Pelvis And Perineum Flashcards
What type of joint is the sacroiliac joint
Diarthroidal synovial joint
What type of joint is the pubic symphysis
Secondary cartilaginous
What is the difference between the male and female greater pelvis
Female = shallow
male =deep
Difference between male and female lesser pelvis
Female = wide, shallow, cylindrical Male = narrow, deep, tapering
Difference between male and female pelvic inlet
Female= oval Male= heart
Difference between male and female pelvic outlet
Male = small and round Female = large and triangular
Difference between subpubic angles in male & female
Female = obtuse Male = acute
Difference between male and female obturator foreman
Female = oval
Male=round
Differences of male and female acetabulum
Female = small Male = large
What muscle does the sacral plexus lie on
Piriformis -posterior wall
What 2 muscles make up the majority of the pelvic floor
Coccygeus and levator ani
What are the 3 parts of the levator ani
Pubococcygeus , lliococcygeus, puborectalis
What does the superior and inferior vesicle artery supply
Bladder, seminal gland, prostate (division of IIA)
What does the uterine artery supply
Uterus, ligaments of uterus, medial uterine tube and ovary (IIA)
What does the gonadal artery supply
Testes, ovaries ( division of the aorta)
