Part III: Pelvis Pg 87-96 Flashcards
What forms the obturator foramen?
Ischial ramus forms inferior margin
Inferior pubic ramus forms anteromedial portion
concavity between ischial spine and ischial tuberosity
Lesser sciatic notch
concavity superior to ischial spine (adjacent to ilium)
Greater sciatic notch
large posteroinferior protuberance on ischial ramus
Ischial tuberosity
What forms the acetabulum?
- body of the ilium
- body of the ischium
- superior ramus of the pubis
What kind of joint is the pubic symphysis? What other joints are similar?
Fibrocartilaginous
- IVDs, xiphisternal, manubriosternal, sacrococcygeal
What forms the pubic arch?
inferior pubic rami and ischial rami from both sides
What about the pelvic girdle differs by gender?
Subpubic angle
Describe the pelvis is in anatomical position?
- ASIS and pubic symphysis are in same vertical plane
- Pelvic canal curves obliquely posterior relative to abdominal cavity
superior pelvic aperature open to abdominal cavity
Pelvic inlet
inferior pelvic aperature closed by muscular pelvic diaphragm
Pelvic outlet
The pelvic inlet is bounded by the pelvic brim which consists of:
- Sacral promontory and ala
- Ilial arcuate line
- Superior pubic ramus and pubic symphysis
The pelvic outlet is bounded by:
- Pubic arch
- Ischial tuberosities
- Sacrotuberous L
- Tip of coccyx
The Inferior (pelvic) portion of abdominal cavity, located superior to pelvic inlet and Bounded by anterior abdominal wall, iliac alae and L5 vertebra.
Greater Pelvis
- Also known as false pelvis and pelvis major
What pelvic viscera are found in the greater pelvis?
Ilium and sigmoid colon
The space between the pelvic inlet and pelvic outlet that is closed inferiorly by musculofascial pelvic diaphragm
Lesser Pelvis
- Also known as true pelvis and pelvis minor
What viscera are contained in the lesser pelvis?
urinary bladder, uterus, ovaries, rectum
Weight bearing compound joint between sacrum and ilium
Sacroiliac Joint
What kind of joint is found posteriorly between tuberosities of sacrum and iliac at SI joint?
Syndesmosis
What kind of joint is found anteriorly between auricular surfaces of sacrum and iliac at SI joint?
Synovial joint
thin anterior part of capsule around synovial joint (anterior) SI joint
Anterior Sacroiliac L
broad fibrous connections between tuberosities of SI joint
Interosseus Sacroiliac L
What Ligament is Primarily responsible for weight transfer at the SI joint
Interosseus Sacroiliac L
Ligament with thick, obliquely oriented fibers (superolaterally) that will draw the ilia inward (medially) with weight bearing?
Posterior Sacroiliac L
Helps to firmly lock together the irregular surfaces of sacroiliac joint
What ligament spans from lateral sacrum to ischial tuberosity?
Sacrotuberous L
What ligament spans from lateral sacrum to ischial spine?
Sacrospinous L
What is the combined function of the Sacrospinous L and Sacrotuberous L?
limit upward movement of inferior part of sacrum and resist sacral rotational movement during periods of sudden weight gain, i.e. landing a jump from a high vertical distance
What ligaments contribute to formation of Greater and Lesser Sciatic Foramen?
Sacrotuberous L and Sacrospinous L
What are the components of the lumbosacral joint?
Anteriorly, IVD between L5-S1
Posteriorly, zygapophyseal joints between articular processes
What ligaments span from L5 transverse processes to medial surface of ilial ala
Iliolumbar L
What ligaments strengthen the sacrococcygeal joint?
Anterior/posterior Sacrococcygeal L
Which gender typically has a thicker fibrocartilaginous disc in the pubic symphysis?
Females
Thickening of the pubic symphysis that spans pubic symphysis laterally to pubic tubercles
Superior pubic ligament
Thickening of the pubic symphysis that rounds the subpubic angle, forming the pubic arch
Inferior pubic ligament
The anterior pelvic wall is formed by:
bodies and rami of pubic bones and pubic symphysis
The lateral pelvic walls are formed by:
hip bones with Obturator Foramen
Obturator foramen is largely closed by:
Obturator Membrane
What attaches to internal surface of obturator membrane and ilium/ischium
Obturator internus muscle
From its attachment on the internal surface of the obturator membrane, what is the path of the obturator internus muscle?
Passes posteriorly from lesser pelvis through Lesser Sciatic Foramen and then turns sharply laterally to attach to Greater Trochanter of Femur
What innervates obturator internus muscle?
Nerve to obturator internus (L5-S2)
What is the action of obturator internus muscle?
laterally rotates thigh, holds head of femur in acetabulum
The tendinous Arch of Obturator Fascia is an attachment point for:
Levator Ani M
The posterior pelvic wall is formed by:
sacrum/coccyx, sacroiliac joints and associated ligaments
NOTE: Actually more like a roof in anatomical position
Where does the piriformis muscle attach?
- Attaches to 2nd-4th sacral segments and Sacrotuberous L
- Attaches to Greater Trochanter of Femur
From its attachment on the 2nd-4th sacral segments and Sacrotuberous L, what is the path of the piriformis muscle?
Exits lesser pelvis laterally through Greater Sciatic Foramen and attaches to Greater Trochanter of Femur
What nerves cross internal surface of the piriformis?
Nerves of Sacral Plexus
What innervates the piriformis muscle?
S1-S2 ventral rami
What is the action of the piriformis muscle?
laterally rotates and abducts thigh, holds femur head in acetabulum
The pelvic floor is formed by:
Pelvic Diaphragm which is a Funnel shape spanning between lateral walls, pubis and coccyx
The pelvic diaphragm consists of which muscles and their fascial coverings?
Levator Ani M and Coccygeus M
What separates the pelvic cavity (lesser cavity) from the perineum?
Pelvic diaphragm
What forms a muscular sling for supporting abdominopelvic viscera and resists increases in intra-abdominal pressure?
Levator Ani M
What innervates levator ani muscle?
S4 ventral rami and Inferior Rectal N (from Pudendal N)
What is the action of the levator ani muscle?
raise pelvic floor and compress abdominopelvic contents
- Important during forced expiration, coughing, sneezing, vomiting, urinating, defecating and lifting heavy objects
- Also plays a role in voluntary control of urination and defecation
Narrow medial part of Levator Ani M that forms U-shaped sling from R/L Pubic bodies to anorectal junction.
Puborectalis M
What muscle surrounds the urogenital hiatus and and creates the puborectal sling?
Puborectalis M (a part of levator Ani M)
What is the puborectal sling?
It forms the anorectal flexure at the anorectal junction which is important in maintaining fecal continence
Levator ani M is divided into three parts:
- puborectalis M
- pubococcygeus M
- Iliococcygeus M
What is the main intermediate par of Levator Ani M?
Pubococcygeus M
What muscle spans from pubis to coccyx?
Pubococcygeus M (the pain part of Levator ani M)
What muscle attaches, in part, to anterior part of tendinous arch of obturator fascia?
Pubococcygeus M
Posterolateral part of Levator Ani M; often thin and aponeurotic
Iliococcygeus M
What muscle spans from posterior part of tendinous arch to coccyx?
Iliococcygeus M (part of levator Ani M)
What muscle spans from ischial spine to inferior sacrum and coccyx and lies on pelvic surface of Sacrospinous L?
Coccygeus M