Pelvic Floor

Question 1

pelvic viscera found in true pelvis

Answer 1

1. bladder
2. rectum
3. pelvic genital organs
4. terminal urethra

Question 2

how many passage holes in females?

what are they?

Answer 2

1. urethra
2. vagina
3. anus

Question 3

how many passage holes in males?

what are they?

Answer 3

1. urethra

2. anus

Question 4

SUPPORT functions of pelvic floor muscles

Answer 4

1. supports organs that lie on pelvic floor muscles

2. support baby during pregnancy and birthing process

Question 5

SPHINCTER functions of pelvic floor muscles

Answer 5

1. tightens and relaxes to support organs

2. allow for conscious control of bowel and bladder

Question 6

SEXUAL functions of pelvic floor muscles in men vs women

Answer 6

men: erectile function and ejaculation
women: voluntary contractions for sexual sensation

Question 7

core muscles associated with the pelvic floor

Answer 7

1. TRA
2. multifidus
3. respiratory muscles

Question 8

other stabilizers of the pelvic floor

Answer 8

1. piriformis
2. obturator internus
3. adductors

Question 9

stability functions of pelvic floor muscles

Answer 9

1. provide stability to lower pelvis

2. make up walls of cavity

Question 10

4 functions of pelvic floor muscles

Answer 10

1. stability
2. support
3. sphincter
4. sexual