The Hip Flashcards
1
Q
Which four bones make up the pelvic girdle?
A
Sacrum
Coccyx
hip bone/os coxae x2
2
Q
Which bones is the hip bone comprised of?
A
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
3
Q
True pelvis (lesser/minor pelvis)
A
lies between pelvic inlet and pelvic outlet
4
Q
False pelvis (greater/major pelvis)
A
lies superiorly to pelvic inlet
5
Q
Nutation
A
Sacral flexion occurring at the SI joint.
Inferior portion of sacrum and coccyx move posteriorly
6
Q
Counternutation
A
Sacral extension occurring at the SI joint
Inferior portion of sacrum and coccyx move anteriorly
