P And P Flashcards
1
Q
Sacral hiatus
A
Inverted U shaped opening formed by lack of fusion of the lamina of the 5th sacral vertebrae
2
Q
Sacral cornua
A
Inferior articular process of the 5th sacral vertebrae
3
Q
Spinal cord ends at
A
S2
4
Q
Point of obtaining cerebrospinal fluid
A
Sacral hiatus
5
Q
Painless delivery
A
Epidural anesthetic is injected through the sacral hiatus
6
Q
Dimensions of pelvic opening in female pelvis
A
A-P: 11cm
Transverse: 13cm
Oblique: 12cm