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Dissection of male pelvis from a lateral approach

General view of pelvic contents with hip bone removed

Image #169-6

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Dissection of male pelvis from a lateral approach
General view of pelvic contents with hip bone removed
The left coxal bone has been removed from the specimen. The pelvic peritoneum has been retained and the structures that lie external and below the peritoneum have been exposed in situ by removing pelvic fascia. A close-up view of the central part of the dissected area is shown in the following view.
  1. Obturator nerve
  2. External iliac artery and vein
  3. Ureter right (in background)
  4. Right pointer: Obturator artery Left pointer: External iliac lymph node
  5. Upper pointer: Iliopectineal arch Lower pointer: Remnant of iliopubic eminence (retained for orientation)
  6. Ductus deferens
  7. Upper pointer: Urinary bladder Lower pointer: Superior vesical artery
  8. Pubic symphysis
  9. Glans penis
  10. Iliac lymph node
  11. Band of iliopsoas fascia retained In situ
  12. Femoral nerve (cut off)
  13. Articular surface of sacrum
  14. Interosseous sacroiliac ligament
  15. Superior gluteal artery
  16. Inferior gluteal artery
  17. Internal pudendal artery
  18. Piriform muscle (cut across near origin)
  19. Sciatic nerve
  20. Pelvic ganglion (one of several)
  21. Pelvic plexus
  22. Rectum (covered by fascia)
  23. Coccyx (terminal segment)
  24. Levator ani muscle (cut across)
  25. External anal sphincter muscle
  26. Prostate
  27. Puboprostatic ligament
  28. Urogenital diaphragm (dissected nearly to midline)
  29. Spongy part of urethra (opened)