Pelvic fascia

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Pelvic fascia
Coronal section of pelvis, showing arrangement of fasciæ. Viewed from behind.
Median sagittal section of pelvis, showing arrangement of fasciæ.
Latin	fascia pelvis
Gray's	subject #119 420
Dorlands/Elsevier	f_03/12355361

The fascia of the pelvis may be resolved into:

• (a) the fascial sheaths of
  • the Obturator internus (Fascia of the Obturator internus)
  • Piriformis (Fascia of the Piriformis)
  • pelvic diaphragm (Diaphragmatic part of the pelvic fascia)
• (b) the fascia associated with the pelvic viscera.

[edit] Additional images

The relations of the femoral and abdominal inguinal rings, seen from within the abdomen. Right side.

[edit] External links

• Dictionary at eMedicine Pelvic+fascia
• Human anatomy at Dartmouth part_6/chapter_37.html

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