Pelvic Floor
It is caused by weak urethral sphincter or pelvic floor support.
What our notes say
- It is caused by weak urethral sphincter or pelvic floor support. (Year 4 Gynaecology CAT 2 (MBOG 4212): 8 October 2021)
- Ask patient to bear down — rectal prolapse or perineal descent indicates pelvic floor weakness (denervation) (CNS & Abdominal Exam: Clinical Techniques, History & Neurology)
- Lateral structures: broad ligament, ureters, ovaries, fallopian tubes, internal iliac vessels, pelvic floor muscles (levator ani). (Master First-Year Anatomy: Must-Know Essays & Key Concepts)
Practice questions on Pelvic Floor
Which of the following muscles is the largest and most important in the pelvic floor? ---
- Coccygeus
- Obturator internus
- Piriformis
- Levator ani
Answer: D.