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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Female perineum

Deep perineal space.

Image #157-6

KEYWORDS: Perineum.

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Female perineum
Deep perineal space.
The perineal membrane (inferior fascia of the urogenital diaphragm) has been resected on the left side with the exception of a narrow margin of this layer (12) which remains anteriorly. The contents of the deep perineal space are thus exposed.
  1. Glans of clitoris
  2. Labium minus
  3. External urethral opening
  4. Ischiocavernosus muscle (visible through deep perineal fascia)
  5. Upper pointer: Vagina Lower pointer: Hymenal caruncle
  6. Deep perineal fascia
  7. Ischiorectal fossa
  8. Suspensory ligament of clitoris
  9. Body of clitoris
  10. Left pointer: Right crus of clitoris Right pointer: Septum of corpus cavernosum
  11. Left crus of clitoris
  12. Perineal membrane (marginal remnant)
  13. Inferior pubic ramus (covered by fibrous tissue)
  14. Sphincter muscle of urethra (within deep perineal space)
  15. Wall of vagina (cut across)
  16. Dorsal artery of clitoris
  17. Posterior labial branch perineal artery (cut off)
  18. Transverse perineal muscle profundus
  19. Central tendon of perineum
  20. Perineal raphe
  21. Anus