Anatomy of the Perineum

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What structures are contained in the superficial perineal pouch in females?

  • Urethra, perineal membrane, neurovasculature of the clitoris
  • Vagina, uterus, cervix
  • Deep transverse perineal muscles, external urethral muscle, superficial transverse perineal muscles
  • Clitoris, bulbs of the vestibule, greater vestibular glands (correct)

Where do the arteries supplying the middle and inferior parts of the vagina derive from?

  • Ischiopubic rami
  • Deep perineal branches of the internal pudendal vessels
  • Vaginal and internal pudendal arteries (correct)
  • Uterine arteries

What is the FORNIX in relation to the vagina?

  • A narrow opening at the vaginal orifice
  • An annular recess between cervix and vagina (correct)
  • A deep muscular structure surrounding the vagina
  • A fold of mucous membrane within the vaginal orifice

What is the arterial supply for the superior part of the vagina?

<p>Uterine arteries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the vagina opens externally via the vaginal orifice?

<p>Anterior wall (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the deep perineal branches of the internal pudendal vessels?

<p>Supply neurovasculature to clitoris (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure fills the urogenital triangle and has a free posterior border anchored to the perineal body?

<p>Perineal membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows the passage of the urethra and vagina in the urogenital triangle?

<p>Perineal membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What region is immediately superior to the perineal membrane?

<p>Deep perineal pouch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the inferior boundary of the deep perineal pouch?

<p>Perineal membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a component of the deep perineal pouch in females?

<p>Obturator internus muscle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What compartment is bounded by the pelvic outlet and separated from the pelvic cavity by fascia?

<p>Perineal compartment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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