Pelvis Flashcards
Pelvic Brim
Coccyx
Sacrum
Os coxae
Ilium
Acetabulum
Ischium
Pubis
Posterior/Anterior, Superior/Inferior Iliac Spines
Greater sciatic notch
Ischial spine
Lesser sciatic notch
Ischial tuberosity
Iliac Blade
Iliac Crest
Superior pubic ramus
Ischiopubic ramus
Obturator foramen
Pubic symphysis
Fibrocartilage; connects os coxae, softens during childbirth
Round ligament (within Acetabulum)
Tethers femur
Acetabulum is a synovial joint
Joint that articulates sacrum with pelvis
Sacroiliac joint
Function of Coccyx
Anchor pelvic muscles
Sacroiliac ligaments’ function
Maintain limited mobility at sacroiliac joint; divide space
Sacrospinous ligament
Sacrotuberous ligament
Greater sciatic foramen
Lesser sciatic foramen
Hip dysplasia
Round ligament is loose; femur ball not pressed into socket
Cure: push baby’s femur in
Pelvis sexual dimorphisms?
Females:
Larger pelvic outlet
Wider subpubic angle
Sacrum tilted back