Pelvic girdle/hip bone Flashcards
Attaches lower limbs to the spine, Supports visceral organs, Attaches to the axial skeleton by strong ligaments
Pelvic girdle
____________ is a deep cup that holds the head of the femur
Acetabulum
Is where the three pelvic bones meet, Participates in the hip joint, It is cup shaped.
Acetabulum
Large, flaring bone, Forms the superior region of the coxal bone, Site of attachment for many muscles, Articulation with the sacrum forms sacroiliac joint
The ilium
Forms posteroinferior region of the coxal bone, Anteriorly – joins the pubis, Ischial tuberosities
Ischium
Forms the anterior region of the coxal bone, Lies horizontally in anatomical position, Pubic symphysis
The pubis
A deep, basin-like structure, Formed by, Coxal bones, sacrum, and coccyx
Bony pelvis
bounded by alae of the iliac bones
False pelvis
The __________ is small bowl-like shape containing the urinary bladder and sexual organs.
True pelvis
inferior to pelvic brim
True pelvis
The ___________ is the area been the alla or wings of the pelvis. This is a much larger area and contains some of the abdominal organs like part of the small intestine and part of the colon.
False pelvis
Continuous oval ridge that runs from the pubic crest through the sacral promontory.
Pelvic brim
wider & shallower, larger pelvic inlet & outlet, more space in true pelvis, pubic arch >100 degrees or more
Female pelvis
__________ pelvis is lighter, wider, and shallower
Female
The __________- is constructed to accommodate the fetus during pregnancy and to facilitate its downward passage through the pelvic cavity in childbirth.
Female pelvis