Pelvic Bones/Joints Flashcards
SI Joint what kind of joint?
synovial
what kind of joint is pubic symphysis?
cartilaginous
what is in between greater and lesser sciatic notch?
ischial spine
ischial tuberosity direction?
postero-inferior
what does ramus of ischium connect?
connects ischial tuberosity posteriorly to pubis anteriorly
what is above and below the body of pubis?
superior pubic ramus
inferior pubic ramus
what is on the lateral edge of pubic crest?
pubic tubercle
what is the promontory of sacrum?
anterior margin of S1
what flanks the promontory of sacrum?
Ala
lateral masses of fused transverse processes of S1-5
what demarcates the false from the true pelvis?
iliopectineal line
starting with pubic symphysis, go in a circle and describe the bones for the true pelvis:
- pubic symphysis
- pubic crest
- pectineal line of pubic bone
- arcuate line of ileum
- margin of ala
- promontary
what shapes of pelvic inlets are there?
gynaecoid: (wide) mostly women
anthropoid: male
android: male
Compare male and female pelvis: General Structure
Female: thin light
Male: thick heavy
Compare male and female pelvis: shape of inlet
Female: transverse oval
Male: heart shaped
Compare male and female pelvis: obturator foramen
Female:oval
Male: round