23 Questions
Which muscle is the major muscle in the anal triangle?
External anal sphincter
Which nerve provides innervation to structures in the pelvis and perineum?
Pudendal nerve
Which artery is considered the major artery of the pelvis and perineum?
Internal iliac artery
Which nerve originates from the coccygeal plexus?
Anoccygeal nerve
Which arteries supply the lower posterior abdominal wall and the gluteal region?
Posterior trunk branches
Which region does the external anal sphincter muscle primarily surround?
Anal canal
Which muscle is found in the deep perineal pouch for both genders?
Deep transverse perineal muscle
Which structure divides the perineum into two triangles?
Ischial tuberosities
Which system is NOT part of the pelvic contents mentioned in the text?
Circulatory system
Which muscle is NOT found in the deep perineal pouch?
Bulbospongiosus muscle
Which structure is NOT located within the urogenital triangle of the perineum?
Anus
What divides the perineum into an anterior urogenital triangle and a posterior anal triangle?
Imaginary line between two ischial tuberosities
Which vessels do veins from most pelvic viscera drain into?
Internal iliac vein
Where do lymphatics from the external genitalia drain into?
Inguinal nodes
Which arteries are associated with the nodes where lymph from the pelvic viscera initially drains into?
Internal iliac arteries
What muscle supports the pelvic organs in both men and women?
Pelvic diaphragm muscles
Where do lateral aortic or lumbar nodes eventually drain into?
Lumbar trunks
Which nerve is most likely to be injured in a penetrating injury to the perineal region causing numbness in the penis and difficulty urinating?
Pudendal nerve
The sacrospinous ligament functions to support the pelvic organs in both men and women.
True
The sacrotuberous ligament is located anteriorly to the sacrospinous ligament.
False
The pelvic diaphragm muscles primarily consist of the obturator internus and piriformis muscles.
False
The sacral promontory is part of the pelvic inlet also known as the pelvic major aperture.
True
The obturator internus muscle is not considered a part of the lateral pelvic wall muscles.
False
Explore the anatomy of the perineal pouch and deep perineal space, including the structures and muscles found in this area. Learn about the urinary and reproductive system contents located in the pelvic region.
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