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Urogenital triangle Flashcards

1
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what forms the boundaries of the urogenital triangle

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imaginary line between the ischial tuberosities (base) and the apex of the triangle at the pubic symphysis

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the urogenital diaphragm is found in the urogenital triangle - what structures must pass through this in both sexes

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urethra

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scarpa’s fascia is called what as it passes into the labia/scrotum

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colles’ fascia

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colles’ fascia attaches where

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posterior border of the urogenital diaphragm at a small dense piece of connective tissue called the perineal body

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5
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what is the fatty fascia of the abdominal wall called

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camper’s

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what is campers fascia continuous with

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ischiorectal fossa and thigh

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in the scrotum, campers fascia is replaced with what

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dartos smooth muscle

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where is the urogenital diaphragm found

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fills the urogenital triangle - closes off the space between the pubic bones

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9
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what is the function of the urogenital diaphragm

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prevents structures passing out of the pelvic cavity (prolapse) and provides an area of attachment for structures of the superficial perineal pouch

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10
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how many layers is the urogenital diaphragm

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3 layers

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what is the superior (deep) layer of the urogenital diaphragm composed of

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fascia that blends with the perineal body and membrane

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12
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describe the middle layer of the urogenital diaphragm

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contains the voluntary sphincter that controls urination - sphincter urethrae, and deep transverse perineal muscles

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13
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the middle layer of the urogenital diaphragm is also described as containing an anatomical space called the

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deep perineal pouch

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14
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describe the inferior (superficial) layer of the urogenital diaphragm

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the perineal membrane

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structures that lie between the perineal membrane and the skin are described as being where

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in the superficial perineal pouch

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the deep perineal pouch lies where

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between the fascial layers of the urogenital diaphragm

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17
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what happens to the fascial layers of the urogenital diaphragm anteriorly

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fuse, leaving a small gap near pubic symphysis

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18
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anteriorly, the fascial layers of the urogenital diaphragm fuse leaving a small gap near pubic symphysis - what passes through this gap

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vessels to the clitoris and penis

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19
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what happens to the fascial layers of the urogenital diaphragm posteriorly

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layers fuse with the perineal body

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the fusing of the fasical layers of the urogenital diaphragm posteriorly with the perineal body helps to do what

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helps to connect the fascia of the urogenital diaphragm to the rest of the fascia in the pelvis and is involved in the transmission of stress across the pelvic floor

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posteriorly the fascial layers of the urogenital diaphragm fuse with what

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eachother, membranous superficial fascia and the perineal body

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22
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structures that need to pass from the pelvic cavity to the perineum must pass through the urogenital diaphragm and therefore the middle layer of the diaphragm the ___

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deep perineal pouch

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23
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what passes through the deep perineal pouch in both sexes

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urethra
branches of the internal pudendal artery and pudendal nerve

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24
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what passes through the deep perineal pouch only in males

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small bulbourethral glands that add fluid to the urethra
membranous urethra
penile arteries
dorsal nerves of penis

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25
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what passes through the deep perineal pouch only in females

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the vagina
dorsal nerves of clitoris

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26
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where do small glands associated with the vagina lie in the female

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in the superficial perineal pouch

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27
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what is found in the deep perineal pouch

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urethra
sphincter urethrae
deep transverse perineal muscles
internal pudendal vessels and branches
pudendal (perineal) nerve

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28
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where is the superficial perineal pouch

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between the perineal membrane and the skin

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29
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what is found in the superficial perineal pouch

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reproductive structures of the perineum in both sexes

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30
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what are the contents of the superficial perineal pouch

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small muscles, pieces of erectile tissue, nerves and vessels that supply them and the urethra

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31
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what is the erectile tissue found in the superficial perineal pouch

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crura
bulb of vestibule (female)
bulb of penis (male)

32
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what muscles are found in the superficial perineal pouch

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ischiocavernosus
bulbospongiosus
superficial transverse perineal

33
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what nerves supply ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus

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perineal branches of the pudendal nerve

34
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ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus are

