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Pelvic walls Flashcards

1
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describe the boundaries of the pelvis

A

anterior, posterior and lateral walls are bony and muscular
inferior boundary (floor) is muscular at the pelvic outlet
superior boundary at the pelvic inlet is open to the abdominal cavity

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2
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what makes up the anterior wall of the pelvis

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pubic bodies
pubic rami
pubic symphysis

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3
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what makes up the posterior wall of the pelvis

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sacrum
coccyx
piriformis

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4
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what bones form the pelvis

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2 innominate bones that articulate with eachother and with the sacrum

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5
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why is the anterior part of the pelvis lighter

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obturator foramen - less bone

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6
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why is the obturator foramen almost completely closed

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by obturator internus, obturator externus and obturator membrane

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7
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what is the bony landmark between the greater and lesser sciatic notch

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ischial spine

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8
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the ischial spine is an important landmark for what

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pudendal nerve

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9
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what do the greater and lesser sciatic notches allow

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passage of nerves, arteries, veins and muscles from the internal surface of the pelvis to the perineum and gluteal region

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10
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how do the greater and lesser sciatic notches become foramina

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presence of ligaments

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11
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what kind of joint is the lumbosacral joint

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secondary cartilaginous

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12
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what kind of joint is the pubic symphysis

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secondary cartilaginous

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13
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the iliac blades provide attachment sites for what

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iliacus anteriorly
gluteal muscles posteriorly

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14
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the iliac crest allows attachment for what

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muscles of the abdominal wall

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15
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the ASIS is an attachment site for what

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sartorius

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16
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the AIIS is an attachment site for what

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rectus femoris

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17
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the ASIS and pubic tubercle are attachment sites for what

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inguinal ligament

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18
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the secondary cartilaginous joints at the lumbosacral joint and pubic symphysis allow what

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cushioning of the stresses passing into the pelvis from the trunk and passing around the pelvic bowl

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19
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the sacrum is formed from _ fused vertebrae

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5

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20
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the sacrum articulates with

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L5 vertebrae, coccyx and ilia

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21
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what is the purpose of the sacral foramina

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sacral nerves pass through the sacral foramina to exit the vertebral column and supply structures within the pelvis and lower limb

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22
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what are the two large ligaments that attach to the sacrum

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sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments

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23
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where does the sacrotuberous ligament pass between

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sacrum and ischial tuberosity

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24
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where does the sacrospinous ligament pass between

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sacrum and ischial spine

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25
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the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments form the posterior boundaries of the

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greater and lesser sciatic foramina

26
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how is the inguinal ligament formed

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formed by the aponeurosis of the external oblique as it rolls over itself to create the anterior wall and floor of inguinal canal

27
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as well as forming the posterior boundaries of the greater and lesser sciatic foramina, what else do the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments do

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support the posterior wall and floor of the pelvic cavity

28
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describe the sacroiliac joints

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combination of plane synovial joint anteriorly and fibrous joint posteriorly

29
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how is the sacroiliac joint supported anteriorly

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anterior sacroiliac ligament

30
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how is the sacroiliac joint supported posteriorly

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posterior sacroiliac ligament

31
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describe the features of the female pelvis that increase the internal diameter compared to the male

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  • pubic angle at the pubic symphysis is wider
  • ischial spines do not protrude into the pelvic cavity as markedly
  • sacrum is flatter
32
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what is the term for the classic female shape at the pelvic inlet

33
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what is the term for the classic male shape at the pelvic inlet

34
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what is the term for a more flattened pelvic inlet in the anterior-posterior direction

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platypelloid shape

35
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what is the term for a wider inlet in the anterior-posterior direction

A

anthropoid (similar to the shape seen in apes)

36
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what are the attachments of iliacus

A

iliac fossa
joints psoas to form iliopsoas
inserts onto lesser trochanter of femur

37
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what is the function of iliacus

A

hip flexion

38
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what is the innervation of iliacus

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femoral nerve

39
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what are the attachments of psoas

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superficial: T12-L4 vertebral bodies and IVDs
deep: L1-5

join iliacus to form iliopsoas and inserts onto lesser trochanter of femur

40
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what is the function of psoas

A

hip flexion
bend trunk laterally (one)
raise trunk from supine (both)

41
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what is the innervation of psoas

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lumbar plexus direct branches L2-4 anterior rami

42
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what are the gluteal muscles

A

gluteus maximus, medius and minimus

43
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what are the attachments of the gluteus muscles

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attach to pelvic bones but not within pelvic cavity - posterior surface of iliac blades

44
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the gluteal muscles act on

45
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what muscle covers the external surface of the obturator foramen

A

obturator externus

46
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what are the attachments of obturator externus

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outer surface of the obturator membrane to the trochanteric fossa of the femur

47
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what are the attachments of obturator internus

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inner surface of the obturator membrane to the medial surface of the greater trochanter of the femur

48
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what is the function of the obturator internus

A

lateral rotation of the hip

49
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what is the innervation of the obturator internus

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nerve to the obturator internus direct from sacral plexus (L5, S1)

50
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what muscle covers the inner surface of the obturator membrane

A

obturator internus

51
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describe how obturator internus attaches

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attaches to the obturator membrane then sends its tendon through the lesser sciatic notch to reach the greater trochanter of the femur

52
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when seen in the gluteal region, obturator internus is a

53
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in the gluteal region, obturator internus is closely associated with

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the superior and inferior gemelli muscles that lie either side of the tendon of obturator internus

54
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the thickened fascia above obturator internus provides an attachment site for the

A

iliococcygeus part of levator ani muscles that form the pelvic floor

55
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the obturator internus also acts to support

A

the lateral pelvic wall covering the opening of the obturator foramen

56
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what are the attachments of piriformis

A

pelvic surface of the sacrum then passes through greater sciatic foramen to the greater trochanter of the femur

57
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what is the function of piriformis

A

lateral rotation of the hip joint

58
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what is the innervation of piriformis

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nerve to piriformis direct branch of sacral plexus (S1, S2)

59
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piriformis is a useful landmark inside the pelvis for what

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useful landmark inside the pelvis as the sciatic nerve and pudendal nerve form on its superior surface

60
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piriformis is a useful landmark in the gluteal region for what

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superior and inferior gluteal nerves and vessels lie either side of piriformis and the sciatic nerve descends from the greater sciatic notch beneath it

61
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piriformis also acts to support

A

the pelvic wall by partially covering the opening of the greater sciatic foramen

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