Pelvic Anatomy

Question 1

What are the sympathetic levels for the kidneys, gonads, upper ureter, and adrenal glands?

Answer 1

T10-T11

Question 2

After a certain point in hip flexion, the lower pole becomes engaged and causes the sacral base to ________.

Answer 2

Extend

Question 3

Parity, vaginal delivery, age, and increased BMI are all risk factors for ________.

Answer 3

Prolapse

Question 4

Weight bearing, weight transfer, point of attachment, and a vessel of protection are all functions of what?

Answer 4

The pelvis

Question 5

The ________ nerve provides innervation to the external genitalia, sphincters of the bladder and rectum, and pelvic floor muscles.

Answer 5

Pudendal

Question 6

One sexual dimorphism of the pelvis is that ________ have a shorter, wider sacrum that curves posteriorly.

Answer 6

Women

Question 7

This type of pelvis can be problematic with certain positions of fetal head engagement.

Answer 7

Anthropoid

Question 8

During hip flexion, which portion of the sacroiliac articulation allows for the sacral base to also flex?

Answer 8

Upper pole

Question 9

This type of pelvis is responsible for the most birthing difficulties.

Answer 9

Android

Question 10

The ________ pelvis contains the pelvic and lower abdominal organs.

Answer 10

Lesser or true

Question 11

Which muscles are responsible for keeping the urogenital hiatus closed?

Answer 11

Lavatory ani (iliococcygeus, pubococcygeus, puborectalis)

Question 12

This type of pelvis is ideal for birth.

Answer 12

Gynecoid

Question 13

Pelvic rotation aids in ambulation by ________.

Answer 13

Increasing leg reach

Question 14

This type of pelvis causes the head to engage later.

Answer 14

Platypelloid