perineum

Examples of perineum in the following topics:

• Perineum

  • The perineum is the region between the genitals and the anus, including the perineal body and surrounding structures.
  • In human anatomy, the perineum is the surface region between the pubic symphysis and coccyx in both males and females, including the perineal body and surrounding structures.
  • The term perineum may refer to only the superficial structures in this region or be used to include both superficial and deep structures.
  • The perineum corresponds to the outlet of the pelvis.
  • The perineum includes two distinct regions separated by the pelvic diaphragm.

• Episiotomy

  • An episiotomy is a cut made to the perineum to allow a baby to be born without tearing the perineum.
  • The perineum is the short stretch of skin starting at the bottom of the vulva and extending to the anus.
  • The perineum in some women may tear during the birth of an infant; this is apparently natural.
  • Some physicians, however, may cut the perineum preemptively, on the grounds that tearing may be more harmful than a precise cut by a scalpel.
  • An episiotomy, also known as perineotomy, is a surgically planned incision on the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall during second stage of labor.

• Vulva

  • The labia majora meet again at the perineum, a flat area between the pudendal cleft and the anus.
  • This hair sometimes extends to the inner thighs and perineum, but the density, texture, color, and extent of pubic hair coverage vary considerably due to both individual variation and cultural practices of hair modification or removal.
  • The opening of the vagina is located at the bottom of the vulval vestibule toward the perineum.

• Scrotum

  • It is an extension of the perineum, and is located between the penis and anus.

• Posterior Muscles

  • Muscles of the posterior portion of the trunk include muscles of the back, suboccipital region, and perineum region.

• Male Sexual Response

  • As the testes continue to rise, a feeling of warmth may develop around them and the perineum.

• Levator Ani Injury and Urinary Stress Incontinence

  • The pain may also be felt in the low pelvis or perineum.

• Abdominopelvic Regions

  • The perineum (the area beneath the hypogastric region at the bottom of the pelvic cavity) is sometimes considered to be a tenth division in this system.

• Overview of the Spinal Cord

  • In addition, the cauda equina extends to sensory innervation of the perineum.

• Penis

  • It is located on the ventral aspect of the penis and runs from the meatus and across the scrotum to the perineum (area between scrotum and anus).