Pelvis and Perineum — Flashcards

Flashcard 121: Which artery gives rise to helicine arteries of the penis?_____

Answer: Deep artery of the penis

Flashcard 122: The pudendal canal (Alcock's) is formed by _____ fascia.

Answer: Obturator fascia

Flashcard 123: Buck's fascia encloses _____ and _____ in males.

Answer: Corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum

Flashcard 124: Levator ani takes origin from _____ (anterior), _____ (lateral), and _____ (posterior).

Answer: Pubis, obturator fascia, ischial spine

Flashcard 125: The watershed line of Scheitel (pectinate line) lies _____ cm above the anal verge.

Answer: 1.5 cm

Flashcard 126: Which ligament separates the greater sciatic foramen from the lesser sciatic foramen?

Answer: Sacrospinous ligament

Extra: The sacrospinous ligament connects the ischial spine to the sacrum. It converts the greater sciatic notch into the greater sciatic foramen and separates it from the lesser sciatic foramen.

Flashcard 127: Waldeyer's fascia connects _____ to _____.

Answer: Rectum to sacrum

Flashcard 128: The deep perineal space contains _____ in males and _____ in females.

Answer: Membranous urethra; lower 1/3rd of vagina

Flashcard 129: The glans penis drains into the _____ lymph nodes whereas, the rest of the penis drains into the _____ lymph nodes.

Answer: deep inguinal; superficial

Flashcard 130: The round ligament receives its blood supply from the _____ artery.

Answer: Sampson's