Perineal

Perineal

Perineal (pronunciation: /pɛrɪˈniːəl/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to the area of the body between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx. This region includes the genitals and the area around the anus.

Etymology

The term "perineal" is derived from the Latin word "perinaeum", which itself is a borrowing from the Greek word "περίναιον" (perínaion), meaning "space between".

Related Terms

• Perineum: The area of the body to which the term "perineal" refers. It is a diamond-shaped area in the pelvic region, including the genitals and the anus.
• Perineal body: A fibromuscular node in the perineum. It is located at the midpoint of the line between the anus and the scrotum or vulva.
• Perineal tear: A laceration of the skin and other soft tissue structures which, in women, separate the vagina from the anus. Perineal tears mainly occur in women as a result of vaginal childbirth.
• Perineal prostatectomy: A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the prostate gland through an incision made in the perineum.
• Perineal trauma: An injury that occurs in the perineal region. It can be due to a blunt force, penetrating injury, or obstetric injury.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Perineal
• Wikipedia's article - Perineal

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