Bony Pelvis (1) Flashcards
1
Q
Which bones does the pelvic girdle consist of? (3)
A
- Sacrum
- 2 x os coxae
2
Q
Each os coxae consist of
3 bones:
A
- Ilium
- Ischium
- Pubis
3
Q
What does the sacrum consist of?
A
Sacrum
* 5 fused sacral vertebrae
4
Q
Sacrum
What are the parts of the upside down triangle? (5)
A
- Base
- Apex
- Ventral surface (pelvic)
- Dorsal surface
- 2 lateral margins
5
Q
A
6
Q
What is the function of the base of the sacrum?
A
- Supports weight of
vertebral column
7
Q
Sacrum – Base
- Superior surface:
A
S1
Articular process - L5
8
Q
Sacrum – Base
- Anterior margin
prominent:
A
– sacral promontory
9
Q
- Wide wing-like ____ form
A
Ala
10
Q
Sacrum – Base
What is the pelvic brim called?
A
- Linea terminalis – pelvic
brim
11
Q
Sacrum
- Apex : (2)
A
- Projects downwards
- Joined to coccyx
12
Q
- Pelvic Surface
- Concave –
- Transverse ridges -
A
- Concave – smooth
- Transverse ridges - fusion
13
Q
- Pelvic Surface
- 4 anterior sacral _______
A
foramina
14
Q
What are the features the dorsal surface?
A
- Convex and roughened
15
Q
What are the crests associated with the sacrum? (3)
A
- Median sacral crest
- Medial sacral crest
- Lateral sacral crest
16
Q
Sacrum
- Median sacral crest:
A
- Fused spinous processes
17
Q
Sacrum
- Medial sacral crest:
A
- Fused articular processes – Indistinct ridge
18
Q
Sacrum
- Lateral sacral crest:
A
- Fused transverse processes
19
Q
- Sacral hiatus – projection =
A
= sacral horns
20
Q
- Posterior sacral _______
A
foramina
21
Q
What is the shape of the lateral surface of the sacrum?
A
- Ear-shaped structure
- Auricular facets/ surface
22
Q
Sacrum:
What joints are at the sacrum? (2)
A
- Sacro-iliac joints
- Behind facet – sacral
tuberosity
23
Q
What is the coccyx?
A
3-5 rudimentary segments
Remanent of embryonic tail