Procedures Pelvic Anatomy Flashcards
What are the 3 bones that make up the pelvic girdle.
Rt. and Lt. hip bones
sacrum
coccyx
What 3 bones make up the hip bone
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
AIIS/PIIS Name
Anterior/Posterior inferior iliac spine
What articulates with the sacrum to form the SI joint
Articular surface of ilium
What makes up the acetabulum and how much of each?
Ilium 2/5
ischium 2/5
pubis 1/5
Largest foramen in the body
obturator foramen
What is the pelvic brim formed by
bony structures
Pelvic brim anteriorly defined by
upper part of pubic symph
Pelvic brim posteriorly defined by
upper prominent part of sacrum
What makes up the inlet of the pelvis
DOOR FRAME
Extends from top of sacrum to superior border of symphysis
What is the outlet of the pelvis
triangle of 2 ischial tuberosities and tip of coccyx
What is the cavity of the pelvis
birth conal
area between inlet and outlet of pelvis
What is the true pelvis
located inferior to brim
completely surrounded by bone
What is the false pelvis
Area above the brim
What is true/false pelvis also known as
greater/lesser