Fig. 5.84 Structures in the urogenital triangle of a woman. A. Inferior view of the urogenital triangle of a woman with major features indicated. B. Inferior view of the vestibule. The labia minora have been pulled apart to open the vestibule. Also indicated are the glans clitoris, the clitoral hood, and the frenulum of the clitoris. C. Inferior view of the vestibule showing the urethral and vaginal orifices and the hymen. The labia minora have been pulled further apart than in Figure 5.84B. D. Inferior view of the vestibule with the left labium minus pulled to the side to show the regions of the vestibule into which the greater vestibular and para-urethral glands open.
E. View through the vaginal canal of the cervix. F. Inferior view of the urogenital triangle of a woman with the erectile tissues of the clitoris and vestibule and the greater vestibular glands indicated with overlays.
ABCDGlans clitorisGlans clitorisGlans clitorisFrenulumof clitorisVestibuleSkin overlyingbody of clitorisLabiumminusPosteriorcommissure(overliesperineal body)Labium minusLabium majusPrepuce (hood) of clitorisVaginal opening(introitus)Vaginal opening External urethral orificeExternal urethral orificeRemnants of hymenFourchetteArea of opening of the duct of the para-urethralglandArea of opening of the duct of the greater vestibular gland
EFSkin overlying body of clitorisCervixExternalcervical osPosteriorfornixAnteriorfornixGlans clitorisBody of clitoris (unattached parts of corpora cavernosa)Bulb of vestibuleGreater vestibular glandMons pubisCrus clitoris (attached part of corpus cavernosum)
Fig. 5.85 Structures in the urogenital triangle of a man. A. Inferior view. B. Ventral surface of the body of the penis.
C. Anterior view of the glans penis showing the urethral opening. D. Lateral view of the body of the penis and glans.
E. Inferior view of the urogenital triangle of a man with the erectile tissues of the penis indicated with overlays.
Position of perineal bodyABBody of penisVentral surface of body of penisGlans penisGlans penisTestisTestisIschial tuberosityFrenulumRapheEpididymis, vas deferens,vessels, nerves, and lymphatics
CDorsal surface ofbody of penisUrethral orificeNeck of glansGlans penisPrepuceCorona of glansPosition of perineal bodyEBody of penis (unattached parts of corpus spongiosum and corpora cavernosa)Bulb of penis (attached part of corpus spongiosum)Crus of penis (attached part of corpus cavernosum)Glans penis D
Fig. 5.86 Left testicular venogram demonstrating the pampiniform plexus of veins.
Fig. 5.87 Sagittal computed tomogram demonstrating a pelvic kidney.
eFig. 5.88 Digital subtraction aorto-iliac angiogram. A. Normal circulation pattern. B. Occluded left common iliac artery.
eFig. 5.89 Sagittal MRI of the pelvic cavity. A. Measurement of a fibroid before the uterine artery embolization. B. Measurement of a fibroid 6 months after the embolization. The size of the fibroid has decreased.
BA56.3 mm46.1 mm
Table 5.1 Muscles of the pelvic walls
Table 5.2 Muscles of the pelvic diaphragm
Table 5.3 Muscles within the deep perineal pouch