Deep perineal space
Spatium profundum perinei
- Latin synonym: Saccus profundus perinei
- Synonym: Deep perineal pouch
- Related terms: Deep perineal pouch; Deep perineal space
Definition
The deep perineal pouch (also deep perineal space) is the anatomic space enclosed in part by the perineum, and located superior to the perineal membrane. It is bordered inferiorly by the perineal membrane, also known as the inferior fascia of the urogenital diaphragm.
The deep perineal pouch contains:
- Muscles
- Deep transverse perineal muscles
- External sphincter muscle of male urethra
- External sphincter muscle of female urethra
- Compressor urethrae muscle in the female is sometimes include
- Urethrovaginal sphincter in the female is sometimes included
- Other
- Membranous urethra in the male; proximal portion of urethra in the female
- Bulbourethral gland (male).
- The Bartholin gland, the female counterpart is in the superficial perineal pouch
- Vagina (female)
Source : wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_perineal_pouch
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