Pelvic fascia
| Pelvic fascia | |
|---|---|
Median sagittal section of pelvis, showing arrangement of fasciæ. | |
Section of pelvis, showing arrangement of fasciæ. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | fascia pelvis |
| TA98 | A04.5.03.001 |
| TA2 | 2430 |
| FMA | 19725 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The pelvic fasciae are the fascia of the pelvis and can be divided into:
- (a) the fascial sheaths of
- the obturator internus muscles (fascia of the obturator internus)
- the piriformis muscles (fascia of the piriformis)
- the pelvic floor
- (b) fascia associated with the organs of the pelvis.