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Osteology of the Pelvis and Gluteal Region Flashcards

1
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Central nonarticular portion of the acetabulum known as

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Acetabular fossa

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2
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Articular portion of the acetabulum known as

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Lunate surface

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3
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Body and wing of ilium separated externally by

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margin of the acetabulum

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4
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Body and wing of ilium separated internally by

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Arcuate line

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5
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External ilial lines in order from top to bottom

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Posterior
Anterior
Inferior

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6
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Muscle taking origin from posterior gluteal line

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Gluteus maximus

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7
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Muscle taking attachment between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines

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Gluteus minimus

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8
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Muscle taking attachment between the posterior and anterior gluteal lines

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Gluteus medius

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9
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Muscle taking partial origin between the inferior gluteal line and acetabulum

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Rectus femoris

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10
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Muscle located in the iliac fossa

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Iliacus

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11
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Ligaments attaching to the iliac tuberosity

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Sacroiliac ligaments

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12
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Structures attached to the external lip of the iliac crest

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Fascia lata

Tensor fasciae latae

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13
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Structures attached to the internal lip of the iliac crest

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Iliacus

Iliac fascia

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14
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Most inferior portion of the hip bone

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Ischium

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15
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Muscle attached to the internal portion of the ischium

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Obturator internus

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16
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Structures attached to the ischial spine

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Sacrospinalis ligament

Superior gemellus muscle

17
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Muscles attached above the oblique line of the ischial tuberosity

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Semimembranosus

18
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Muscles attached below the oblique line of the ischial tuberosity

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Long head of biceps femoris

Semitendinosus

19
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Structures attached to the triangular portion of the ischial tuberosty

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Sacrotuberous ligament

Adductor magnus

20
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Muscle attached to lateral edge of ischial tuberosty

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Quadratus femoris

21
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Muscle attached to the superomedial aspect of the ischial tuberosity

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Inferior gemellus

22
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Muscles taking origin from the external part of the ischial ramus

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Adductor magnus

Obturator externus

23
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Muscle taking partial origin from the internal surface of the ischial ramus

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Obturator internus

24
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Muscles attached to the body of the pubis

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Gracilis
Adductor longus
Adductor brevis

25
Q

Attachment site of the inguinal ligament

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Pubic tubercle

26
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Pecten pubis

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Feature of the medial portion of the superior pubic ramus lying lateral to the pubic tubercle

27
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Muscle taking origin from the pecten pubis

28
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Muscles taking origin from the inferior pubic ramus

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Gracilis
Adductor brevis
Adductor magnus
Obturator externus

29
Q

Primary ossification center of the ilium appears

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8th week in utero

30
Q

Pubis and ichium develep primary centers of ossification

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4-5 months (in utero)

31
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Pelvic ossification centers fuses at acetabulum at

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13-14 years

32
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Piriformis takes origin from

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First through fourth sacral segments

33
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Muscle taking partial origin from the superolateral portion of the sacrum

34
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The __________ surface of the sacrum articulates with the ___________

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Auricular

Ilium

35
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Structures attaching to the lower lateral surface of the sacrum

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Gluteus maximus
Sacrospinous ligament
Sacrotuberous ligament

36
Q

Muscle attached to the alae (wings) of the sacrum

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Psoas major

37
Q

Lateral borders of the coccyx serve as attachment sites for

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Gluteus maximus
Sacrospinous ligament
Sacrotuberous ligament

38
Q

Coccygeal vertebrae order of ossification site appearance

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First - 1-4 years
Second - 5-10 years
Third - 10-15 years
Fourth - 15-20 years

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