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Perineum
It is the lowermost part of the trunk that includes the structures that occupy the pelvic outlet. Boundaries: It is diamond shape space which has the following boundaries;
Perineal body
It is a tendinous mass that is present in the center of perineum just in front of anal orifice. The perineal body serves for attachment of 10 muscles including the urethral sphincter, anal sphincter and muscles that connected to the root of penis or clitoris.
Urogenital triangle
It is the anterior division of the perineum that contains the lowermost part of urethra, external genitalia and their root. The boundaries: Anterior; inferior pubic ligament. On each side; pubic arch. Posterior; an imaginary line that connects the 2 ischial tuberosities.
Urogenital triangle
Fascia of the urogenital triangle: No deep fascia. The superficial fascia is differentiated into superficial fatty layer and deep membranous layer.
Urogenital triangle
The urogenital triangle is divided by a transverse membrane (perineal membrane) into 2 pouches: 1. Superficial perineal pouch. 2. Deep perineal pouch.
Urogenital triangle
The superficial perineal pouch (space) is an open space that is continuous with the lower part of anterior abdominal wall while the deep perineal pouch (space) is a completely closed space. The perineal membrane that lies between the two pouches is pierced by the structures that descend from the deep to superficial perineal pouches.
Perineal membrane:
It is a strong triangular fibrous membrane attached to the pubic arch and separates the superficial from the deep perineal pouches.