Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Perineum

Question 1

Name the bones of the pelvis

Answer 1

• The pelvic girdle consists of 4 bones:
o 2 innominate bones – one of each side
o The sacrum
o The coccyx

Question 2

What do the hips bones fuse to form anteriorly and posteriorly?

Answer 2

• The two hip bones joint together anteriorly at the pubic symphysis and posteriorly at the sacroiliac joint to form the pelvic girdle

Question 3

Label the Pelvis

Answer 3

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Question 4

What makes up the innominate bone?

Answer 4

o The ilium which is the largest
o The ischium
o The pubis

• They fuse together at the acetabulum (Y-shape, that articulates with the head of the femur)

Question 5

What level is a lumbar puncture performed?

Answer 5

L4