Pelvic Ligaments

Question 1

Definition: Ligaments that stabilize the sacroiliac joint.
Function: Provide stability to the sacroiliac joint.

Answer 1

Sacroiliac Ligaments

Question 2

Definition: Ligament that helps form the greater sciatic foramen.
Function: Contributes to the formation of the sciatic foramina and stabilizes the pelvis.

Answer 2

Sacrospinous Ligament

Question 3

Definition: Ligament that contributes to the formation of the lesser sciatic foramen.
Function: Works with the sacrospinous ligament to form the sciatic foramina.

Answer 3

Sacrotuberous Ligament

Question 4

Definition: A ligament that reinforces the posterior aspect of the sacroiliac joint.
Function: Provides additional stability to the sacroiliac joint.

Answer 4

Posterior Sacroiliac Ligament

Question 5

What is the primary function of the sacroiliac ligaments?

A) To form the sciatic foramina
B) To stabilize the sacroiliac joint
C) To support the pelvic floor
D) To connect the sacrum to the femur

Answer 5

b

Question 6

Which ligaments contribute to the formation of the sciatic foramina?

A) Sacroiliac and posterior sacroiliac ligaments
B) Sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments
C) Iliolumbar and anterior sacroiliac ligaments
D) Sacroiliac and sacrotuberous ligaments

Answer 6

b

Question 7

The posterior sacroiliac ligament provides stability to which joint?

A) Sacrococcygeal joint
B) Hip joint
C) Sacroiliac joint
D) Pubic symphysis

Answer 7

c

Question 8

Which of the following ligaments helps to form the greater sciatic foramen?

A) Sacrospinous ligament
B) Posterior sacroiliac ligament
C) Iliolumbar ligament
D) Pubofemoral ligament

Answer 8

Answer: A) Sacrospinous ligament

Question 9

What structure does the sacrotuberous ligament help form?

A) Greater sciatic foramen
B) Lesser sciatic foramen
C) Femoral triangle
D) Popliteal fossa

Answer 9

Answer: B) Lesser sciatic foramen