Pelvic floor anatomy and applied physiology.
نویسندگان
چکیده
Pelvic floor muscles have two major functions: they provide support or act as a floor for the abdominal viscera including the rectum; and they provide a constrictor or continence mechanism to the urethral, anal, and vaginal orifices (in females). This article discusses the relevance of pelvic floor to the anal opening and closure function, and discusses new findings with regards to the role of these muscles in the vaginal and urethra closure mechanisms.
منابع مشابه
Assessment of an educational program including formal lectures and practical sessions using simulators in anatomy of the pelvic floor in Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Background: A professional vision at education is necessary, because of the increasing development of technical education in the field of medical education. In the conventional methods, although mastering in the field and being up-to-date is necessary, today, the faculty member must be able to design and implement a group of learning experiences for the students in order to learn and to conduct...
متن کاملSurgical reconstruction of pelvic floor descent: anatomic and functional aspects.
INTRODUCTION The human pelvic floor is a complex structure and pelvic floor dysfunction is seen frequently in females. MATERIALS AND METHODS This review focuses on the surgical reconstruction of the pelvic floor employing recent findings on functional anatomy. A selective literature research was performed by the authors. RESULTS Pelvic floor activity is regulated by 3 main muscular forces t...
متن کاملPelvic floor muscle biofeedback in the treatment of urinary incontinence: a literature review.
Biofeedback is efficacious in the training of the pelvic floor musculature in order to enhance continence. This article reviews the anatomy and physiology of micturition as the underlying rationale for pelvic floor muscle biofeedback in the treatment of urinary incontinence. It critically reviews 28 studies published in peer reviewed journals from 1975 to 2005 that were prospective, randomized ...
متن کاملNeural control of the female urethral and anal rhabdosphincters and pelvic floor muscles.
The urethral rhabdosphincter and pelvic floor muscles are important in maintenance of urinary continence and in preventing descent of pelvic organs [i.e., pelvic organ prolapse (POP)]. Despite its clinical importance and complexity, a comprehensive review of neural control of the rhabdosphincter and pelvic floor muscles is lacking. The present review places historical and recent basic science f...
متن کاملPelvic Floor Muscles
33 Normal bowel continence is a complex process that involves the coordinated interaction between multiple different neuronal pathways and the pelvic and perineal musculature.1 The importance of the anatomic relationships of the pelvic floor in maintaining normal continence has been suggested since the 1950s.2 Yet the complex series of neural and behavioral-mediated interactions, combined with ...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
عنوان ژورنال:
- Gastroenterology clinics of North America
دوره 37 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008