Pelvic and Perineal Osteology, Arthrology, Myology Flashcards
Where do you actually enter the pelvis?
at the pelvic brim
when do you finally have perineum?
when you are below the pelvic diaphragm
what does a pelvis look like in males?
they have a deeper greater pelvis, a narrower and deeper lesser pelvis, an android pelvic inlet, small pelvic outlet, narrow pubic arch, round obturator foramen, and large acetabulum
what does a female pelvis look like?
they have a shallow greater pelvis, a wide and shallow lesser pelvis, gynecoid pelvic inlet, large pelvic outlet, wide pubic arch, oval-shaped obturator foramen, and small acetabulum
what is another name for the pelvic inlet?
the superior pelvic aperture
what is another name for the pelvic outlet?
the inferior pelvic aperture
what happens when there is a pelvic fracture?
it is usually from an MVA; when this happens- usually both the superior and inferior pubic rami on both side will fracture as a result of the impact
what is the fibrocartilaginous disc between the right and left pubic symphyseal surfaces?
the interpubic disc
what do the sacrotuberous and the sacrospinous ligaments form?
they form the borders of the greater and lesser sciatic foramen
there are 2 different varieties of pelvic fascia. What are they?
either membranous pelvic fascia or endopelvic fascia
what two things make up the membranous pelvic fascia?
the visceral membranous pelvic fascia and the parietal membranous pelvic fascia
what two things make up the endopelvic fascia?
the loose endopelvic fascia and the condensed endopelvic fascia
what are the important measurements obstetrically to determine the capacity of a female to bear a child?
pelvic diameters (conjugates)
what does the peritoneum cover in the male pelvis?
the superior and lateral aspects of the urinary bladder and rectum
what does the peritoneum cover in the female pelvis?
the superior and lateral aspects of the urinary bladder, uterus, uterine tubes, ovaries, and rectum
what is the peritoneum that is covering the uterus?
the broad ligament of the uterus
what are the three parts of the broad ligament?
the mesometrium, the mesovarium, and the mesosalpinx
what is the mesometrium?
the part of the broad ligament that is right up against the uterus
what is the mesovarium?
the part of the broad ligament that is right up against the ovary
what is the mesosalpinx?
the part of the broad ligament that is right up against the uterine tube