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Chapter 5: Perineum III
pg. 497- 506
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Anatomy
Graduate
10/26/2012

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Term
In women, the cervix can be visualized directly by opening the vaginal canal using what tool?
Definition
a speculum.
Term
In men, the size and texture of the prostate in the pelvic cavity can be assessed by digital palpation through the ____ aperture.
Definition
anal
Term
In the anatomical position,what 2 bony characteristics lie in the same vertical plan?
Definition
the anterior superior iliac spines and the anterior superior edge of the pubic symphysis
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The pelvic inlet faces ________________?

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Definition
anterosuperiorly.
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Identify the 8 illustrated bony structures [image]
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Identify the 3 illustrated structures [image]
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Identify the Boundaries, subdivisions, and palpable landmarks[image]
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What position is best for palpation of the following 3 bony features:

  • The pubic symphysis
  • ischial tuberosities,
  • and tip of the sacrum
Definition
This is best done with patients lying on their backs with their thighs flexed and abducted in the lithotomy position
Term
The ischial tuberosities are palpable on each side as large bony masses near the _______ _______between the thigh and gluteal region. They mark the lateral corners of the diamond-shaped perineum.
Definition
crease of skin (gluteal fold)
Term
Which structure is palpable in the midline posterior to the anal aperture and marks the most posterior limit of the perineum.
Definition
The tip of the coccyx
Term
  • The anterior limit of the perineum is the _____ ________.
  • In women, this is palpable in the midline deep to what perineal structure?
  • In men, the pubic symphysis is palpable immediately superior to where the ____ joins the lower abdominal wall.
Definition
  • pubic symphysis
  • mons pubis
  • penis

 

Term
The vulva is composed of what 3 structures:
Definition
  1. the clitoris,
  2. the vestibule,
  3. and skin folds 

 

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Identified the labeled structures[image]
Definition
  • Gentle lateral traction on the labia minora opens the vestibule and reveals a soft tissue mound on which the urethra opens.
  • The para-urethral (Skene's) glands, one on each side, open into the skin crease between the urethra and the labia minora
Term

 

  • Identify the labeled structures of the cervix and vagina
  • " erectile tissues

 

 

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Identify the labeled structures?

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Identify the labeled structures

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