Question

Which would be included in the female perineum but not the urogenital triangle?

Answer 1

The female perineum would include the urethra and the external urethra sphincter.

Step-by-step explanation:

The perineum is the space between the anus and scrotum in males and in females its the space between the anus and the vulva. The female perineum is made up of or contains part of the urethra, external urethra sphincter and the vagina. While the urogenital triangle is the anterior or external part of the perineum. That is the outer part of the perineum which consists of the vagina and associated parts of the external female genitalia.

Answer 2

Answered below.

Step-by-step explanation:

The perineum is the region in the pelvis located between the medial surfaces of the thighs. It contains structures supporting the gastrointestinal and urogenital systems. It is involved in activities such as defecation, sexual intercourse, childbirth and urination.

The perineum is diamond-shaped. It is bounded anteriorly by the pubic symphisis, posteriorly by the coccyx, and laterally by the rami and sacrotuberous ligaments. The perineum is divided into two triangles by an imaginary line; the urogenital triangle and the ana1 triangle.

The female urogenital triangle components include; the urethra, the external urethral sphincter, the opening of the birth canal and the cl1toris.

The structures of the ana1 triangle are not included in the urogenital triangle and they include; The opening of the ana1 orifice, external ana1 sphincter and the ischioanal fossae.