Pelvis Flashcards
Four composition of bony pelvis
- sacrum
- coccyx
- two hip bones
Forms a strong basin-shaped structure that contains and protects the lower parts of the intestinal and urinary tracts and the internal organs of reproduction
Bony pelvis
2 division of pelvis (divided by pelvic brim)
- false pelvis
- true pelvis
Bounded behind by the lumbar vertebrae, laterally by the iliac fossae and the iliacus muscle and in front by the lower part of the anterior abdominal wall
False pelvis
Bony canal through which the child passes during birth
True pelvis
Bounded posteriorly by the sacral promontory, laterally by the iliopectineal lines, and anteriorly by the symphysis pubis
Pelvic inlet or pelvic brim
Bounded posteriorly by the coccyx, laterally by the ishial tuberosities and anteriorly by pubic arch
Pelvic outlet
Shallowest wall and is formed by the bodies of the pubic bones and the pubic rami, and the symphysis pubis
Anterior pelvic wall
Extensive and is formed by the sacrum and coccyx and by the piriformis muscle and their coverings of parietal pelvic fascia
Posterior pelvic wall
An important obstetric landmark used when measuring the size of the pelvis
Sacral promontory
The remains of the pedicles and superior articular process and project upward to articulate with the sacral cornua
Cornua
Arises from the front of the lateral mass of the sacrum and leaves the pelvis to enter the gluteal region by passing laterally through the greater sciatic foramen
Piriformis muscle