Ischioanal fossa(Ischio-rectal fossa)

Ischioanal fossa is a paired wedge-shaped space located on each side of the

anal canal.
Each ischioanal fossa is separated from the other by Anococcygeal Body
Boundaries
Roof: Levator Ani muscle
Floor: Deep transverse perineal fascia
Medial wall: External Anal sphincters, Levator Ani muscle
Lateral wall: Ischial tuberosity, Obturator internus muscle, Obturator fascia
Apex: Intersection of Levator ani and Obturator internus muscle
Base: Anteriorly- posterior border of perineal body, Urogenital diaphragm
Posteriorly- Sacrotuberous ligament, gluteus maximus muscle
Contents
1. Ischioanal fat pad
2. Pudendal canal
3. Pudendal Nerve
4. Posterior scrotal nerve and vessels
5. Perineal branch of S4
6. Perforating Cutaneous Nerve
7. Lymphatic trunks