The Pelvis Flashcards

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The pelvis protects…

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(Also known as bony pelvis) protects the internal organs and supports the lower extremities.

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In addition to the sacrum and coccyx, the pelvis includes the _____ _______, which is…

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Pelvic girdle, a cup shaped ring of bone at the lower end of the trunk consisting of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

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What is the ilium ?

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The broad, blade shaped bone that forms the back and side of pubic bone.

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What is the sacroiliac?

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The slightly moveable articulation between the sacrum and posterior portion of the ilium. (Sacr/o means sacrum, ilium means ilium, and -ac means pertaining to).

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What is the ischium?

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Forms the lower portion of the pubic bone, bears the weight of the body when sitting.
*(circular rings aka bottom butt bones).

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What is the pubis?

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The pubis forms the anterior portion of the pubic bone and is located just below the urinary bladder.

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At birth, the ______, _________, and __________ are three separate bones. As the child matures, these bones fuse together to form the left and right pubic bones, which are held securely together by the _____ ________.

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Ilium, ischium, and pubis
Pubic symphysis

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What does the term symphysis mean?

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A symphysis is a place where two bones are closely joined.

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What is the pubic symphysis?

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The cartilaginous joint that unites the left and right pubic bones.

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What does a cartilaginous joint do?

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Allows slight movement between bones.

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What is the acetabulum?

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Acetabulum (ass-eh-TAB-you-lum), also known as hip socket, is the large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint.

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