H. Sacro-Iliac Joint Flashcards
What is the auricular surface of sacrum composed of?
true articular cartilage, a modification of hyaline cartilage
What is the articular surface of the ilium composed of?
articular cartilage, interspersed with fibrocartilage
Which gender has greater unevenness of the auricular surface of the sacro-iliac joint?
males
What does ankylosis mean?
a condition of fibrous adhesion occurs within the joint
What is the age and gender bias associated with ankylosis of the sacro-iliac joint?
age 50 and male bias particularly in African American males
What age and gender bias is associated with ossification of the anterior sacro-iliac lig?
age 40 and male bias
Which is the strongest of the sacro-iliac lig?
the interosseous sacro-iliac lig.
What passes between the layers of the interosseous sacro-iliac lig?
dorsal rami from the sacral spinal nerves
What lig. blends with the lateral border of the long posterior sacro-iliac lig?
the sacrotuberous lig.
What is formed by the continuation of the sacrotuberous lig. along the ischial ramus?
the falciform process
What seperates the greater sciatic and lesser sciatic foramina?
the sacrospinous lig.
