Non-reproductive features of Pelvis and Perineum - ANATOMY

Question 1

What does the pelvic girdle consist of?

Answer 1

Right and left hip bone and sacrum

Joined by

• Symphysis pubis
• Sacro-iliac joint

Question 2

Which three pieces form the right hip bone?

Answer 2

Ilium
Ischium
Pubis

Question 3

What is the false pelvis?

Answer 3

Region of pelvis from the crest to the pubic inlet

Question 4

What is the true pelvis?

Answer 4

From pubic inlet to sacrotuberous ligament

Question 5

What are the two ligaments in the pelvis?

Answer 5

Sacrospinous

Sacrotuberous

Question 6

Summarise the anatomy of the pelvic cavity

Answer 6

Mainly lined by muscles and nerves

Question 7

Which muscle lines the pelvic wall?

Answer 7

Obturator internus

Question 8

WHich other muscle is present in the wall?

Answer 8

Piriformis

Question 9

Where does the piriformis originate and end?

Answer 9

sacrum to greater trechanter

Question 10

What is the coocygeus muscle?

Answer 10

Joins spine and sacrum

Question 11

What might occur in pelvic floor weakness in females?

Answer 11

Prolapse of the uterus through the vaginal cavity

Question 12

What is the levator ani muscle formed of?

Answer 12

Iliococcygeus
Pubococcygeus
Puborectalis