Innervation of Pelvic Organs
Inferior hypogastric plexus
Superior 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.
Dorsal n. of penisInf. Rectal artery, vein, nerve
Perineal artery, vein, nerve
Int. Pudendal arteryPudendal nerve
Coccygeus
Levator ani (cut)
Int. Iliac artery
Middle rectal artery
7. Identify the role of vasculature, nerves, and muscles in normal male and female sexual function.
Male
L-39
L-36 L-37
Ischiocavernosus Bulbospongiosus
Pudendal n.Int. pudendal a.
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.
Deep Perineal Space
Urethra
Vagina
Sphincter urethrae
Perineal membrane
Deep transverse perineal m.
Bulb of vestibule
Greater vestibular gland
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