Intro Flashcards
What type of joint is the Sacroiliac Joint?
Diarthrodial Synovial
What type of joint is the Pubic Symphysis?
Secondary Cartilaginous
Greater Pelvis features in female?
Shorter and Wider
Greater pelvis features in male?
Taller and Narrower
Pelvic Inlet in Male is?
Heart Shaped and Narrow
Subpubic Angle in females is?
obtuse: greater than 90 degrees
Subpubic angle in males is?
acute: less than 90 degrees
Obturator Foramen in females is?
Round
Narrowest diameter of Pelvic Inlet?
13cm
Narrowest Diameter of Pelvic Outlet?
11cm
The anterior-inferior wall of pelvis is formed by?
Bodies and Rami of Pubic Bones and Pubic Symphysis
What muscle is present in posterior wall of pelvis?
Piriformis
Which nerve network lies on the muscle forming the posterior wall of the pelvis?
Sacral
What is the innervation of pelvic diaphragm/floor?
Pudendal Nerve S2-4
What is a cystocele?
Weakening of bladder into vagina
What is a rectocele?
weakening of rectum into vagina
What part of male urinary system is in pelvis?
Prostate and Bladder
What part of male repro system is in pelvis?
Seminal Gland
What part of female repro system is in pelvis?
Uterus
What structures can be palpated during digital rectal examination?
Prostate
Cervix
Branches of Right and Left Internal Iliac Artery distribute blood to most of pelvis and perineum but not
Testis, Ovary and Upper Rectum