Female Pelvic Anatomy: 4 Key Concepts
Channel: Georgeann Sack
Date: 2020-10-10

Curious to learn exactly what the pelvic floor is, and how it functions (or doesn't) to support the organs of your pelvis? This video presents a comprehensive overview of female pelvic anatomy in an easy to follow conceptual framework. 

If you suffer from pelvic floor disorders, this video will help you understand what has gone wrong to result in incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse. It was created as a companion to my book, Kegels Are Not Going to Fix This. Learn more here: https://pelvichealthbook.com/

Video and audio by Georgeann Sack

Image credits:
Original levator ani image from Alila Medical Media/Shutterstock. Adapted by Georgeann Sack.

Superficial pelvic muscles from Anatomy and Physiology by OpenStax.

Original bands of the levator ani image from “Anatomical Landmarks in the Small Pelvis,” presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society and International Urogynecological Association by Paul Riss and Wolfgang Umek. Adapted by Georgeann Sack.

Puborectalis image from Anorectal Anatomy and Physiology by La Torre F, Coletta D, Costanzo F, Iaquinandi F, and Velluti, F.

Fascia and ligaments images by Frank H. Netter, Atlas of Human Anatomy.

Original intrinsic stabilization system image by Brookbush Institute. Modified by Georgeann Sack.

Cover design of Kegels Are Not Going to Fix This by MiblArt.