The fornices of the vagina (sing. fornix of the vagina or fornix vaginae) are the superior portions of the vagina , extending into the recesses created by the vaginal portion of cervix. The word fornix is Latin for arch. The human vagina is an elastic, muscular canal that extends from the vulva to the cervix. The opening of the vagina lies in the urogenital triangle.
The urogenital triangle is the front triangle of the perineum and also consists of the urethral opening and associated parts of the external genitalia. The vaginal canal travels upwards and backwards, between the urethra at the front, and the.
When this happens, tissues or structures just behind the vaginal wall — in this case, the rectum — can bulge into the vagina. A perineorrhaphy is the term used for the operation that repairs the perineal body. A diagnosis of posterior vaginal prolapse generally occurs during a pelvic exam of your vagina and rectum.
During the pelvic exam your doctor is likely to ask you: To bear down as if having a bowel movement. Bearing down may cause the posterior vaginal prolapse to bulge, so your doctor can assess its size and location. What do I need to know about posterior vaginal repair?