Perineum- Ach Flashcards
What separates the perineum from the pelvic cavity?
The pelvic diaphragm (levator ani)
What line separates the urogenital triangle from the anal triangle?
Transverse line that connects the two ischial tuberosities
Outer fatty fascia is called…..
“superficial fatty layer” = continuous with campers fascia in the abdomen
Below camper’s fascia you find….
Scarpa’s fascia… this becomes Colles’ fasica in the peritoneum
Also called superficial perineal fascia
During childbirth, a bilateral pudendal nerve block may be performed to provide anesthesia to the perineum. What anatomical landmark is palpated in order to direct the physician to the correct placement of the anesthetic?
Ischial spine
Compression of what vessel helps to maintain erection?
Dorsal vein of the penis
Which of the following structures is NOT contained within the superficial perineal pouch?
Bartholin’s glands Bulb of the vestibule Corpora cavernosa Gallaudet’s fascia Sphincter urethrae
Sphincter urethrae
What fasica surrounds the muscle in the superficial perineal pouch?
Gallaudet’s Fascia
What muscles are contained with in the superficial perineal pouch?
Ishiocavernousus
Bulbospongious
Superficial transverse perineal msucle
What fasica covers the erectile bodies of the penis?
Buck’s fasica or deep fascia penis
What define the superficial perineal space/pouch?
Pouch is located between the membranous layer of the superficial perineal fascia (colle’s) and the perineal membrane
What defines the deep perineal pouch?
Above the perineal membrane
Which of the following structures does NOT contribute to the urogenital diaphragm?
A. Colles’ fascia B. Compressor urethrae C. Deep transverse perineal muscle D. Perineal membrane E. Sphincter urethrae
A. Colle’s fascia
What should you feel for to locate the puedendal nerve?
Ischial spine
