Gross Anatomy (Pelvis)

Question 1

A basin shaped structure that serves as a meeting point for the trunk and the lower limb is known as

Answer 1

The pelvis

Question 2

The pelvis is divided into 2 anatomical regions, namely?

Answer 2

1. Pelvic spine
2. Pelvic girdle

Question 3

The pelvic girdle is also known as?

Answer 3

The hip bone

Question 4

The hip bone comprises 3 bones that fuse together .. the bones are?

Answer 4

1. Ilium
2. Ischium
3. Pubis

Question 5

The pelvic bones are held together by 2 main joints of the pelvis, namely?

Answer 5

1. Pubic symphisis (anteriorly)
2. Sacroiliac joint (posteriorly)

Question 6

The posterior portion of the pelvis below the lumbar spine, that comprises the sacrum and coccyx, is called?

Answer 6

The pelvic spine

Question 7

Android, gynaecoid, anthropoid, and platypelloid, are all types of ?

Answer 7

Pelvis

Question 8

The acetabulum is found in what surface of the pelvis?

Answer 8

The lateral surface

Question 9

A socket shaped articular surface that articulates with the femur head is called

Answer 9

The acetabulum

Question 10

The superior part of the acetabulum is bounded by which pelvic bone?

Answer 10

The ilium

Question 11

The posteroinferior part of the acetabulum is bounded by which pelvic bone?

Answer 11

The ischium

Question 12

The acetabulum and the obturator foramen are important landmarks of the pelvis..
True/false

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The ilium has 4 major protruding areas(spine) that are commonly used as reference landmarks, they are?

Answer 13

1. Anterior superior iliac spine
2. Anterior inferior iliac spine
3. Posterior superior iliac spine
4. Posterior inferior iliac spine

Question 14

The iliac tuberosity provides a point of attachment for ligaments and muscles of the back and lower limb..
True/False?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The latissimus, external oblique, internal oblique, tensor fascia latae, quadratus lumborum, are muscles which insert into what part of the pelvis?

Answer 15

The iliac crest

Question 16

The satorius originates from the?

Answer 16

Anterior superior iliac spine

Question 17

The rectus femoris Originates from the?

Answer 17

Anterior Inferior iliac spine

Question 18

The L-shaped bony part of the pelvis is called

Answer 18

The ischium

Question 19

The rough cylindrical branch-like part of the ischium is called

Answer 19

Ischial rami

Question 20

The inferior border of the obturator foramen is formed collectively by the

Answer 20

Ischial Rasmus and inferior pubic Rasmus

Question 21

The supraspinous ligaments attaches to what part of the pelvis

Answer 21

The ischial spine

Question 22

Immediately below the ischial spine is a small “C” shaped concavity known as?

Answer 22

The lesser sciatic notch

Question 23

The obturator internus, obturator externus, piriformis, coccygeus and levator Ani, are muscles that attach at what part of the pelvis?

Answer 23

The ischium

Question 24

A small “K”shaped part of the pelvis located medially and having 2 rami is called

Answer 24

Pubis

Question 25

The pubic crest is a sexually dimorphic area of the pelvis. This means?

Answer 25

Its shape differ between the male and female

Question 26

The lumbosacral joint, sacroiliac joint, sacrococcygeal joint, and pubic symphisis are joints in the?

Answer 26

Pelvis

Question 27

The pelvic diaphragm comprises 2 paired muscles, namely?

Answer 27

1. Levator Ani muscle 2. Coccygeus muscle

Question 28

The function of the pelvic diaphragm is to?

Answer 28

Support the pelvic organs and prevent them from prolapse

Question 29

The muscle that makes a U-turn around the anorectal junction to form the urogenital hiatus is?

Answer 29

The Puborectalis ( part of the levator Ani)

Question 30

The levator Ani originates from?

Answer 30

The body of pubic bones and ischial spine

Question 31

The levator Ani is innervated by?

Answer 31

S2 -S4 nerves

Question 32

The coccygeus originates from?

Answer 32

The ischial spine

Question 33

Where does The coccygeus inserts?

Answer 33

At the inferior end of sacrum, coccyx

Question 34

The female pelvis is larger and broader than the male pelvis, this is because?

Answer 34

It provides a comfortable environment for foetal development

Question 35

The contents of the true pelvis in females include?

Answer 35

1. Internal genitalia 2. External genitalia 3. Distal part of the urinary and digestive system e.g ureter, urethra, rectum, bladder

Question 36

The contents of the true pelvis in males include?

Answer 36

1. Internal genitalia 2. External genitalia 3. Distal part of the urinary and digestive system

Question 37

The internal genitalia in male comprises?

Answer 37

1. Testis 2. Epidydimis 3. Ductus deference 4. Seminal glands 5. Ejaculatory ducts 6. Prostate

Question 38

The internal genitalia in female comprises?

Answer 38

1. Ovaries 2. Vagina 3. Uterine tubes 4. Uterus

Question 39

The 4 main arteries in the pelvis are?

Answer 39

1. Paired internal iliac arteries 2. Paired gonadal arteries 3. Median sacral artery 4. Superior rectal artery

Question 40

The paired internal iliac arteries supply?

Answer 40

The pelvic viscera

Question 41

The paired gonadal arteries supply?

Answer 41

The internal genitalia

Question 42

The median sacral artery supply?

Answer 42

The sacrum and the coccyx

Question 43

The superior rectal artery supply?

Answer 43

The rectum

Question 44

The most important artery in the pelvis is?

Answer 44

The internal iliac artery

Question 45

The internal pudendal branch supplies?

Answer 45

The perineum

Question 46

Blood drains from the pelvis to?

Answer 46

The internal iliac vein

Question 47

The 4 major nervous structures found in the pelvis are?

Answer 47

1. Lumbosacral trunk 2. Sacral plexus 3. Coccygeal plexus 4. Autonomic pelvic nerves