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What anatomical structure forms the lateral boundary of the ischioanal fossa?
What anatomical structure forms the lateral boundary of the ischioanal fossa?
- External anal sphincter
- Obturator internus muscle (correct)
- Levator ani muscle
- Coccygeus muscle
Which anatomical structure defines the roof of the urogenital triangle?
Which anatomical structure defines the roof of the urogenital triangle?
- Ischiopubic ramus
- Sacrotuberous ligament
- Perineal membrane
- Pelvic floor musculature (correct)
A patient presents with urinary extravasation limited to the superficial perineal space following a straddle injury. Which fascial layer remains intact?
A patient presents with urinary extravasation limited to the superficial perineal space following a straddle injury. Which fascial layer remains intact?
- Colles' fascia
- Dartos fascia
- Scarpa's fascia (correct)
- Buck's fascia
Where do lymphatic vessels from the scrotum initially drain?
Where do lymphatic vessels from the scrotum initially drain?
Following a perineal injury, a male patient experiences difficulty with seminal emission during ejaculation. Which muscle is most likely affected?
Following a perineal injury, a male patient experiences difficulty with seminal emission during ejaculation. Which muscle is most likely affected?
What is the primary anatomical landmark used to locate the pudendal nerve for a nerve block?
What is the primary anatomical landmark used to locate the pudendal nerve for a nerve block?
Which structure passes through the deep perineal pouch in females which does not pass through the deep perineal pouch in males?
Which structure passes through the deep perineal pouch in females which does not pass through the deep perineal pouch in males?
Which of the following best describes the orientation of the anal triangle within the perineum?
Which of the following best describes the orientation of the anal triangle within the perineum?
A male patient is diagnosed with phimosis. What physical characteristic would you expect to observe during examination?
A male patient is diagnosed with phimosis. What physical characteristic would you expect to observe during examination?
A surgeon performs an episiotomy during childbirth and inadvertently severs a structure running along the inferoposterior vaginal wall. Which structure is most likely to be injured?
A surgeon performs an episiotomy during childbirth and inadvertently severs a structure running along the inferoposterior vaginal wall. Which structure is most likely to be injured?
Which muscle is correctly matched with its innervation?
Which muscle is correctly matched with its innervation?
During a surgical procedure in the deep perineal pouch of a male patient, which structure must be carefully preserved to maintain erectile function and sensation?
During a surgical procedure in the deep perineal pouch of a male patient, which structure must be carefully preserved to maintain erectile function and sensation?
What is the homologous structure to the scrotum in females?
What is the homologous structure to the scrotum in females?
Inability to ejaculate results from disruption to which structure in the deep perineal pouch?
Inability to ejaculate results from disruption to which structure in the deep perineal pouch?
What key role does the perineal membrane provide to structures found within the perineum?
What key role does the perineal membrane provide to structures found within the perineum?
What anatomical feature contributes to the diamond shape of the perineum?
What anatomical feature contributes to the diamond shape of the perineum?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the superficial perineal pouch?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the superficial perineal pouch?
If the membranous layer of the superficial fascia (Colles' fascia) is continuous with the membranous layer of the abdomen (Scarpa's fascia), what does this suggest about fluid accumulation?
If the membranous layer of the superficial fascia (Colles' fascia) is continuous with the membranous layer of the abdomen (Scarpa's fascia), what does this suggest about fluid accumulation?
A patient is undergoing a procedure where an incision provides the best protection against sphincter damage. Which incision type is it?
A patient is undergoing a procedure where an incision provides the best protection against sphincter damage. Which incision type is it?
What anatomical structure would you palpate to find the urogenital hiatus?
What anatomical structure would you palpate to find the urogenital hiatus?
Which scenario accurately describes the progression of lymph drainage from the glans penis and glans clitoris?
Which scenario accurately describes the progression of lymph drainage from the glans penis and glans clitoris?
Which structure plays a crucial role by supporting the canal and allowing it to distend during defecation?
Which structure plays a crucial role by supporting the canal and allowing it to distend during defecation?
Damage to the perineal body would affect which group of muscles?
Damage to the perineal body would affect which group of muscles?
When planning an episiotomy, a surgeon aims to avoid injury to the external anal sphincter whilst enlarging the vaginal orifice. The best type of incision would be:
When planning an episiotomy, a surgeon aims to avoid injury to the external anal sphincter whilst enlarging the vaginal orifice. The best type of incision would be:
In what scenario can fibrous adhesion significantly complicate the condition by producing an inflammatory exudate and oedema.
In what scenario can fibrous adhesion significantly complicate the condition by producing an inflammatory exudate and oedema.
How is the external urethral sphincter best described?
How is the external urethral sphincter best described?
Which of the following statements accurately differentiates between the superficial and deep fatty layers of the superficial perineal fascia in females?
