Which is not correct regarding the perineum?

A. It includes the urogenital triangle and the anal triangle.
B. It is circumscribed by the coccyx, ischial tuberosities, and pubic symphysis.
C. It contains the urethral orifice in males.
D. It contains the urethral and vaginal orifices in females.
E. It is a diamond-shaped area between the thighs.


Answer: C

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