Pelvic osteology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pelvis?
A
arch, formed by sacrum (keystone) and paired os coxae or innominates (pillars)
2
Q
What are the ossification centers of the os coxa (innominate pillars)?
A
three primary centers: Illium Ischia pubis all come together to form the acetabulum
3
Q
How is the weight being distributed from the upper body?
A
down to the sacrum, then to the ala of the ilium on to the acetabulum
femur is angled in
4
Q
What are the secondary ossification centers of the os coxa?
A
triradiate cartilage, crest of ilium, anterior inferior iliac spine, ischial tuberosity, pubic symphysis
5
Q
When does the secondary ossification centers fuse?
A
between puberty and early adulthood
