12 Questions
What structures are contained in the superficial perineal pouch in females?
Clitoris, bulbs of the vestibule, greater vestibular glands
Where do the arteries supplying the middle and inferior parts of the vagina derive from?
Vaginal and internal pudendal arteries
What is the FORNIX in relation to the vagina?
An annular recess between cervix and vagina
What is the arterial supply for the superior part of the vagina?
Uterine arteries
Which part of the vagina opens externally via the vaginal orifice?
Anterior wall
What is the function of the deep perineal branches of the internal pudendal vessels?
Supply neurovasculature to clitoris
What structure fills the urogenital triangle and has a free posterior border anchored to the perineal body?
Perineal membrane
What allows the passage of the urethra and vagina in the urogenital triangle?
Perineal membrane
What region is immediately superior to the perineal membrane?
Deep perineal pouch
What is the inferior boundary of the deep perineal pouch?
Perineal membrane
What is NOT a component of the deep perineal pouch in females?
Obturator internus muscle
What compartment is bounded by the pelvic outlet and separated from the pelvic cavity by fascia?
Perineal compartment
Explore the anatomy of the perineum, a shallow compartment of the body bounded by the pelvic outlet and separated from the pelvic cavity. Learn about the divisions of the perineum and the structures found in the urogenital and anal triangles.
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