Pelvis and Perineum Flashcards
the genitourinary and distal gastrointestinal systems are housed within the ___________
bony pelvis
the ______ cavity is a continuation of the abdominal cavity into the pelvis via the pelvic inlet
pelvic
the perineum is _______ to the floor of the pelvic cavity
inferior
the ___________ _________ articulates with axial skeleton
pelvic girdle
What is the function of the pelvic girdle
supports lower limbs and visceral organs of the pelvis
the ____ ___________ articulate with each other at pubic symphisis and sacrum
os coxae
how do the os coxae articulate with the pubic symphysis?
anteriorly
how does the os coxae articulate with the sacrum
posteriorly, axial skeleton
what is the function of the body, ala, and iliac crest?
attach numerous muscles
what is the function of the anterior superior iliac spine?
attaches the sartorious and inguinal ligament
what is the function of the anterior inferior iliac spine?
attaches rectus femoris
what is the function of the posterior superior iliac spine?
attaches posterior sacroiliac ligaments, multifidus
where is the posterior inferior iliac spine located
adjacent to the greater sciatic notch
What is the function of the anterior, posterior, inferior gluteal lines
attach the gluteal muscles
what is the function of the iliac fossa
houses the iliacus
the auricular surface articulates with the sacrum forming the _________ joint
sacroiliac
the arcuate line is the ___________ boundary of the true pelvis
superior
what is the ischium composed of?
ischial body, ramus, ischial spine, ischial tuberosity, lesser sciatic notch
what is the function of the ischial spine
attaches sacrospinous ligament with the sacrum
what is the function of the ischial tuberosity
attaches sacrotuberous ligament with sacrum and ham strings
the sacrospinous ligament attaches the __________ with the _________ spine converting the greater sciatic notch into the ________ ________ _______ and the lesser sciatic notch into the ______ _________ ________
sacrum, ischial spine, greater sciatic foramen, lesser scatic foramen
what is the function of the greater sciatic foramen
transmits sciatic nerve
what is the function of the lesser sciatic foramen
transmits nerves and vasculature to the perineum
