Ischiorectal fossa

The video tutorial explores the ischiorectal fossa, a fat-filled space in the perineum. It covers the anatomy, structure, and contents of the ischiorectal fossae, including muscles, fascia, and neurovascular structures. The tutorial also discusses the clinical significance, highlighting potential abscess formation and infection spread. The fossae are prism-shaped spaces located bilaterally to the rectum and anus, containing adipose tissue and various nerves and vessels.

What structures are contained within the ischiorectal fossae?

Explain the clinical significance of the ischiorectal fossa in relation to infections.

What is the role of the levator ani muscle in the ischiorectal fossa?