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Pelvis

Pelvis anatomy

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Process located on the proximal femur? trochanter
What serves as a base for the trunk? pelvis
Large opening created by the joining of 2 bones of the pelvis obturator foramen
The pelvis consist of what bones? right innominate (hip) bone, left innominate bone, sacrum and coccyx
The posterior portion of the pelvis is made up of what? sacrum and coccyx
What are some differences in the pelvic anatomy of males? heavier, narrower, and deeper pelvis; angle at pubic symphysis is acute; openings are more heart shaped or round
What two portions are is the pelvis divided into by an oblique plane that extends from the upper margin of sacrum to upper margin of pubic symphysis? Greater (false) pelvis and the Lesser (true) pelvis
Pelvic Brim plane formed by circling from the upper sacrum to the upper margin of the symphysis pubis
The _______ is the area between the inlet and outlet of the pelvis. Pelvic cavity
What is another name for the hip bone besides innominate? os coxae
What three bones make up one hip bone? ilium, ischium and pubis
When the three bones of the hip come together what do they form? acetabulum
What are some differences in the pelvic anatomy of females? wider, shallower, lighter pelvis; angle at symphysis is obtuse; crests are flared outward; iliac spines are further apart
The broad , curved portion of the ilium is called the _______ ala
What are two promionent process found on the anterior portion of the ilium ASIS and AIIS
What are two prominent processes found on the posterior portion of the ilium? PSIS and PIIS
What is the most superior portion of the ilium? iliac crest
iliac fossa is a term that can also be used for what? ala
Articulates with the superior lateral portion of the sacrum Auricle fossa
Where is the Greater sciatic notch located? It is located posteriorly below the auricle fossa
Articlutes with the inferior ramus of the pubis ishial ramus
Expanded portion on which the trunk rests when seated Ischial tuberosity
Measured during child birth ischial spine
What are the three parts of the pubis? body, superior ramus and the inferior ramus
What joint do the pubis bones form? pubic symphysis
Junction of ischial ramus and pubis inferior ramus obturator foramen
What is the name of the joint where the right and left ilia and the sacrum meet? sacroiliac (SI) joints
What kind of joint is the hip joint? ball and socket joint
What are some landmarks that can be used to localize anatomy? Iliac crest, ASIS, pubic symphysis, greater trochanter, ischial tuberosity, tip of coccyx
The pubic symphysis lies in the same plane as _________ the greater trocahtner
Horizontal plane as the midpoint of the hip joint and coccyx Highest point of the greater trocahnter
What is the hip joint localization technique? Palpate ASIS and superior margin of pubic symphysis, draw a line connecting the two, and then draw a line at a right angle to midpoint of the above line. Line will parallel femoral neck
The sacroiliac joint is a _______ joint. gliding
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