The purpose of this exhibit is:
1. To present a pictorial atlas of pelvic floor anatomy with 1.5 Tesla MR images.
2. To study the differences in pelvic floor anatomy between males and females.
3. To review the techniques used and common pitfalls encountered when imaging the pelvic floor.
 

1. A pictorial essay which illustrates in detail the normal pelvic floor anatomy in both males and females, valuable to both radiologists and clinicians.
2. A review of the differences in pelvic floor anatomy between males and females, important from an imaging and surgical standpoint.
3. Also discussed are the imaging techniques available and their applications.
4. Pitfalls encountered when imaging the pelvic floor are also presented.
 

The pelvic floor has been an anatomical region traditionally difficult to image. In this exhibit, we want to provide an in-depth view of the normal MRI anatomy of the pelvic floor, with special attention to the differences that exist between males and females.  The latter is of utmost importance for medical treatment and surgical planning of perineal disease.   We additionally provide a discussion of techniques and common pitfalls in pelvic floor imaging.