L1: Female Pelvis Flashcards
Bony Pelvis is formed of ……
Position of False Pelvis
Boundaries of False Pelvis
Importance of False Pelvis
Site of True Pelvis
Parts of True Pelvis
- Pelvic inlet.
- Pelvic cavity.
- Pelvic outlet.
What are another names of Pelvis Inlet?
Pelvic Brim or Superior Striat
Plane of Pelvic Inlet
Imaginary line joining the following points:
Upper border of symphysis pubis.
Superior pubic ramus.
Iliopectineal eminence.
Iliopectineal line.
Sacroiliac joint.
Ala of sacrum.
Pubic tubercle.
Pubic crest.
Promontory of sacrum.
Other points on opposite side.
Axis of Pelvic Inlet
- Represented by imaginary line perpendicular to center of plane of pelvic inlet.
- If this line extends upwards, it will pass to umbilicus & if it extends downwards, it will pass to tip of coccyx.
Pelvic Inclination
- Def
- Plane of pelvic inlet makes angle of 40-60° (average 55) with horizontal line in standing position.
Pelvic Inclination
- Measurment
- Measured in X-ray by measuring angle () pelvic brim & anterior surface of Ls (normally = 135°).
Pelvic Inclination
- Importance
- The higher the pelvic inclination, the more favorable vaginal delivery.
Pelvic Inclination
- Diameters
All (except diagonal conjugate) are measured only radiologically.
Pelvic Brim Index
Diameters of Pelvic Inlet
Diameters of Pelvic Inlet
- AP
Diameters of Pelvic Inlet
Diameters of Pelvic Inlet
- Transverse
Diameters of Pelvic Inlet
- Other Diameters
Length of True Conjugate (Anatomical AP - Conjugata Vera)
11cm
Extent of True Conjugate (Anatomical AP - Conjugata Vera)
- Tip of sacral promontory
to
- Posterior part of upper border of symphysis pubis
Importance of True Conjugate (Anatomical AP - Conjugata Vera)
Divided by anatomical transverse diameter into:
- Anterior sagittal diameter of inlet (7 cm)
- Posterior sagittal diameter of inlet (4 cm)
Length of Obstetric Conjuate Diameter
10.5 cm
Extent of Obstetric Conjuate Diameter
- Tip of sacral promontory
to
- Most bulging point on posterior surface of symphysis pubis
Importance of Obstetric Conjuate Diameter
- Most important A-P diameter it is the shortest one through which fetus must pass)
Length of Diagonal Conjugate Diameter
12.5 cm
Extent of Diagonal Conjugate Diameter
- Tip of sacral promontory
to
- Lower border of symphysis pubis
Importance of Diagonal Conjugate Diameter
- Can be measured clinically & approximate length of true conjugate is calculated by subtracting 1.5 cm.
Length of Anatomical Transverse Diameter
13 cm
Extent of Anatomical Transverse Diameter
() 2 farthest points on iliopectineal line
Importance of Anatomical Transverse Diameter
Divides true conjugate into:
- Anterior sagittal diameter of inlet (7 cm)
- Posterior sagittal diameter of inlet (4 cm)
Length of Obstetric transverse Diameter
12 cm
Extent of Obstetric transverse Diameter
Bisects true conjugate diameter
Importance of Obstetric transverse Diameter
The available transverse diameter for head (the shortest)
Length of Oblique Diameters
12 cm
Extent of Oblique Diameters
- Sacroiliac joint on one side
to
- Iliopectineal eminence on the other side.
Importance of Oblique Diameters
Named (Rt or Lt) according to joint & Lt diameter is slightly shorter than Rt due to:
- More frequent use of Rt leg,
- Encroachment of sigmoid colon on Lt diameter.
Length of Sacrocotyloid Diameters
9-9.5 cm