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small skeletal muscles

35
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ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus lie over

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erectile tissues of the perineum in box sexes

36
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how do ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus help to maintain erection

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contract to impede venous return - retaining the blood inside the erectile tissue

37
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ischiocavernosus overlie

38
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bulbospongiosus overlies

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bulb of the penis in males and bulb of vestibule in females

39
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describe how bulbospongiosus differs between males and femlaes

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males: bulbospongiosus muscles meet in the midline and surround the bulb of the penis

females bulb of vestibule is in two parts one on either side of opening to vagina - over vestibule

40
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what muscles support the edge of the urogenital triangle in both sexes

A

the superficial transverse perineal muscles

41
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what is the equivalent of the superficial transverse perineal muscles in the deep pouch

A

deep transverse perineal muscles

42
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what structure sits at the posterior edge of the urogenital diaphragm

A

perineal body

43
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what does the perineal body provide attachment for

A

EAS
bulbospongiosus
superficial transverse perineal muscles

44
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erectile tissues are ____ in females

45
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what is the erectile tissue lying next to the ischiopubic rami

A

crura (Singular crus)

46
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in females the crura continue to form what

47
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in males the crura continue to form what

A

corpora cavernosa

48
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in males the bulb of the penis continues to form what

A

corpus spongiosum of the penis

49
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the corpus spongiosum will also form what

A

glans penis

50
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the bulb of the vestibule surrounds the

A

opening of the vagina

51
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the bulb of the vestibule continues to form what

A

glans of the clitoris

52
Q

what are the erectile tissues of the penis

A

2 corpus cavernosum
1 corpus spongisum

53
Q

the urethra lies within what

A

corpus spongiosum (spongy/penile urethra)

54
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what is the erectile tissue of the penis supported by

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surrounded by connective tissue that contains the vessels and nerves that supply the erectile tissue and skin

55
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what arteries supply the penis

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branches of the internal pudendal artery - scrotal artery and transverse perineal artery

deeper vessels to the bulb and erectile tissues are also branches of internal pudendal - deep artery of penis, dorsal artery of penis, artery of bulb

56
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what nerves supply the penis

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sensory branches of the pudendal nerve
erectile tissue is innervated by ANS

57
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describe the female urethra

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only a few cm long and passes from the trigone of the bladder through the deep perineal pouch and opens in the superficial perineal pouch

58
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why are females more prone to UTI

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straight muscular tube and short length and uncomplicated pathway

59
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how many parts does the male urethra have

60
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what are the 4 parts of the male urethra

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pre-prostatic
prostatic
membranous
penile (spongy)

61
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describe the pre-prostatic urethra

A

short between the trigone and the prostate gland

62
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describe the prostatic urethra

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passes through the prostate gland and is joined by the ejaculatory ducts

63
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describe the membranous urethra

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passes through the urogenital diaphragm

64
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describe the penile or spongy urethra

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passes through the corpus spongiosum to open at the glans of the penis

65
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what is the narrowest part of the male urethra

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membranous

66
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why is the membranous urethra the narrowest

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slightly compressed as it passes through the layers of the urogenital diaphragm

67
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when might the membranous part not be the narrowest

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usually is in healthy people but if prostatic enlargement then the prostatic part will be the narrowest

68
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branches of what nerve supply sensory innervation to the penis and scrotum

A

pudendal nerve branches

69
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the perineal branches of the pudendal nerve also contain what

A

motor fibres to the small muscles in the superficial perineal pouch

70
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what notch does the pudendal nerve pass through

A

greater and lesser sciatic notches

71
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describe the path of the pudendal nerve

A

passes through the greater sciatic notch, around the ischial spine and through the lesser sciatic notch

72
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what is the clitoris formed from

A

erectile tissue derived from the crura and the bulb of the vestibule

73
Q

the erectile tissue of the clitoris is also supplied by the

74
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the blood supply of the clitoris is from

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branches of the internal pudendal artery

75
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sensory nerve supply of the clitoris is from

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branches of the pudendal nerve

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