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A reconsideration of the ischiorectal fossa.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  923399     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The ischiorectal fossae of one fresh and 47 preserved cadaver specimens were dissected to elucidate its fascial boundaries, neurovascular relationships, spatial orientation, and possible functions. Based upon measurements of approximately half of the dissected specimens, a three-dimensional model of the ischiorectal fossa was developed to clarify visually its fascial relationships and orientation within the perineum. Seven fetal specimens were also dissected for comparative purposes. A distinct fascial septum, the lamina terminalis, connecting the medial and lateral walls of the fossa to form its anterior boundary, was consistently found as a dense fibrous component attaching inferiorly to the posterior aspect of the urogenital diaphragm. The functional significance of the ischiorectal fossa in supporting the urogenital diaphragm, in anal activities, and in sparing the compression of the neurovascular supply to the perineum is discussed.
Authors:
R P Hammer; M M Shrewsbury
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Diseases of the colon and rectum     Volume:  20     ISSN:  0012-3706     ISO Abbreviation:  Dis. Colon Rectum     Publication Date:    1977 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1978-01-27     Completed Date:  1978-01-27     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372764     Medline TA:  Dis Colon Rectum     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  681-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
Female
Humans
Male
Pelvis / anatomy & histology*,  innervation

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