Innervation of Pelvic Organs Superior hypogastric plexus
Inferior hypogastric plexus
4. Describe the anatomical relationships between the peritoneal cavity, the visceral pelvic fascia, the pelvic diaphragm, the structures of the perineum, and the urogenital diaphragm.
Peritoneum
Visceral pelvic fascia
Infraperitoneal space contains pelvic fascia •continuous with transversalis fascia •parietal fascia on pelvic walls & muscles •visceral layer on viscera
9. Identify the rectum and anus and the anal sphincters and their innervation. Describe the anatomical basis for control of defecation.
Int. Iliac artery
Perineal artery, vein, nerve
Levator ani (cut) Coccygeus
Inf. Rectal artery, vein, nerve
Dorsal n. of penis
Middle rectal artery
Int. Pudendal artery Pudendal nerve
7. Identify the role of vasculature, nerves, and muscles in normal male and female sexual function. Male Ischiocavernosus
Bulbospongiosus
L37
L36
L39
Int. pudendal a.
Pudendal n.
7. Identify the role of vasculature, nerves, and muscles in normal male and female sexual function. Female
4. Describe the anatomical relationships between the peritoneal cavity, the visceral pelvic fascia, the pelvic diaphragm, the structures of the perineum, and the urogenital diaphragm. Revisited.
Urethra Bulb of vestibule
Sphincter urethrae
Vagina Perineal membrane Greater vestibular gland
Deep transverse perineal m.
Deep Perineal Space
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