Unit 3 - Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum: Divisions of the Pelvis and Perineum (Ex. III) Flashcards
1
Q
What separates the contents of the perineum from the true pelvis?
A
pelvic diaphragm
2 fascial layers
2
Q
false pelvis
A
ileum (coils) cecum and appendix sigmoid colon common and external iliac aa. and vv. L plexus branches
3
Q
true pelvis
A
distal ureters urinary bladder rectum F: vagina, uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries M: ductus deferens, seminal gland, and prostate internal iliac a. and v. and branches sacral plexus I hypogastric plexus
4
Q
deep pouch of perineum
A
sphincter urethrae and deep transverse perineal mm. membranous urethra vagina rectum bulbourethral gland ischioanal fossa internal pudendal a. and v. pudendal n. and branches
5
Q
superficial pouch of perineum
A
ischiocavernosus, bulbocavernosus, and superficial transverse perineal mm. penile urethra clitoris and penis internal pudendal a. and v. pudendal n. and branches
6
Q
subcutaneous perinal space of perineum
A
fat
7
Q
1st boundary containing pelvis
A
iliac crest –> pelvic diaphragm (levator ani w/ S and I fascia of pelvic diaphragm)
8
Q
2nd boundary containing perineum
A
pelvic diaphragm (levator ani w/ S and I fascia of pelvic diaphragm) –> skin
9
Q
boundary separating false pelvis and true pelvis
A
pelvic inlet
10
Q
boundary separating deep pouch and superficial pouches of perineum
A
perineal membrane
11
Q
boundary separating superficial pouch of perineum and subcutaneous perineal space of perineum
A
superficial perineal (Colles’) fascia
12
Q
bony landmarks
A
iliac alae
pelvic inlet/brim
