Pelvic Girdle Anatomy and Gender Differences

The pelvic girdle consists of two hip bones called the right and left ______.

The ______ is a joint located in the middle of the pelvis, connecting the two pubic bones.

The greater ______ of the femur is a prominent bony landmark used in pelvic radiography.

The ______ tuberosity is another significant bony landmark in the pelvic region.

The tip of the ______ is used as a reference point in radiographic imaging of the pelvis.

Pelvic Girdle Anatomy

The pelvic girdle is comprised of two hip bones, the sacrum, and the coccyx.
Each hip bone is comprised of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

Gender Differences in Pelvic Girdle

The pelvic girdle varies between genders.

### True Pelvis vs False Pelvis

The true pelvis is the region below the pelvic brim, and is involved with childbirth in females.
The false pelvis is the region above the pelvic brim, and is not involved with childbirth.

Localizing Anatomic Structures

The iliac crest is the superior border of the ilium.
The ASIS (anterior superior iliac spine) is a bony prominence on the anterior iliac crest.
The pubic symphysis is the joint in the midline of the pelvis where right and left pubic bones meet.
The greater trochanter of the femur is a bony prominence on the lateral aspect of the femur
The ischial tuberosity is a bony prominence located on the posterior aspect of the ischium.
The tip of the coccyx is the most inferior portion of the coccyx.

Joints of the Pelvis

The sacroiliac joint is a synovial joint that connects the sacrum to the right and left ilia.
The pubic symphysis is a cartilaginous joint formed by the union of the two pubic bones.

Explore the anatomy of the pelvic girdle, including its composition and gender differences in structure. Learn about the true vs. false pelvis and localize important anatomic structures such as the iliac crest and pubic symphysis. This quiz will enhance your understanding of pelvic anatomy and its significance in human biology.