle - ischial tuberosities, coccyx
function of perineal membrane
foundation of erectile bodies of external genitalia
location of perineal membrane
UG triangle
what structure(s) perforate the perineal membrane in males and females
males –> urethra
Females –> vagina and urethra
location of perineal body
anterior to rectum
What structures make up the perineal body
bulbospongiosus
superficial/deep transverse perineal muscles
external anal sphincter
list compartments superficial to deep relative to perineal membrane
skin + fascia
superficial perineal pouch
perineal membrane
deep perineal pouch
Structures in male superficial perineal pouch
root of penis –> bulb and crura
superficial transverse perineal muscle
urethra (spongy)
muscles that cover erectile tissue in males
ischiocavernosus –> crura
bulbospongiosus –> bulb
location of superficial transverse perineal muscle in males
between ischial tuberosities and perineal bodies
structures (erectile tissues) part of the body of the penis
corpora cavernosa
corpus spongiosum
structures in deep perineal pouch in males
deep transverse perineal muscle
urethra (membranous)
external urethral sphincter
Bulbourethral gland