Pelvis Flashcards
sacroiliac
synovial joint
lumbosacral
secondary cartilaginous, fibrocartilaginous joint with IV disc
sacrococcygeal
secondary cartilaginous, fibrocartilaginous joint with IV disc
pubic symphysis
secondary cartilaginous joint
sacrospinous ligament
sacrum to ischial spine
sacrotuberous ligament
sacrum to ischial tuberosity
obturator internus
o-lesser pelvis, passes through lesser sciatic foramen
i-greater trochanter of femur
piriformis
o-scarum in lesser pelvis, passes through greater sciatic foramen
i-greater trochanter
pelvic diaphragm is made of
levator ani and coccygeus
levator ani made up of
puborectalis
pubococcygeus
iliococcygeus
puborectalis
muscular sling arising from pubis, maintains fecal continence
pubococcygeous
from pubis and tendinous arch, attaching to coccyx
iliococcygeous
from tendinous arch and ischial spine, blends with pubococcygeus
coccygeous
ischial spine to coccygeus/sacum
female urethra
- descends anterior to vagina (partly pelvic, partly perineal)
- urine exits via external urethral orifice
- glands exist adjacent to urethra (will discuss in perineum)