Bones of the pelvic girdle

Question 1

formed by two coxal bones/ ossa coxae, commonly called hip bone

Answer 1

PELVIC GIRDLE

Question 2

connects posteriorly with the sacrum at the sacrioliac joint

Answer 2

ILIUM

Question 3

is a large, flaring bone that form most of the hip bone

Answer 3

ILIUM

Question 4

sit-down bone, since it forms the most inferior part of the coxal bone

Answer 4

ISCHIUM

Question 5

a roughened area that receives body weight when you are sitting

Answer 5

ISCHIAL TUBEROSITY

Question 6

anatomical landmark, particularly pegnant since it narrows the outlet of the pelvis through which baby must pass during the birth process

Answer 6

ISCHIAL SPINE

Question 7

most anterior part of the coxal bone

Answer 7

PUBIS/PUBIC BONE

Question 8

an opening that allows blood vessels and nerve to pass into the anterior thigh

Answer 8

OBTURATOR FORAMEN

Question 9

cartilaginous joint where 2 pubic bone fuse

Answer 9

PUBIC SYMPHYSIS

Question 10

“vinegar cup”; receives the head of the thigh bone

Answer 10

ACETABULUM