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?

<p>Pubic tubercle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abdominopelvic cavity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the bony pelvis?

<p>Transmit the weight of the body from the vertebral column to the femurs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many bones make up the bony pelvis?

<p>4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pelvic brim (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the pelvic cavity located?

<p>Below the pelvic outlet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the false pelvis?

<p>Supports the abdominal contents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The area occupied below the pelvic inlet is known as?

<p>True Pelvis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pelvic inlet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Divides the abdominal cavity above from the pelvic cavity below (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pelvis is common in females?

<p>Gynecoid pelvis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an Android pelvis?

<p>Male pelvis, funnel-shape (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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