Pelvis Flashcards
The ilium, ischium and pubis form the
Innominate Bones
What’s the difference between the iliosacral and sacroiliac joints?
Iliosacral is ground up
Sacroiliac is top down
True or false; you can only have sacroiliac problems if you were pregnant
False
True or false; SI does not cause LBP
False
What are the 3 bones of the innominate?
• Ilium • Ischium • Pubis
Stability= ________+_________ performance
Static and dynamic performance
How many sacral vertebrae are there?
5 fused
How many sacral discs are there?
0
Greater and lesser sciatic foramina are split by the ___________
sacrospinalous lig
True or false; the innominate is highly perfused
True- rich in marrow
Which part of the sacrum articulates with L5 disc?
Promontory
How are the superior articular sacral facets oriented?
Coronal
The sciatic nerve is between…
The periformis and operator internus
True or false; there is a cartilagenous disc between the sacrum and coccyx
True
The Sacral _____ houses nerves
Sacral canal
The PSIS is around which sacral level?
S2
True or false; bony anatomy can be asymmetrical
True
What do you call the transverse processes of S5?
Inferior lateral angle (ILA)
What is the facet orientation of the lumbosacral junction?
Coronal 45-90
What is the promontory inclination?
50 degrees
What is the angle of the disc between L5 and S1?
16
What is the sacral inclination?
23
What are the slippage safe guards of the lumbosacral junction?
Facet orientation of L5-S1 junction
Disc shape
Iliolumbar Ligaments
How many bones are in the coccyx?
4 bones
The last 3 are fused
True or false; the coccyx serves as a myofascial attachment, especially for the pelvic floor
True
What type of joint is the SI joint?
Amphiarthrodial
Which sacral segments make up the part above the “ankle of the boot”? Below?
Above: S1
Below: S2& S3
Is the sacral articular surface or the Ilial articular surface coated in hyaline cartilage to be more mobile?
Sacral
Is the sacral articular surface or the Ilial articular surface thicker?
Sacral
Is the sacral articular surface or the Ilial articular surface relatively concave?
Sacral
Is the sacral articular surface or the Ilial articular surface coated in fibrocartilage for weight bearing?
Ilial
Is the sacral articular surface or the Ilial articular surface thinner?
Ilial
Is the sacral articular surface or the Ilial articular surface convex?
Ilial
The sacral articular surface has the greatest motion occuring in females between …
25 and 45 years of age
In _____% of the population, the opposing joint surfaces are flat and parallel; thus creating the potential
for shearing and instability.
10-15%
Is the male or female pelvis thinner?
Female
Is the male or female pelvis lighter?
Female
Is the male or female pelvis broader?
Female
How wide is the female pelvic outlet?
125mm
Does the male or female pelvis have a smaller, smoother surface?
Female
Does the male or female pelvis have a rectangular sacrum?
Female
Are male or female pelvises more influenced by relaxin ?
Female
It the male or female pelvis thicker?
Male
It the male or female pelvis heavier?
Male
It the male or female pelvis more vertical?
Male
What is the width of a male pelvic outlet?
80mm
Does the male or female pelvis have a larger, regular surface?
Male