Mastering the Pelvic Girdle

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What are the main objectives of studying the lecture on pelvic girdle?

Identify the main structures of the pelvis, including bones, joints, special structures, & deep & superficial muscles. (correct)
Learn about the history of pelvic girdle anatomy
Understand the cultural significance of the pelvic girdle
Explore the impact of pelvic girdle on ancient civilizations

What is the function of the sacrum in the pelvic girdle?

Connects the pelvis to the lower limbs
Supports the upper body weight
Fixes the spinal column to the pelvis and stabilizes the pelvic girdle (correct)
Provides flexibility to the pelvic girdle

What forms the bony pelvis?

Coccyx only
Hip bones + coccyx + sacrum (correct)
Sacrum only
Hip bones only

What is the role of the coccyx in the pelvic girdle?

<p>Attachment site for muscles of pelvic floor and sometimes portions of gluteus maximus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is each hip bone formed?

<p>By the fusion of three bones: Ilium, Ischium, and Pubis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What are the main objectives of studying the lecture on pelvic girdle? What is the function of the sacrum in the pelvic girdle? What forms the bony pelvis? What is the role of the coccyx in the pelvic girdle? How is each hip bone formed?