— The anatomy of the pelvic floor is revaluated from a functional viewpoint. The normal topographic seat of pelvic viscera is guaranteed by two systems: the support system and the suspension system. The first is represented by muscle and aponeurotic structures of the pelvic floor. The second by ligaments dependent on the endopelvic fascia. Both systems act as a functional unit. Alteration in the anterior component of the suspension system, is one of the most important causes of cystourethrocele and stress incontinence in women.
