Ch.8: Pelvic Girdle Flashcards
Each coxal (hip) consists of ______ bones
(#+ names)
3 bones:
- ilium
- ischium
- pubis
The two coxal bones are joined anteriorly by
The pubic symphysis
What type of cartilage is the pubic symphysis made up of
Fibrocartilage
The two coxal bones are joined posteriorly by
The sacrum forming the sacroiliac
Ilium
- the largest of the three hip bones
- forms the superior part of the hip bone
Iliac crest is also known as as the
Hip pointer
Greater sciatic notch houses the
Sciatic nerve
Gluteal lines of the ilium
Serve as the muscle attachments for the trunk, hip, and thigh
Ischium
Inferior and posterior part of the hip bone
What is the most prominate feature of the ischium
Ischial tuberosity
What is the ischial tuberosity
- most prominent feature of the ischium
- part that meets the chair when you are sitting
Pubis
Inferior and anterior part of the hip bone
Pelvic brim
- a line from the sacral promontory to the upper part of the pubic symphysis
False / greater pelvis location
- lies above the pelvis brim
False / greater pelvis contains
- contains no pelvic organs except the urinary bladder (when full), lower intestine in both sexes, ovaries and uterine tubes, and uterus during pregnancy
True/lesser pelvis location
- the boy pelvis inferior to the pelvic brim
- has a inlet, an outlet and a cavity
True/lesser pelvis contains
- Redfin, sex organs(vagina, cervix, and prostate)
Pelvic axis
A path of the baby during birth
Wider and shallower pelvis
Female
The sub pubic angle is greater than 100
Female
More space in the true pelvis
Female
Pubic bone is larger and heavier
Male