Q1 Sacroiliac Joint Flashcards
1
Q
Give the position of this joint
A
Posterior articulation of the pelvis. Sacrum articulates with the ilium of the pelvic girdle on each side.
2
Q
State this type of joint
A
Synovial plane joint, fibrous posteriorly
3
Q
Describe the articular surfaces
A
Both surfaces of the ilium and sacrum are roughened by elevations and depressions. Ilium articular surface covered in fibro cartilage, Auricular articular surface of Sacrum are roughened by elevations and depressions and covered in Hyaline cartilage
4
Q
State the movement possible with this joint
A
Nutation and Counter Nutation
5
Q
Name the ligaments associated with this joint
A
Anterior sacroiliac ligament Posterior sacroiliac ligament Interosseus sacroiliac ligament Accessory ligaments Sacrotuberous ligament Sacrospinous ligament Iliolumbar ligaments
