Arteries and Nerves of Pelvis
Enumerate the branches of internal iliac artery. Internal iliac artery is the smaller of the two terminal branches of common Iliac artery. At the upper margin of greater sciatic notch it dividesRead More…
Ovary and Uterine Tube
What is the location of Ovaries? Ovaries are a pair of organs responsible for producing ovum (female gamete) and hormones. Ovary lies in the ovarian fossa on the lateral wall of the pelvisRead More…
Pelvis muscles and Pelvic Diaphragm
What are the boundaries of true pelvis? The boundaries of true pelvis are: Anteriorly: Pubic symphysis and pubic bones. Anterolateraly: Pelvic surface of ilium and ischium below arcuate line. Posterolateraly: Greater andRead More…
Prostate
Describe briefly the location, size and shape of prostate. Prostate is a pyramidal shaped fibromuscular and glandular organ. It is an accessory sex gland in males. It becomes functionally active at theRead More…
Urinary Bladder
Describe the location, shape and gross features of urinary bladder. Urinary bladder is a hollow muscular viscus that acts as a reservoir of urine. Location • In adults: Empty bladder lies inRead More…
Urogenital Triangle
What are the boundaries of Urogenital region? The urogenital region is a triangular area is the anterior part of the perineum. Its boundaries are Anteriorly: pubic symphysis. Posteriorly: imaginary line joining anterior ends of ischialRead More…
Ischio-rectal/Ischio-anal fossa
Where are ischiorectal fossae located ? Ischiorectal fossae are located in the lateral part of the anal triangle on either side of the anal canal. They are pyramida/wedge shaped , with apexRead More…
Anal Canal
What are the boundaries of Perineum? Perineum is the diamond-shaped lowest region of trunk below the pelvic diaphragm. The skeletal and ligamentous boundaries of perineum correspond to those of pelvic outlet. Anteriorly:Read More…
Pelvic viscera and Perineum-Important Questions
Important Questions on Pelvis and Perineum For the Answers, please click on the text highlighted in blue. Enumerate: structures forming boudaries of urogenital triangle contents of superficial perineal pouch. contents of deepRead More…