Worksheet 7 – The perineum and external genitalia Flashcards
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what 2 triangular areas is the pelvic outlet separated into?
urogenital triangle
anal triangle
where does the urogenital triangle run from
pubic symphysis to the r+l ischial tuberosities
where does the anal triangle run from
coccyx to the r+l ischial tuberosities
what does the anal triangle contain?
anal canal and ischioanal fossae
where does the rectum become the anal canal
ano-rectal junction
what is the embryological separation of the anal canal
upper 2/3
lower 1/3
arterial supply to upper anal canal?
superior rectal artery
arterial supply to lower anal canal?
inferior rectal artery
venous drainage of upper anal canal?
superior rectal vein
venous drainage of lower anal canal?
inferior rectal vein
nerve supply to upper anal canal?
visceral
nerve supply to lower anal canal?
somatic
what is the ring formed by the anal valves termed?
pectinate line
what line marks the boundary between the upper and lower anal canal?
pectinate line
which anal sphincter has smooth muscle?
internal
nerve supply to internal anal sphincter?
visceral - parasympathetic + sympathetic
nerve supply to the external anal sphincter?
somatic
what are haemorrhoids?
vascular cushions in the anal canal to help with maintenance of faecal continence
what divides the urogenital triangle into deep and superficial?
urogenital diphragm
what does the urogenital triangle stretch between?
left + right inferior ischiopubic rami
what is the urogenital triangle pierced by ?
both - urethra
female - vagina
what muscles are formed in the urogenital triangle?
external urethral sphincter
nerve supply to external urethral sphincter?
somatic - pudendal nerve S2-S4
4 Branches of pudenal nerve
inferior rectal
perineal nerve - posterior scrotal/labial nerve
dorsal nerve of penis/clitoris