Author/Editor		Barbič, Matija; Kralj, Božo
Title		Anatomija medeničnega dna
Translated title		Anatomy of the pelvic floor
Type		članek
Source		In: Ščepanovič D, editor. Zbornik predavanj Urinska inkontinenca pri ženskah pod geslom promocija kontinence; 1997 jun 27-29; Dobrna. Ljubljana: Društvo fizioterapevtov Slovenije, Sekcija za varovanje zdravja žensk,
Publication year		1997
Volume		str. 1-7
Language		slo
Abstract		The pelvic floor is the structure consisting of the muscles and connective tissues closing the pelvic outlet. The most important component of the structure is the muscle levator ani through which the organs of the pelvis (urethra, vagina, rectum) traverse. The optimal function of the lower urinary tract (the urethra and the bladder) is ensured by the intact morphologic components of the lower urinary tract, and by the proper positon or stability of both structures, for which the activity of the pelvic floor is responsible. In women with the changed or insuficient pelvic floor function, urinary incontinence is a frequent consequence.
Descriptors		PELVIC FLOOR URINARY TRACT MUSCLE, SMOOTH CONNECTIVE TISSUE