Organs and fascia of pelvic - Week 4

Question 1

What organs are protected by the pelvis?

Answer 1

Reproductive organs, bladder, rectum, pelvic colon

Question 2

What other structure also supports the organs of the pelvis and pelvic floor muscles?

Answer 2

Endopelvic fascia comprised of tendinous arch of levator ani (deep pelvic floor muscles) & tendinous arch of pelvic fascia

Question 3

Name the muscles of the levator ani (anterior to posterior)

Answer 3

Puborectalis, pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus, coccygeus

Question 4

Perineal body location and function

Answer 4

Connective tissue structure between vagina/testicles and the anus. Important anchor point, and point of attachment for muscle fibres from the pelvic floor and perineum.