anatomy of bony pelvis

Question 1

spinal cord ends at

Answer 1

L2

Question 2

Dura ends ta

Answer 2

S2

Question 3

bony pelvis comprises of

Answer 3

2 innominate bones
Sacrum
Coccyx

Question 4

Innominate bones consists of

Answer 4

Ilium
Pubis
Ischium
(IPI down)

Question 5

ramus meaning

Answer 5

an arm or branch of bone

Question 6

part which you sit on

Answer 6

ischial tuberosity

Question 7

inguinal ligament attachaments

Answer 7

ASIS

pubic tubercle

Question 8

Ligaments that form the lesser and greater sciatic foramen

Answer 8

sacrotuberous
sacrospinous
(these relax during later pregnancy)

Question 9

pelvic inlet formed by

Answer 9

sacral promontory
ilium
superior pubic ramus
pubic symphysis

Question 10

functions of bony pelvis

Answer 10

support of upper body (sitting + standing)
transfer of weight from spine to femurs
Passage for childbirth

Question 11

what is different about female pelvis and ale pelvis

Answer 11

The AP and transverse diameters of the pelvic inlet and outlet are larger than the males
And the subpubic arch is larger
Female pelvic cavity is shallower

Question 12

what is longer the occipitalfrontal diameter or the biparietal diameter?

Answer 12

occipitalfrontal diameter

Question 13

foetus should enter pelvic cavity facing what direction

Answer 13

transverse (right or left)

Question 14

what does ‘station’ refer to?

Answer 14

position of head in relation to ischial spine
Negative number = superior
positive number = inferior

Question 15

Baby on leaving should rotate into what position?

Answer 15

Occipito-anterior (OA) position

+ extension of head on the neck

Question 16

after delivery of head what should happen?

Answer 16

further rotation so shoulders then rest of baby can be delivered