Pelvic Floor Anatomy and Imaging

The pelvic floor is a complex, three-dimensional mechanical apparatus, that consists of several components: the pelvic organs and endopelvic fascia, the ligament and perineal membrane, the levator ani muscles and superficial perineal muscles, the pelvic nerves. The support for the pelvic organs comes from connections to the bony pelvis and its attached muscles. Any damage to the structural and functional interactions of the pelvic floor elements can potentially cause multicompartmental dysfunction.
Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research