The Pubic Symphysis, Sacroiliac Joint, Vertebropelvic Ligaments

Question 1

Where is the Pubic Symphysis located?

Answer 1

Between the two pubic bones

Question 2

What acts as a shock absorber for the symphysis pubis?

Answer 2

A fibrocartilagenous disc between the 2 bones

Question 3

A cartilagenous joint that has limited movement

Answer 3

Pubic Sympysis

Question 4

What are the two ligaments on the symphysis pubis?

Answer 4

Superior pubic ligament, Inferior pubic ligament

Question 5

Your strongest ligaments are involved with the sacroiliac ligament. They are…

Answer 5

Anterior sacroiliac ligament and Posterior sacroiliac ligament.

Question 6

A synovial joint with limited movement

Answer 6

Sacroiliac Joint

Question 7

Where is the sacroiliac joint?

Answer 7

Between the ilia and sacrum

Question 8

The pelvis is held together by ligaments. They are called, ____

Answer 8

Vertebropelvic Ligaments

Question 9

What happens to the vertebropelvic ligaments during pregnancy?

Answer 9

Along with the pubic symphysis, they relax to allow passage of the fetus through the birth canal.

Question 10

Describe the iliolumbar ligament. (3 points)

Answer 10

1. TVPs of L4, L5 to posterior iliac crest
2. Key stabilizer of L5
3. Checks lateral flexion

Question 11

Describe the sacrospinous ligament. (2 points)

Answer 11

1. lateral sacrum/coccyx to ishial spine

2. turns greater sciatic notch into the greater foramen.