perineum
Between the exits
The perineum is the area of the body between the anus and the genitals—the scrotum in males, the vulva in females.
In anatomy and medicine, it refers to the muscular floor of the pelvis.
The perineum may tear during childbirth and is sometimes surgically cut (episiotomy) to facilitate delivery.
Perineal incision during labor
- tearingForcibly separating material
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- crowningInstalling as monarch
birth canal · pushing · midwife · doula · obstetrics · warm compress · postpartum · stitches
Nerve supplying pelvic floor
- ischial tuberosityPelvic bone bearing seated weight
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- pelvic floorMuscles supporting abdominal organs
- sacrumFused vertebrae above tailbone
Peripheral neural sensors
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
- pressureForce upon contact
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
discomfort · pain · soreness · irritation · inflammation · swelling · bruising · stimulation
Midsection muscular support capacity
- incontinenceInability to retain waste
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- postpartum recoveryPhysical healing following childbirth
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
pelvic tilt · muscle tone · strengthening · relaxation techniques · physical therapy · sitz bath · healing · scar tissue
episiotomy
Perineal incision during labor
- tearingForcibly separating material
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- deliveryConveyance of goods
crowning · birth canal · pushing · midwife · doula · obstetrics · warm compress · postpartum · stitches · healing
pudendal nerve
Nerve supplying pelvic floor
- ischial tuberosityPelvic bone bearing seated weight
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- pelvic floorMuscles supporting abdominal organs
nerve endings
Peripheral neural sensors
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
- pressureForce upon contact
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
tenderness · discomfort · pain · soreness · irritation · inflammation · swelling · bruising · stimulation · delicate
core stability
Midsection muscular support capacity
- incontinenceInability to retain waste
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- postpartum recoveryPhysical healing following childbirth
biofeedback · pelvic tilt · muscle tone · strengthening · relaxation techniques · physical therapy · sitz bath · healing · scar tissue
- childbirthcontractions, labor, pushing, dilation, birth
- reproductive anatomypenis, vagina, testes, testicles, ovaries
- Male Anatomypenis, testicle, testes, testicles, testis
- pelvic anatomybladder, uterus, ovaries, rectum, vagina
- erogenous zonesnipples, clitoris, lips, neck, inner thighs
- anorectal anatomyanal canal, anus, rectum, anal sphincter, anal glands