Sacrotuberous And Sacrospinous Ligaments

Question 1

Sacrotuberous ligament

Answer 1

Long and short ligament extending from side of sacrum lower part and coccyx upper part to ischial tuberosity medial border

Question 2

Sacrospinous ligament

Answer 2

Short fan shaped ligament extending from sacrum last piece and coccyx 1st piece to ischial spine

Question 3

Functions

Answer 3

1. Prevent pelvis tilt
2. Complete complete pelvis wall
3. Convert greater and lesser sciatic notches to foramina
4. Sacrotuberous ligament shares in pelvic outlet formation and gives origin to gluteus maximus