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  2. Deep perineal pouch - Wikipedia

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    The deep perineal pouch is bordered inferiorly by the perineal membrane, also known as the inferior fascia of the urogenital diaphragm. It is bordered superiorly by the superior fascia of the urogenital diaphragm. [1] The deep pouch is now described as the region between the perineal membrane and the pelvic diaphragm. [2]

  3. Urogenital diaphragm - Wikipedia

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    Older texts have asserted the existence of a urogenital diaphragm, also called the triangular ligament, which was described as a layer of the pelvis that separates the deep perineal sac from the upper pelvis, lying between the inferior fascia of the urogenital diaphragm (perineal membrane) and superior fascia of the urogenital diaphragm.

  4. Deep artery of the penis - Wikipedia

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    The deep artery of the penis one of the terminal branches of the internal pudendal artery. [citation needed] It arises from the internal pudendal artery posterior to the inferior edge of the symphysis pubis [1] while the internal pudendal artery is situated between the two fasciæ of the urogenital diaphragm (deep perineal pouch).

  5. Fascia of perineum - Wikipedia

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    The fascia of perineum (deep perineal fascia, superficial investing fascia of perineum or Gallaudet fascia) is the fascia which covers the muscles of the superficial perineal pouch. The muscles surrounded by the deep perineal fascia are the bulbospongiosus , ischiocavernosus , and superficial transverse perineal .

  6. Pelvic floor - Wikipedia

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    The pelvic floor or pelvic diaphragm is an anatomical location in the human body, [1] which has an important role in urinary and anal continence, sexual function and support of the pelvic organs. [2] The pelvic floor includes muscles, both skeletal and smooth, ligaments and fascia.

  7. Perineum - Wikipedia

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    The perineal body (or central tendon of perineum) is a pyramidal fibromuscular mass in the middle line of the perineum at the junction between the urogenital triangle and the anal triangle. In males, it is found between the bulb of the penis and the anus ; in females, it is found between the vagina and anus, and about 1.25 cm (0.49 in) in front ...

  8. Urethral sphincters - Wikipedia

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    The female or male external sphincter muscle of urethra (sphincter urethrae): located in the deep perineal pouch, at the bladder's distal inferior end in females, and inferior to the prostate (at the level of the membranous urethra) in males. It is a secondary sphincter to control the flow of urine through the urethra.

  9. Category:Perineum - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Perineum" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. ... Deep perineal pouch; Descending perineum syndrome; E. External anal ...