Skeletal Anatomy: Pelvis

Question 1

What is the sacro-iliac joint?

Answer 1

Articulation between the sacrum and the ilium. Form the union between the axial and appendicular skeleton.

Question 2

What supports the sacrifice-iliac joint?

Answer 2

An extensive network of ligaments

Question 3

What does the pelvis consist of?

Answer 3

2 coxal bones
Sacrum
Coccyx

Question 4

How can the pelvis be divided into 2 parts?

Answer 4

False (greater) pelvis and the true (lesser) pelvis

Question 5

What does the false pelvis enclose?

Answer 5

Organs within the inferior portion of the abdominal cavity

Question 6

What does he true pelvis enclose?

Answer 6

Pelvic cavity, a subdivision of the abdominopelvic cavity

Question 7

What is the pelvic brim?

Answer 7

Bony margin of the true pelvis

Question 8

What is the pelvic inlet?

Answer 8

Opening enclosed by pelvic brim

Question 9

What is the pelvic outlet bounded by?

Answer 9

Coccyx, ischial tuberosities, ischial spines and inferior border of pubic symphysis

Question 10

What are the skeletal adaptations of the pelvis that females have for childbearing?

Answer 10

1. Enlarged pelvic outlet
2. Broader pubic angle
3. Less curvature on sacrum and coccyx
4. Wider, more circular pelvic inlet
5. A relatively broad pelvis that does not extend as far superiorly
6. Ilia that project further laterally but does not extend as far superior to the sacrum