Perineal

(per-in-e'-al). Pertaining to the perineum. P. Aponeurosis. Same as P. Fascia. P. Artery. See Arteries, Table of. P. Body, the peculiar structure in the female, composed of skin, muscle, and fascia, and occupying the interval between the vagina and the rectum. P. Cystotomy, cystotomy performed through a perineal P. Fascia, the fascia of the pelvic outlet. P. Flexure, a sharp bend in the rectum immediately above the anus. P. Fo a, the ischio-rectal fo a, situated between the rectum and the perineal muscles. P. Hernia, a rare form of hernia perforating the perineum by the side of the rectum or between the rectum and the bladder or the vagina. P. Nerve. See Nerves , Table of. P. Region, the perineum. P. Section, incision through the perineum for the relief of urethral stricture, the removal of calculi from the bladder, or the relief of other morbid conditions. P. Spasm. See Vaginodynia. P. Strait, the inferior pelvic strait.