Pelvic Girdle and Gluteal Region

Question 1

describe the pelvic girdle

Answer 1

a bony ring consisting of the sacrum and right and left hip bones, joined anteriorly at the pubic symphysis and posteriorly by the sacroiliac joints

Question 2

label the pelvic girdle

Answer 2

Question 3

which sciatic foramen is the route for structures entering or leaving the pelvis?

Answer 3

greater sciatic foramen

Question 4

which sciatic foramen is a route for structures entering or leaving the perineum?

Answer 4

lesser sciatic foramen

Question 5

label the muscles

Answer 5

1. gluteus maximus
2. gluteus medius
3. gluteus minimus
4. tensor fascia lata

Question 6

what is the innervation of the gluteus maximus?

Answer 6

inferior gluteal nerve

Question 7

what is the innervation of the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fascia lata?

Answer 7

superior gluteal nerve

Question 8

what are the actions of the gluteus maximus muscle?

Answer 8

extensor of the thigh and lateral rotation

Question 9

what is the action of the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fasciae latae?

Answer 9

• they are abductors and medial rotators of the hip joint

Question 10

the deep fascia of the thigh is called the?

Answer 10

fascia lata

Question 11

which muscles attach to the iliotibial tract?

Answer 11

tensor fascia lata
gluteus maximus

Question 12

what is the function of the iliotibial tract?

Answer 12

provides stabilisation to the lateral aspect of the knee joint