Anterior View of Female Pelvis Surface Landmarks

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What is the surface landmark on the male pelvis that corresponds to the point of fusion of the pubic bones?

Symphysis pubis (correct)

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)

Greater trochanter of the femur

Iliac crest

Which structure in the female pelvis is used as a landmark for local anesthesia injections during childbirth?

Scrotum

Symphysis pubis (correct)

Glans penis

Body of the penis

Which type of pelvis has a larger false pelvis compared to the true pelvis?

Female pelvis (correct)

Sciatic notches

Pelvic inlet

Male pelvis

Which bony landmark in the pelvis serves as an attachment site for abdominal muscles?

Pubic tubercle Signup and view all the answers

What pelvic structure forms the boundary between the abdomen and the pelvis?

Abdominopelvic cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the bony pelvis?

Transmit the weight of the body from the vertebral column to the femurs Signup and view all the answers

How many bones make up the bony pelvis?

4 Signup and view all the answers

Which structure divides the bony pelvis into false and true pelvis?

Pelvic brim Signup and view all the answers

Where is the pelvic cavity located?

Below the pelvic outlet Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the false pelvis?

Supports the abdominal contents Signup and view all the answers

The area occupied below the pelvic inlet is known as?

True Pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical structure divides the abdominal region above from the pelvic cavity below?

Pelvic inlet Signup and view all the answers

Which pelvic landmark is described as a complete bony ring that forms the pelvis?

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the pelvis, what is the function of the pelvic inlet?

Divides the abdominal cavity above from the pelvic cavity below Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pelvis is common in females?

Gynecoid pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an Android pelvis?

Male pelvis, funnel-shape Signup and view all the answers

Anterior View of Female Pelvis Surface Landmarks

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