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Pelvic fascia
Coronal section of pelvis, showing arrangement of fasciæ. Viewed from behind.
Median sagittal section of pelvis, showing arrangement of fasciæ.
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Latinfascia pelvis
TA98A04.5.03.001
TA22430
FMA19725
Anatomical terminology
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The pelvic fasciae are the fascia of the pelvis and can be divided into:

  • (a) the fascial sheaths of
    • the obturator internus muscle (fascia of the obturator internus)
    • the piriformis muscle (fascia of the piriformis)
    • the pelvic floor
  • (b) fascia associated with the organs of the pelvis.

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Tendinous arch of pelvic fascia

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of the pelvic fascia. It is termed the tendinous arch or white line of the pelvic fascia, and marks the line of attachment of the special fascia (pars...

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Pelvic floor

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support of the pelvic organs. The pelvic floor includes muscles, both skeletal and smooth, ligaments and fascia. and separates between the pelvic cavity from...

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Transversalis fascia

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preperitoneal fascia. It is directly continuous with the iliac fascia, the internal spermatic fascia,[citation needed] and pelvic fascia. In the inguinal...

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Levator ani

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the obturator fascia. Posteriorly, this fascial origin corresponds, more or less closely, with the tendinous arch of the pelvic fascia, but in front,...

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Pelvic organ prolapse

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occurs when the pelvic floor collapses after gynecological cancer treatment, childbirth or heavy lifting. Injury incurred to fascia membranes and other...

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Hip bone

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the pelvic surface of the obturator membrane except in the posterior part, from the tendinous arch, and to a slight extent from the obturator fascia, which...

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Pelvic cavity

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The pelvic cavity is a body cavity that is bounded by the bones of the pelvis. Its oblique roof is the pelvic inlet (the superior opening of the pelvis)...

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Pelvis

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(sometimes also called pelvic region), together with its embedded skeleton (sometimes also called bony pelvis or pelvic skeleton). The pelvic region of the trunk...

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Perineal membrane

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base is fused with both the pelvic fascia and Colle's fascia. It is continuous with the deep layer of the superficial fascia behind the superficial transverse...

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Perineum

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Colles' fascia, a deeper, membranous layer deep perineal fascia and muscles: fascia and muscles of pelvic floor (levator ani, coccygeus) The region of the perineum...

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Vaginal support structures

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ligaments, tendons, membranes and fascia, of the pelvic floor that maintain the position of the vagina within the pelvic cavity and allow the normal functioning...

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Pelvic floor dysfunction

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be more likely to develop pelvic floor dysfunction. Additionally, people with congenitally weak connective tissue and fascia are at an increased risk for...

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Vulva

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layer of protection for this by the folds of the outer and inner labia. Pelvic floor muscles support the structures of the vulva. Other muscles of the...

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Presacral fascia

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presacral fascia lines the anterior aspect of the sacrum, enclosing the sacral vessels and nerves. It continues anteriorly as the pelvic parietal fascia, covering...

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Rectovaginal fascia

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Pubovesical ligament

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of the superior fascia of the pelvic diaphragm, that extends laterally from the prostate to the tendinous arch of the pelvic fascia and continues forward...

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Outline of human anatomy

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Linea semilunaris Inguinal canal Quadratus lumborum Abdominal fascia Pelvic fascia Pelvic diaphragm Levator ani Ischiococcygeus External anal sphincter...

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Sacral plexus

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on the back of the pelvis in front of the piriformis muscle and the pelvic fascia. In front of it are the internal iliac artery, internal iliac vein,...

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Uterine prolapse

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of pelvic floor muscles, various ligaments, pelvic fascia, and the vaginal wall. The levator ani muscle plays the most significant role in pelvic organ...

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Anal fascia

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The anal fascia is the inferior layer of the diaphragmatic part of the pelvic fascia, which covers both surfaces of the levatores ani. It is attached...

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Transvaginal mesh

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Meanwhile, vertical straps will be placed onto the fibrous thickenings of pelvic fascia anteriorly and posteriorly in order to reposition the bladder. Alternatively...

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Pfannenstiel incision

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rectus muscle fascia, going towards the head. This allows access to the lower midline of the anterior abdominal wall fascia. The fascia was cut vertically...

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Ischial spine

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Tensor fasciae latae muscle

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and from the deep surface of the fascia lata. It is inserted between the two layers of the iliotibial tract of the fascia lata about the junction of the...

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Deep fascia

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Deep fascia (or investing fascia) is a fascia, a layer of dense connective tissue that can surround individual muscles and groups of muscles to separate...

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Rectoprostatic fascia

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The rectoprostatic fascia (Denonvilliers' fascia) is a membranous partition at the lowest part of the rectovesical pouch. It separates the prostate and...

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Obturator fascia

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