Pelvic and Perineal Osteology and Arthrology

Question 1

Pelvis or Pelvic Cavity

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Perineum

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Boney Pelvis

Answer 3

includes the Paired Coxal Bones, The Sacrum and the Coccyx

Question 4

Pelvic Girdle

Answer 4

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

Question 5

spondylolisthesis

Answer 5

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

Question 6

spondylolysis

Answer 6

vertebral arch separates from the vertebral body

Question 7

superior pelvic aperture (pelvic inlet)

Answer 7

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

Question 8

inferior pelvic aperture (pelvic outlet)

Answer 8

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

Question 9

male pelvis

Answer 9

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

Question 10

female pelvis

Answer 10

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

Question 11

android

Answer 11

classically male

Question 12

gynecoid

Answer 12

classically female

Question 13

anthropoid

Answer 13

elongated anterior to posterior

Question 14

platypelloid

Answer 14

elongated laterally

Question 15

pelvic diameters (conjugates)

Answer 15

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

Question 16

pelvic fractures or crush fractures

Answer 16

always involve multiple fractures

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

Question 17

lumbosacral joint and intervertebral joint

Answer 17

symphysis

Question 18

zygopophyseal joint

Answer 18

planar synovial

Question 19

sacroiliac joint

Answer 19

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

Question 20

male peritoneum

Answer 20

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

Question 21

paravesical fossa (M)

Answer 21

depressed areas lined with Peritoneum on

either side of the Urinary Bladder

Question 22

pararectal fossae (M)

Answer 22

depressed areas lined with Peritoneum on either side of the Rectum

Question 23

rectovesical pouch (M)

Answer 23

depressed area lined with Peritoneum between the Rectum and Urinary Bladder

Question 24

female peritoneum

Answer 24

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

Question 25

paravesical fossae (F)

Answer 25

depressed areas lined with Peritoneum on | either side of the Urinary Bladder

Question 26

broad ligament of the uterus

Answer 26

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

Question 27

mesometrium

Answer 27

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

Question 28

mesosalpinx

Answer 28

part of the Broad L. that supports the Uterine Tubes

Question 29

mesovarium

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part of the Broad L. that supports the Ovaries

Question 30

suspensory ligament of the ovary

Answer 30

prolonged lateral | extension from the Ovary enclosing the Ovarian Vessels

Question 31

pararectal fossae (F)

Answer 31

depressed areas lined with Peritoneum on either side of the Rectum

Question 32

vesicouterine pouch (F)

Answer 32

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

Question 33

rectouterine pouch (F)

Answer 33

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

Question 34

membranous pelvic fascia

Answer 34

possesses parietal and visceral components

Question 35

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.

Question 36

tendinous arch of the pelvic fascia (M)

Answer 36

puboprostatic L sacrogenital L Restroprostatic L

Question 37

tendinous arch of the pelvic fascia (F)

Answer 37

pubovesicle L sacrogenital L uterosacral L

Question 38

visceral pelvic fascia

Answer 38

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

Question 39

loose endopelvic Fascia

Answer 39

fat filled potential spaces

Question 40

retropubic space

Answer 40

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

Question 41

paravesical space

Answer 41

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

Question 42

pelvirectal space

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

Question 43

retrorectal space

Answer 43

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

Question 44

condensed endopelvic fascia

Answer 44

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

Question 45

hypogastric sheath

Answer 45

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

Question 46

lateral L of the bladder

Answer 46

extension of the Hypogastric Sheath to the Urinary Bladder

Question 47

retovesical septum (M)

Answer 47

between the rectum and urinary bladder

Question 48

transverse cervical L (F)

Answer 48

extension of the hypogastric sheath to the cervix of the uterus

Question 49

lateral rectal L

Answer 49

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

Question 50

quadrangular space

Answer 50

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

Question 51

iscioanal fossa

Answer 51

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

Question 52

pudendal canal

Answer 52

space inside Obturator Fascia which transmits | the Internal Pudendal A., V. and Pudendal N.

Question 53

perineal membrane

Answer 53

extends between the two sides of the | Pubic Arch, covers the anterior portion of the Inferior Pelvic Aperture

Question 54

superficial perineal fascia

Answer 54

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

Question 55

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

Question 56

membranous (Deep) superficial perineal fascia

Answer 56

forms the Dartos Fascia of the Penis and Scrotum

Question 57

deep perineal fascia

Answer 57

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

Question 58

superficial perineal pouch (M)

Answer 58

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.

Question 59

superficial perineal pouch (F)

Answer 59

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.

Question 60

deep perineal pouch (M)

Answer 60

Membranous Urethra, Muscles of the Urogenital Diaphragm, Bulbourethral Glands

Question 61

deep perineal pouch (F)

Answer 61

Muscles of the Urogenital | Diaphragm

Question 62

pelvic brim

Answer 62

arcuate line and pectin pubis (linea terminalis) | sacral promontory and sacral ala

Question 63

linea terminalis

Answer 63

arcuate line and petin pubis

Question 64

obturator groove

Answer 64

transmits obturator n a and v

Question 65

pelvic canal

Answer 65

passage between two pelvic apertures

Question 66

public symphysis joint

Answer 66

symphysis

Question 67

sacrococcygeal joint

Answer 67

symphysis

Question 68

greater sciatic foramen

Answer 68

inferior border is sacrospinous L

Question 69

lesser sciatic foramen

Answer 69

inferior boder is sacrotuberous L | superior boder is sacrospinous L

Question 70

urogenital triangle

Answer 70

anterior half of quadrangular space

Question 71

anal triangle

Answer 71

posterior half of quadrangular space