The Perineum

Question 1

The perineum is the region below what?

Answer 1

PELVIC CAVITY

Question 2

What is the floor of the perineum made up of?

Answer 2

SKIN

Question 3

What is the roof of the perineum made up of?

Answer 3

PELVIC DIAPHRAGM

Question 4

The pelvic diaphragm is made up of which 4 muscles?

Answer 4

2 LEVATOR ANI MUSCLES
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2 COCCYGEUS MUSCLES

Question 5

Name the 2 anterior attachment points for levator ani?

Answer 5

BACK OF PUBIS
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SPINE OF ISCHIUM

Question 6

Name the 3 posterior attachment points for levator ani?

Answer 6

ANOCOCCYGEAL LIGAMENT
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LOWER SACRUM
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COCCYX

Question 7

Name the 2 lateral attachment points for coccygeus?

Answer 7

PELVIC SURFACE OF ISCHIAL SPINE
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SACROSPINOUS LIGAMENT

Question 8

Name the 2 medial attachment points for coccygeus?

Answer 8

LATERAL MARGIN OF COCCYX
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S5

Question 9

Name the 2 actions of the pelvic diaphragm?

Answer 9

SUPPORTS PELVIC VISCERA
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HELPS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF BODILY FUNCTIONS.

Question 10

What can you do to prevent urinary incontinence?

Answer 10

KEGELS

Question 11

What does a pelvic diaphragm position a baby’s head for?

Answer 11

BIRTH