Which of the following statements accurately differentiates between the superficial and deep fatty layers of the superficial perineal fascia in females?
What structure is found in the anal triangle?
What structure is found in the anal triangle?
A male patient has scrotal skin cancer. Which lymph nodes are most likely involved?
A male patient has scrotal skin cancer. Which lymph nodes are most likely involved?
Flashcards
Perineum
Perineum
Diamond-shaped region inferior to the pelvic floor.
Urogenital Hiatus
Urogenital Hiatus
U-shaped defect in the perineum.
Anal Triangle
Anal Triangle
Area facing posteroinferiorly with boundaries: sacrotuberous ligaments (lateral), horizontal line between the ischial tuberosities (anterior).
Ischioanal Fossae
Ischioanal Fossae
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Urogenital Triangle
Urogenital Triangle
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Perineal Membrane
Perineal Membrane
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Perineal Body
Perineal Body
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Deep Perineal Pouch
Deep Perineal Pouch
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Superficial Perineal Pouch
Superficial Perineal Pouch
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Fascia of Urogenital Triangle
Fascia of Urogenital Triangle
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Phimosis
Phimosis
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Paraphimosis
Paraphimosis
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Pudendal Nerve Block
Pudendal Nerve Block
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Episiotomy
Episiotomy
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Lymphatics from the perineum
Lymphatics from the perineum
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Study Notes
- Perineum, pouches, urethra, penis and vulva are key topics
- Renal and Genito-urinary information provided by Dr Sara Sulaiman
- The lecture aims to define perineum areas and layers.
- It will describe the deep perineal pouch in males and females.
- It aims to describe the perineal body and genitourinary structures in superficial pouches.
- The lecture will explain male & female urethrae, sphincters, and their functions.
- It will outline nerve, vascular, and lymphatic supply in the male/female perineum.
- It also covers episiotomy and pudendal nerve blocks anatomy/indications.
Perineum Overview
- It is a diamond-shaped area.
- It is inferior to the pelvic floor.
- Boundaries include the pelvic outlet, pelvic diaphragm & pelvic cavity
Perineum Regional Divisions
- The divisions are the urogenital triangle (horizontal orientation) and the anal triangle.
- The urogenital hiatus is U-shaped.
Anal Triangle
- Posteroinferiorly faces anatomical feature
- Borders defined by sacrotuberous ligaments, ischial tuberosities and pelvic diaphragm
- Contains the external anal sphincter
Ischioanal Fossae
- Spaces between the skin and pelvic diaphragm that are wedge-shaped.
- Walls comprise of the ischium, obturator internus, sacrotuberous ligament, external anal sphincter and levator ani
- Anterior recesses project into the urogenital triangle.
- It includes important vessels and nerves
Urogenital Triangle
- Comprises the anterior half of perineum, roots of external genitalia, urogenital system openings
- Borders are ischiopubic rami and levator ani
- A strong fibromuscular support platform of deep and superficial perineal pouches forms
Perineal Membrane
- A thick sheet that fills the urogenital triangle.
- Superior to the deep and inferior to the superficial perineal pouch.
Perineal Body
- III-defined fibromuscular node into which pelvic floor and perineum muscles attach
- Located between the anal and urogenital triangle
- Can be called 'The perineum'.
- it can be damaged during childbirth or trauma and may result in incontinence and prolapse
Deep Perineal Pouch
- It contributes to the pelvic floor and provides support
- It contains the urethra and vagina in females
- Consists of muscles, structures and nerves
Superficial Perineal Pouch
- Includes the erectile tissue and skeletal muscles for erectile structures
Fascia
- Superficial fascia of the urogenital triangle is continuous with that of the anterior abdominal wall.
- Fluids/materials from the pouch track out
- Two types: superficial fatty fascia and deep membranous fascia (Colle’s).
- Deep investing perineal fascia (Gallaudet) surrounds the penis and links to the deep fascia
Extravasation of Urine
- Rupture in the urethra leads to urine leakage into pelvic/perineal areas
- Extravasation is contained by fascial planes.
Superficial Features of Female Anatomy
- The vulva, clitoris, vestibular apparatus and glands that open into the vestibule are key
Superficial Features of Male Anatomy
- Consists of the scrotum and penis structures
Phimosis & Paraphimosis
- With phimosis, the foreskin cannot be retracted easily if at all
- Paraphimosis is when retracted foreskin cannot return, causing swelling
Pudendal Nerve
- Critical for the perineum.
- Episiotomies are surgical for the perineum & vaginal wall
- This is to decrease tearing during vaginal surgery/labor
Lymphatics
- The perineum drains initially to the internal iliac nodes
- Superficial tissue/skin of the scrotum/labia drains to the superficial inguinal nodes
- The testes drain to the lumbar nodes
- The glans penis and clitoris drain to the deep inguinal nodes
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