Lecture 1 Images - Osteology of Pelvis

Question 1

Identifiy the features indicated by the letters A-D.

Answer 1

A. Acetabular fossa (articulation for head of femur)

B. Acetaular labrum (fibrocartilage rim around acetabulum)

C. Acetabular notch

D. Obturator foramen (passage for obturator nerves and vessels)

Question 2

Identify the features indicated by the letters A-D.

Answer 2

A. Superior pubic rami

B. Pubic tubercle

C. Inferior pubic rami

D. Ischial ramus

Question 3

Identify the features indicated by the letters A and B.

Answer 3

A. Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) (attachment point of inguinal ligament and proximal attachment of sartorius muscle)

B. Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) (proximal attachment of straight head of rectus femoris)

Question 4

Identify the features indicated by the letters A-F.

Answer 4

A. Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)

B. Posterior inferior iliac spine (PIIS)

C. Greater sciatic notch

D. Ischial spine

E. Lesser sciatic notch

F. Ischial tuberosity

Question 5

Identify the features indicated by the letters A-D.

Answer 5

A. Meidan sacral crest

B. Medial sacral crest

C. Lateral sacral crest

D. Sacral hiatus