5 Questions
What is the number of sacral vertebrae that fuse to form the female pelvis?
Five
What is the direction of the female pelvis?
Pointing downwards
Where do the four parts of the pelvis meet?
At the sacral canal
What is the angle of the sub-pubic angle in the female pelvis?
90 degrees
What is the shape of the sacrum in the female pelvis?
Curved
Study Notes
Female Pelvis
- The female pelvis is a basin-shaped structure formed by the fusion of four pairs of bones.
- It is larger and more shallow than the male pelvis, with a wider inlet and a more rounded pelvic brim.
- The pelvis consists of four parts: two hip bones, the sacrum, and the coccyx.
- The sacral promontory is a prominent curved structure at the front of the sacrum.
- The sacral canal is a passage for the spinal cord and nerves.
- The pelvis meets the vertebral column at the sacrum.
- The female pelvis has a subpubic angle of 90 degrees.
- The sciatic notch is smooth and rounded.
This quiz covers the structure and features of the female pelvis, including the sacrum, sacral canal, and surrounding bones. Test your knowledge of the pelvis and its components. Learn about the differences between the male and female pelvis and how they relate to the spine and other parts of the body.
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