Perineum

Question 1

This structure is a shallow compartment bounded by the pelvic outlet and separated from the pelvic cavity by the fascia covering the inferior aspect of the pelvic diaphragm

Answer 1

Perineum

Question 2

This structure is formed by the levator ani and coccygeum muscles.

Answer 2

Perineum

Question 3

The urogenital triangle is “closed” by a thin sheet of tough, deep fascia called…

Answer 3

The perineal membrane.

Question 4

The perineal membrane is penetrated by these structures.

Answer 4

Urethra for males and females and the vagina in females.

Question 5

Is the anal triangle covered by any fascia?

Answer 5

No, it is “open”.

Question 6

The perineal body is the midpoint of the line joining he ischial tuberosities and marks the center of the perineum. It is also the site of convergence of three muscles, What are they?

Answer 6

Bulbospongiosis, external anal sphincter, superficial and deep transverse perineal muscles.