Pelvic Girdle

Question 1

• Attaches lower limb to the axial skeleton
• Consist of 2 coxal bones or hip bones (innominate bone)
• Each coxal bone is formed by 3 fused bones: ilium, ischium, pubis

Answer 1

Pelvic Girdle (Hip Bones/Os Coxae)

Question 2

is the widest and largest flaring bone that forms the superior region of a coxal bone.

Answer 2

Ilium

Question 3

it is composed of a body, an inferior ramus and superior ramus. Ischial tuberosities (sitting bones) received body weight when sitting.

Answer 3

Ischium

Question 4

It is the most anterior portion of the hip bone. It consists of a body, superior ramus and inferior ramus

Answer 4

Pubis

Question 5

articulation with the sacrum.

Answer 5

Sacroiliac Joint

Question 6

articulation between the left and right hip bones.

Answer 6

Pubic Symphysis

Question 7

articulation with the head of femur.

Answer 7

Hip Joint

Question 8

Commonly known as female pelvis, most suitable for childbirth and wider brim

Answer 8

Gynecoid Pelvis (50%)

Question 9

Commonly known as male pelvis with heart shaped brim. Transverse diameter is wider and childbirth is difficult.

Answer 9

Android (20%)

Question 10

Oval in shape with shorter transverse diameter is

Answer 10

Anthropoid Pelvis (25%)

Question 11

Rare type of pelvis with kidney shaped brim and not conductive to vaginal delivery. The transverse diameter is wider.

Answer 11

Platypelloid (5%)