NEET PG Medical – 2016 – Question – 90
Waldeyer’s fascia connects ?
a) Rectum to sacrum
b) Rectum to uterus
c) Rectum to lateral wall of pelvis
d) Rectum to bladder
Correct Answer – A
Ans. is ‘a’ i.e., Rectum to sacrum [Ref Clinical Anatomy 2″d le p. 786]
Support of rectum include
1. Fascia of Waldeyer : It attaches the lower part of rectal ampulla to the sacrum. It is formed by condensation of pelvic fascia behind the rectum and encloses the superior rectal vessels and lymphatics.
2. Lateral ligaments of the rectum : It is formed by condensation of pelvic fascia and encloses middle rectal vessels, and branches of pelvic plexuses.
3. Rectovesical fascia of Denonvilliers : It extends from rectum (behind) to the prostate and seminal vesicle in front.
4. Pelvic peritoneum and related vascular pedicles. Perinea( body with its muscles.
