Lesson 10 Part 2

Question 1

How many fused distal segments of the vertebral spine is the sacrum

Answer 1

5

Question 2

Where is the sacrum located in the pelvis

Answer 2

Posterior midline border

Question 3

Describe the tilt of the sacrum

Answer 3

Posterior tilt

Question 4

Is the sacrum concave or convex

Answer 4

Anteriorly concave

Question 5

What does the sacrum support

Answer 5

Pelvic viscera

Question 6

Describe the weight transfer of the sacrum

Answer 6

Sacrum->hip bones -> legs

Question 7

What marks the posterior portion of the pelvic inlet/brim

Answer 7

Sacral promontory

Question 8

What is for sacral nerve passage in the sacrum

Answer 8

The anterior and posterior bilateral columns of the sacral foramina

Question 9

Fused spinous processes form the

Answer 9

Median crest

Question 10

What does the sacrum articulate with

Answer 10

5th lumbar vertebra superiorly, coccyx inferiorly and the os coxae laterally

Question 11

What makes the sacroiliac joint aka iliosacral joint or SI joint

Answer 11

Articular surface on lateral sacrum and the iliac bones

Question 12

The sacral promontory is ____ cm anterior to the bodys center of gravity

Answer 12

1 cm

Question 13

Coccyx is how many fused bones

Answer 13

3-5 rudimentary vertebrae

Question 14

Median sacral crest is the fused spinous process of the ____

Answer 14

Sacral vertebrae

Question 15

The lateral sacral crest is the fused transverse processes of the

Answer 15

Sacral vertebrae

Question 16

In US want to see _______________ i nthe sacroiliac joints

Answer 16

Clear space for articulation

Question 17

Coccyx is most ______ portion of the spine

Answer 17

Inferior

Question 18

Does the coccyx have processes or formina

Answer 18

No

Question 19

Does the coccyx offer support

Answer 19

No

Question 20

The coccyx provides

Answer 20

Attachment points for some of pelvic floor muecles

Question 21

parts of superior femur

Answer 21

Head, neck, greater trochanter and lesser trochanter

Question 22

Characteristics of female pelvis

Answer 22

Bones are lighter and thinner
False pelvis is shallow
Pelvic cavity is wide and shallow
Pelvic inlet round/oval
Pelvic outlet comparatively large 
Subpubic angle 
Coccyx more flexible, straighter 
Ischial tuberosities more everted

Question 23

Male pelvis characteristics

Answer 23

Bones heavier and thicker 
False pelvis is deep
Pelvic cavity is narrow and deep 
Pelvic inlet heart shaped + smaller 
Pelvic outlet comparatively small 
Subpubic angle more acute 
Coccyx less flexible, more curved 
Ischial tuberositiies longer, face more medially