VII + VIII: The Pelvis I + II Flashcards
what forms the pelvic brim/inlet?
pectineal line of pubis
arcuate line of ilium
sacral promnotory
what is the greater pelvis aka false pelvis
lower part of abdominal cavity
anything superior to the pelvic inlet
what is the lesser pelvis aka true pelvis
inferior to pelvic inlet and superior to the pelvic outlet
what joint helps transfer the weight of the top half of the body
sacroiliac
what type of joint is the sacroiliac
synovial joint
what types of joint are the lumbosacral, sacroccoygeal, and pubic symphysis?
secondary cartilaginous
pubic symphysis is the only one without an IV disc
sacrospinous ligament
sacrum to ischial spine
sacrotuberous ligament
sacrum to ischial tuberosity
describe the pelvic inlet m vs. f
m: heart shaped
f: rounded/oval
describe the pelvic canal m vs. f
m: long and funnel-shaped
f: short with parallel walls
everted ischial tuberosities and spines
female
broader greater sciatic notch
female
pubic arch and subpubic angle less than 70 degrees
male
long and narrow sacrum
male
short and broad sacrum
female
lateral pelvic wall
obturator internus
arises within lesser pelvis
passes through lesser sciatic foramen
attaches to greater trochanter
obturator internus
forms the tendinous arch medially
obturator membrane (lines obturator internus m.)
posterior muscular pelvic wall
piriformis
bed for sacral nerve plexus
piriformis
passes through lesser sciatic foramen
passes through greater sciatic foramen
lesser- obturator internus
greater- piriformis
attaches to sacrum within lesser pelvis
passes through greater sciatic foramen
attaches to greater trochanter
piriformis
pelvic diaphragm =
levator ani + coccygeus
function of the pelvic diaphragm
functions to support viscera (particularly when increased intraabdominal pressure) and aids voluntary control of urination and fecal continence
3 muscles of levator ani
puborectalis
pubococcygeus
iliococcygeus
muscular sling arising from pubis; maintains fecal continence
puborectalis
arises from pubis and tendinous arch, attaches to coccygeus
pubococcygeus
arises from tendinuous arch and ischial spine and blends with pubococcygeus
iliococcygeus
coccygeus aka ischiococcygeus
ischial spin to cocygeus/sacrum
kidneys are considered _______ organs, although embryologically __________
abdominal
pelvic
classification of ureters
retroperitoneal
what prevents urinary reflux into ureters
ureters enter bladder obliquely, forming flap valves so muscular contractions of bladder act as sphincters preventing reflux
ureters pass _______– to uterine arteries orgins
medial