Pelvis And Perineum Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 parts of the hip bones ?
A
- the ilium
- the ischium
- the pubis
2
Q
What are the 2 joints that connect the 3 parts of the hips ?
A
- pubic symphysis
- sacroiliac
3
Q
What type of joint is the pubic symphysis ?
A
Secondary cartilaginous joint
4
Q
What type of joints are the sacroiliac joints ?
A
Part fibrous and part synovial
5
Q
What are the 2 hipbones called ?
A
The pelvic gridle
6
Q
What forms the pelvis ?
A
- hip bones
- sacrum
7
Q
Where is the coccyx found ?
A
Distal to the sacrum
8
Q
What is the main purpose of the pelvic gridle ?
A
The attachment of muscles
9
Q
What do the muscles help to support internally ?
A
The pelvic viscera
10
Q
What degree does the pelvic gridle sit at ?
A
Titled forward by 60 degree
11
Q
What is the reason for the pelvic tilt ?
A
So the iliac spine and pubic tubercle lie in a verticle plane
