Lesson 6A (Part 3) Flashcards
Where is the coccyx is located?
Most inferior portion of the spine
What makes up the coccyx?
3-5 fused rudimentary vertebrae with no processes or foramina
What is the function of the coccyx?
Provides attachment points for some pelvic floor muscles
What does the coccyx not do?
Does not offer support
What part of the femur is frequently broken?
The neck
Where is the greater trochanter located?
On the lateral aspect of the femur
- superior
Where is the lesser trochanter located?
On the medial aspect of the femur
- inferior
What are 8 characteristics of the female pelvis?
- Bones are lighter/thinner
- False pelvis is shallow
- Pelvic cavity is wide and shallow
- Pelvic inlet round/oval
- Pelvic outlet comparatively larger
- Subpubic angle is large
- Coccyx is more flexible, straighter
- Ischial tuberosities are more everted
What are 8 characteristics of the male pelvis?
- Bones are heavier, thicker
- False pelvis is deep
- Pelvic cavity is narrow and deep
- Pelvic inlet heart shaped and smaller
- Pelvic outlet comparatively small
- Subpubic angle is more acute
- Coccyx is less flexible and more curved
- Ischial tuberosities longer and face more medially
What is the inferior boundary of the pelvis major? (2)
- Pelvic brim
2. Linea terminalis
What articulates with the auricular surface of the ilium?
The sacrum
What bone articulates with the sacrum inferiorly?
The coccyx
A pelvis with an acute subpubic angle belongs to which gender?
Male
A pelvis with lighter and thinner bones belongs to which gender?
Females
A pelvis with a deep false pelvis belongs to which gender?
Males
