34 Pelvic Floor and Contents
STUDY AIMS
At the end of your study, you should be able to:
State the structures that form the pelvic floor
Describe the two main muscles that form the pelvic floor and their attachments
List the functions of the pelvic floor muscles
Describe the attachments of the peritoneum within the pelvis and the location of the vesico- and recto-uterine pouches in females and
rectovesical pouch in males
Understand the organization and function of the pelvic fascia
Describe the clinical problems that may arise with weaknesses of the pelvic floor muscles