10 Questions
Which structure separates the pelvic cavity from the perineum below?
Pelvic diaphragm
What is the Latin meaning of 'pelvis'?
Basin
Which part of the body is the pelvis continuous with?
Abdomen
What is the function of the pelvis in transmitting weight?
From femur to vertebral column
Which structure supports and protects abdominopelvic organs and the gravid uterus?
Pelvic girdle
What is the purpose of the passage in the pelvis for a full-term fetus?
Birth canal
Which part of the trunk do muscles and membranes attach to in the pelvis?
Pubic symphysis
What separates the pelvic inlet from the pelvic outlet?
Urogenital diaphragm
Which ligament closes the pelvic outlet along with the obturator internus muscle?
Sacrospinous ligament
Where do veins within the peritoneal cavity drain into?
Portal vein
Explore the boundaries of the perineum in males according to Netter's Anatomy, including the perineal body, pelvic structures, and clinical correlations. Learn about the structures such as the sigmoid colon, rectum, urinary bladder, prostate gland, and more.
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