Urogenital hiatus | |
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Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | hiatus urogenitalis |
Anatomical terminology |
The urogenital hiatus is a large midline opening [1] in the anteromedial part of the pelvic floor (more precisely, the pubococcygeal muscle), [2] extending between the pubis (anteriorly), and rectum (posteriorly). Each levator ani muscle forms either lateral border of the hiatus. [1]
The hiatus acccomodates the apex of the prostate in males, [1] and gives passage to the urethra in both sexes, the vagina in females, the deep dorsal vein of clitoris (females) or penis (males), [2] and nerves of the penis in males. [1]
The urogenital hiatus has been linked to urinary stress incontinence. [3]
Urogenital hiatus | |
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Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | hiatus urogenitalis |
Anatomical terminology |
The urogenital hiatus is a large midline opening [1] in the anteromedial part of the pelvic floor (more precisely, the pubococcygeal muscle), [2] extending between the pubis (anteriorly), and rectum (posteriorly). Each levator ani muscle forms either lateral border of the hiatus. [1]
The hiatus acccomodates the apex of the prostate in males, [1] and gives passage to the urethra in both sexes, the vagina in females, the deep dorsal vein of clitoris (females) or penis (males), [2] and nerves of the penis in males. [1]
The urogenital hiatus has been linked to urinary stress incontinence. [3]