Pelvis and Perineum

Question 1

the genitourinary and distal gastrointestinal systems are housed within the ___________

Answer 1

bony pelvis

Question 2

the ______ cavity is a continuation of the abdominal cavity into the pelvis via the pelvic inlet

Answer 2

pelvic

Question 3

the perineum is _______ to the floor of the pelvic cavity

Answer 3

inferior

Question 4

the ___________ _________ articulates with axial skeleton

Answer 4

pelvic girdle

Question 5

What is the function of the pelvic girdle

Answer 5

supports lower limbs and visceral organs of the pelvis

Question 6

the ____ ___________ articulate with each other at pubic symphisis and sacrum

Answer 6

os coxae

Question 7

how do the os coxae articulate with the pubic symphysis?

Answer 7

anteriorly

Question 8

how does the os coxae articulate with the sacrum

Answer 8

posteriorly, axial skeleton

Question 9

what is the function of the body, ala, and iliac crest?

Answer 9

attach numerous muscles

Question 10

what is the function of the anterior superior iliac spine?

Answer 10

attaches the sartorious and inguinal ligament

Question 11

what is the function of the anterior inferior iliac spine?

Answer 11

attaches rectus femoris

Question 12

what is the function of the posterior superior iliac spine?

Answer 12

attaches posterior sacroiliac ligaments, multifidus

Question 13

where is the posterior inferior iliac spine located

Answer 13

adjacent to the greater sciatic notch

Question 14

What is the function of the anterior, posterior, inferior gluteal lines

Answer 14

attach the gluteal muscles

Question 15

what is the function of the iliac fossa

Answer 15

houses the iliacus

Question 16

the auricular surface articulates with the sacrum forming the _________ joint

Answer 16

sacroiliac

Question 17

the arcuate line is the ___________ boundary of the true pelvis

Answer 17

superior

Question 18

what is the ischium composed of?

Answer 18

ischial body, ramus, ischial spine, ischial tuberosity, lesser sciatic notch

Question 19

what is the function of the ischial spine

Answer 19

attaches sacrospinous ligament with the sacrum

Question 20

what is the function of the ischial tuberosity

Answer 20

attaches sacrotuberous ligament with sacrum and ham strings

Question 21

the sacrospinous ligament attaches the __________ with the _________ spine converting the greater sciatic notch into the ________ ________ _______ and the lesser sciatic notch into the ______ _________ ________

Answer 21

sacrum, ischial spine, greater sciatic foramen, lesser scatic foramen

Question 22

what is the function of the greater sciatic foramen

Answer 22

transmits sciatic nerve

Question 23

what is the function of the lesser sciatic foramen

Answer 23

transmits nerves and vasculature to the perineum