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Pelvis and perineum
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Pelvic girdle and floor
The pelvic girdle connects the trunk and the lower limbs and provides support and stability to the human body.
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Bony pelvisComprehensive overview of the bony pelvis.
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Ligaments of the pelvisOverview of the main joints and ligaments of the pelvis
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Muscles of the pelvic floor and perineumOverview of the muscles that form the pelvic floor and perineum
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Female pelvis and reproductive organs
The female pelvis is larger and wider than the male pelvis and houses the rectum, bladder and female reproductive organs.
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Introduction to the female pelvic cavityAn overview of the anatomy and contents of the female pelvic cavity.
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Uterus, uterine tubes and ovariesStructure, relations and functions of the uterus, uterine tubes and ovaries.
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Cervix, vagina and vulvaAnatomy of the cervix, vagina and vulva
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Superior view of the female pelvisLigaments, vessels and organs as seen from a superior view.
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Fetus in uteroIntroduction to the fetus in utero.
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Male pelvis and reproductive organs
The male pelvis is narrower and taller than the female and houses mainly the rectum, bladder and reproductive organs.
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Introduction to the male pelvic cavityAn overview of the anatomy and contents of the male pelvic cavity.
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Testis and epididymisTestes and epididymides are involved in the production and storage of sperm.
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Scrotum and spermatic cordLearn about the contents, coverings and neurovascular supply of the scrotum and spermatic cord
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Urinary bladder and urethra
The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ responsible for collecting urine coming from the kidneys through the ureters and eliminating it via the urethra.
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Male urinary bladder and urethraAn overview of the anatomical features and relations of the male urinary bladder and urethra
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Female urinary bladder and urethraAnatomy and relations of the female urinary bladder and urethra.
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Perineum
The perineum is the part of the pelvis below the pelvic diaphragm and it contains the external genitalia and anus.
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PenisComponents and anatomy of the penis.
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Female perineumAn overview of the anatomy of the female perineum
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Neurovasculature of the female perineumA comprehensive overview of the nerves and vessels of the female perineum.
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Nerves, vessels and lymphatics of the pelvis
The pelvis receives blood supply and innervation from an extended network of arteries and nerves respectively.
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Sacral plexusA complex nerve plexus which supplies the pelvis and lower limb.
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Nerves of the male pelvisAn overview of the innervation of the male pelvis.
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Nerves of the female pelvisAn overview of the innervation of the female pelvis.
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Blood supply of the male pelvisArteries and veins of the male pelvis.
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Blood supply of the female pelvisArteries and veins of the female pelvis.
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Lymphatics of the urinary organsLymph nodes and vessels of the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra.
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Lymphatics of the male genitaliaLymph nodes and vessels of the male genitalia.
