Pelvis

Question 1

pelvic functions

Answer 1

1) mm attachment site
2) protection
3) weight transfer

Question 2

innominate

Answer 2

hip bone

Question 3

3 separate bones comprise the subadult innominate

Answer 3

1) ischium
2) ilium
3) pubis

Question 4

fused ramus =

Answer 4

conjoint ramus

Question 5

when do ramus of ischium and ramus of pubis fuse?

Answer 5

7th- 8th year

Question 6

triradiate epiphyseal fusion is at the ________

Answer 6

acetabulum

Question 7

connection between axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton

Answer 7

sacroiliac joint

Question 8

PSIS and ASIS is on the ______

Answer 8

ilium

Question 9

most lateral point of the ilium is the ______

Answer 9

tubercle of crest

Question 10

origin of straight head of rectus femoris

Answer 10

anterior inferior iliac spine

Question 11

anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) is site of origin for

Answer 11

straight head of rectus femoris

Question 12

true or false; greater sciatic notch may be important in sexing unknown innominates

Answer 12

truw

Question 13

greater sciatic notch morphology is a ______ trait

Answer 13

non-metric

Question 14

gluteal mm originate from the ____ and ____ and insert on the _____

Answer 14

ilium; sacrum; femur

Question 15

ischium consists of 3 parts

Answer 15

1) body
2) ischial tuberosity
3) ramus

Question 16

borders of body of ischium is formed by:

Answer 16

1) acetabular margin
2) greater sciatic notch
3) obturator foramen

Question 17

obstetrical dilemma

Answer 17

the pelvis needs to be wide enough to give birth to a big headed baby but still need to be able to walk bipedally