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Pelvic and Perineal Osteology and Arthrology Flashcards

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Pelvis or Pelvic Cavity

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the region of the trunk inferoposterior to the Abdomen, between the Pelvic Brim and Pelvic Diaphragm.
The Pelvis is also the transition point between trunk and Lower Extremity

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Perineum

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area of the trunk between the Thighs and Buttocks, from the Coccyx to the Pubis, inferior to
the Pelvic Diaphragm

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Boney Pelvis

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includes the Paired Coxal Bones, The Sacrum and the Coccyx

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Pelvic Girdle

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describes the paired Coxal Bone, which are joined anteriorly at the Pubic Symphysis

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spondylolisthesis

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Abnormal anteriorly directed separation of the L5 vertebral segment from the Sacrum

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spondylolysis

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vertebral arch separates from the vertebral body

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superior pelvic aperture (pelvic inlet)

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exists at the Pelvic Brim, between the Greater and Lesser Pelves, and is formed by the Sacral Promentory,
Superior edge of the Sacral Ala, Arcuate Line of the Ilium, Pectin Pubis, posterior edge of the Pubic crest and
superior edge of the Pubic Symphysis

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inferior pelvic aperture (pelvic outlet)

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is bound by the inferior
edge of the Pubic Symphysis, Inferior Pubic and Ischial Rami, Ischial Tuberosities, Sacrotuberous Ls. and the
Coccyx. The Pelvic Canal is the passage between the two Apertures

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male pelvis

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thicker, heavier Pelves, a deeper greater Pelvis, narrower and
deeper lesser Pelvis, Android Pelvic Inlet, small Pelvic Outlet, narrow Pubic Arch, round Obturator Foramen
and large Acetabulum

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female pelvis

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thinner, lighter Pelves, a shallow greater Pelvis, wide and shallow lesser
Pelvis, Gynecoid Pelvic Inlet, large Pelvic Outlet, wide Pubic Arch, oval-shaped Obturator Foramen and small
Acetabulum

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android

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classically male

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gynecoid

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classically female

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anthropoid

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elongated anterior to posterior

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platypelloid

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elongated laterally

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pelvic diameters (conjugates)

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important measurements obstetrically to determine the capacity of a female to bear a child

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pelvic fractures or crush fractures

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always involve multiple fractures

superior ad inferior pubic rami are often broken on both side as a result of this kind of injury

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lumbosacral joint and intervertebral joint

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symphysis

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zygopophyseal joint

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planar synovial

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sacroiliac joint

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compound joint anteriorly between Auricular surface of the Sacrum and Articular surface of the Ilium: Planar Synovial; posteriorly between the Sacral and Ischial Tuberosities: Fibrous Syndesmosis

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male peritoneum

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covers the superior and lateral aspects of the Urinary Bladder and Rectum

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paravesical fossa (M)

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depressed areas lined with Peritoneum on

either side of the Urinary Bladder

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pararectal fossae (M)

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depressed areas lined with Peritoneum on either side of the Rectum

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rectovesical pouch (M)

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depressed area lined with Peritoneum between the Rectum and Urinary Bladder

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female peritoneum

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covers the superior and lateral aspects of the Urinary Bladder, Uterus, Uterine Tubes, Ovaries and Rectum

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paravesical fossae (F)

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depressed areas lined with Peritoneum on

either side of the Urinary Bladder

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broad ligament of the uterus

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double layer of Peritoneum (Mesentery), extends from the Lateral Pelvic Walls to the Uterus, enclosing the Uterus, Uterine Tubes, Round L. of the Uterus and Ligament of the Ovary,
described as having three parts, also includes the Suspensory L. of the Ovary

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mesometrium

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part of the Broad L. that supports the Uterus, also surrounds the Ligament of the Ovary and the Round L. of the Uterus

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mesosalpinx

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part of the Broad L. that supports the Uterine Tubes

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mesovarium

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part of the Broad L. that supports the Ovaries

30
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suspensory ligament of the ovary

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prolonged lateral

extension from the Ovary enclosing the Ovarian Vessels

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pararectal fossae (F)

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depressed areas lined with Peritoneum on either side of the Rectum

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vesicouterine pouch (F)

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depressed area lined with Peritoneum between the Urinary Bladder and the Uterus

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rectouterine pouch (F)

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cul-de-sac, of Douglas; depressed area lined with Peritoneum between the Uterus and the Rectum

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membranous pelvic fascia

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possesses parietal and visceral components

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obturator fascia

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lines the pelvic side of the Obturator Internus M., is continuous superiorly with Transversalis Fascia, forms the walls of the Pudendal Canal, forms the Tendinous Arch of the Levator Ani Ms.

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tendinous arch of the pelvic fascia (M)

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puboprostatic L
sacrogenital L
Restroprostatic L

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tendinous arch of the pelvic fascia (F)

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pubovesicle L
sacrogenital L
uterosacral L

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visceral pelvic fascia

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surrounds Pelvic Viscera, except where
the Pelvic viscera penetrates the Pelvic Diaphragm, where the Parietal and
Visceral layers come together to form the Tendinous Arch of Pelvic Fascia

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loose endopelvic Fascia

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fat filled potential spaces

40
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retropubic space

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Prevesical Space; between Pubis and Urinary Bladder, continuous posterolaterally with
the Paravesical Space

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paravesical space

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between Obturator Fascia and anterior part of the Hypogastric Sheath, separated from the Pelvirectal Space by the Hypogastric Sheath

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pelvirectal space

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surrounding the Rectum, separated into anterior and posterior parts by the Lateral Rectal L

43
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retrorectal space

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Presacral Space; between the Sacrum and the Rectum, continuous anterolaterally with the Pelvirectal Space

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condensed endopelvic fascia

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increased density of Collagen and Elastic Fibers, responsible for compartmentalizing the Loose Endopelvic
Fascia

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hypogastric sheath

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thick band of condensed fascia, serves as conduit for nerves and vessels going from the Lateral Pelvic Wall to Pelvic Viscera, including the Ureters and in the male the Ductus Deferens, is divided into anterior, middle and posterior Lamina

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lateral L of the bladder

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extension of the Hypogastric Sheath to the Urinary Bladder

47
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retovesical septum (M)

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between the rectum and urinary bladder

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transverse cervical L (F)

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extension of the hypogastric sheath to the cervix of the uterus

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lateral rectal L

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extension of the Hypogastric Sheath to the posterior aspect of the Rectum

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quadrangular space

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Pubic Symphysis (anteriorly), the Coccyx (posteriorly) and the two Ischial Tuberosities
(laterally
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iscioanal fossa

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around the wall of the Anal Canal, inferior to
the Pelvic Diaphragm, narrow superiorly, wide inferiorly, filled with fat and loose connective tissue that allows for expansion of the Anal
Canal during defecation

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pudendal canal

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space inside Obturator Fascia which transmits

the Internal Pudendal A., V. and Pudendal N.

53
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perineal membrane

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extends between the two sides of the

Pubic Arch, covers the anterior portion of the Inferior Pelvic Aperture

54
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superficial perineal fascia

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continuous with the Superficial Fascia of the Abdomen, made up of a Fatty and Membranous component

55
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fatty (superficial) superficial perineal fascia

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in the Female forms the fatty layers of the Labia Majora and the Mons Pubis, replaced by the Penis and Scrotum in the Male

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membranous (Deep) superficial perineal fascia

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forms the Dartos Fascia of the Penis and Scrotum

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deep perineal fascia

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in the Female exists primarily as Perineal Membrane, in the Male makes up the Deep Fascia of the Penis and
Perineal Membrane

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superficial perineal pouch (M)

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Bulb and Crura of the Penis, Superficial Perineal Muscles, Proximal Spongy Urethra, branches of the
Internal Pudendal A. and V., and of the Pudendal N.

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superficial perineal pouch (F)

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Crura of the Clitoris, Bulbs of the Vestibule, Superficial Perineal Muscles, Greater Vestibular Glands,
branches of the Internal Pudendal A. and V., and of the Pudendal N.

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deep perineal pouch (M)

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Membranous Urethra, Muscles of the Urogenital Diaphragm, Bulbourethral Glands

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deep perineal pouch (F)

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Muscles of the Urogenital

Diaphragm

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pelvic brim

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arcuate line and pectin pubis (linea terminalis)

sacral promontory and sacral ala

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linea terminalis

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arcuate line and petin pubis

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obturator groove

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transmits obturator n a and v

65
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pelvic canal

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passage between two pelvic apertures

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public symphysis joint

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sacrococcygeal joint

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greater sciatic foramen

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inferior border is sacrospinous L

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lesser sciatic foramen

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inferior boder is sacrotuberous L

superior boder is sacrospinous L

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urogenital triangle

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anterior half of quadrangular space

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anal triangle

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posterior half of quadrangular space

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