Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy midterm 2 > Pelvis > Flashcards

Pelvis Flashcards

1
Q
A

Pelvic Brim

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q
A

Coccyx

Sacrum

Os coxae

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q
A

Ilium

Acetabulum

Ischium

Pubis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q
A

Posterior/Anterior, Superior/Inferior Iliac Spines

Greater sciatic notch

Ischial spine

Lesser sciatic notch

Ischial tuberosity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q
A

Iliac Blade

Iliac Crest

Superior pubic ramus

Ischiopubic ramus

Obturator foramen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q
A

Pubic symphysis

Fibrocartilage; connects os coxae, softens during childbirth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q
A

Round ligament (within Acetabulum)

Tethers femur

Acetabulum is a synovial joint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Joint that articulates sacrum with pelvis

A

Sacroiliac joint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Function of Coccyx

A

Anchor pelvic muscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Sacroiliac ligaments’ function

A

Maintain limited mobility at sacroiliac joint; divide space

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q
A

Sacrospinous ligament

Sacrotuberous ligament

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q
A

Greater sciatic foramen

Lesser sciatic foramen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Hip dysplasia

A

Round ligament is loose; femur ball not pressed into socket

Cure: push baby’s femur in

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Pelvis sexual dimorphisms?

A

Females:

Larger pelvic outlet

Wider subpubic angle

Sacrum tilted back

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Sciatica

A

Impingement of lower lumbar spinal nerve; numbness or pain

19
Q
A
20
Q
A
21
Q
A
22
Q

Pelvic diaphragm

A

Layer of muscles under pelvic organs

Keeps guts from falling out of butts

Co-opted tail muscles

Contracts during orgasm

23
Q
A
24
Q
A
25
Q

Hemmorhoids

A

Prolapsed blood vessels around ANUS

26
Q
A
27
Q

Bladder

A

Stretches from 2” to 6”; holds up to 24 oz

28
Q

Bladder stones

A

Due to dehydration

29
Q

Development of urinary and reproductive system

A

urinary and reproductive system share mesonephric duct

Reproductive: Males have Wolffian duct, females have Mullarian

Pax2 gene controls differentiation

30
Q

Uterine ligaments

A
31
Q
A
32
Q

Cervical cancer?

A

caused by papilloma virus. Sexually transmitted. Symptoms: pain, bloody discharge

33
Q

Menstrual cycle

A

Hormones synchronize ovulation and endometrial layer (uterus) thickening

34
Q

Hormonal birth control

A

Estrogen and progesterone simulate pregnancy; suppress ovulation

35
Q

Female arousal

A

Blood engorges clitoral body and vestibular bulb

Blood plasma leaks from vaginal veins provides lubrication

36
Q

Ectopic pregnancy

A

Fertilized egg implants in fallopian tube

37
Q

Labour

A

Uterus muscle (myometrium) contracts

Fetal head causes cervical dilation

38
Q

Ejaculation

A

tug-of-war btwn parasympathetic (point) & sympathetic (shoot)

39
Q
A
40
Q
A
41
Q

Sperm pathway

A
  1. Develop in testes
  2. Stored in epididymis
  3. During ejac, travels thru ductus deferens
  4. Mixed w/semen in prostate
  5. Exits thru urethra
42
Q

Semen function

A

Neutralize acidic VAG, coagulate to block other sperm

43
Q

Prostate cancer

A

Most common cancer in men. Painful urination

Anatomy midterm 2 (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions