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What structure separates the pelvic cavity from the perineum?
What structure separates the pelvic cavity from the perineum?
Which of the following correctly describes the true pelvis?
Which of the following correctly describes the true pelvis?
Which part of the pelvic bone forms the hip joint with the femur?
Which part of the pelvic bone forms the hip joint with the femur?
What forms the margin of the pelvic inlet?
What forms the margin of the pelvic inlet?
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What is located inferior to the pelvic floor?
What is located inferior to the pelvic floor?
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Which bones are included in the pelvis?
Which bones are included in the pelvis?
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Which notch is located posteriorly and is divided by the ischial spine?
Which notch is located posteriorly and is divided by the ischial spine?
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The obturator foramen is mostly closed by which structure?
The obturator foramen is mostly closed by which structure?
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What is the most superior component of the pelvic bone?
What is the most superior component of the pelvic bone?
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At what age do the components of the pelvic bone typically fuse into a single bone?
At what age do the components of the pelvic bone typically fuse into a single bone?
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What structure lies immediately superior to the sacral surface of the ilium?
What structure lies immediately superior to the sacral surface of the ilium?
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Which part of the ilium is involved in forming the wall of the lesser pelvis?
Which part of the ilium is involved in forming the wall of the lesser pelvis?
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What is the anterior termination of the iliac crest known as?
What is the anterior termination of the iliac crest known as?
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What feature of the iliac crest projects laterally near the anterior end of the crest?
What feature of the iliac crest projects laterally near the anterior end of the crest?
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What surface of the iliac wing is concave and forms the iliac fossa?
What surface of the iliac wing is concave and forms the iliac fossa?
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Which feature serves as the point of attachment for the rectus femoris muscle?
Which feature serves as the point of attachment for the rectus femoris muscle?
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Which structure is formed by the fusion of five sacral vertebrae?
Which structure is formed by the fusion of five sacral vertebrae?
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What is the name of the prominent feature of the ischium that provides attachment for lower limb muscles?
What is the name of the prominent feature of the ischium that provides attachment for lower limb muscles?
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Which ramus of the pubis projects laterally and inferiorly to connect with the ischium?
Which ramus of the pubis projects laterally and inferiorly to connect with the ischium?
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What structure marks the anterior edge of the body of the first sacral vertebra and projects forward?
What structure marks the anterior edge of the body of the first sacral vertebra and projects forward?
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Which surface of the superior pubic ramus is marked by the obturator groove?
Which surface of the superior pubic ramus is marked by the obturator groove?
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What is the term for the sharp superior margin of the triangular surface of the pubis?
What is the term for the sharp superior margin of the triangular surface of the pubis?
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Which part of the pelvis articulates with the ilium?
Which part of the pelvis articulates with the ilium?
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Which area of the sacrum is a large roughened surface that supports ligament attachment?
Which area of the sacrum is a large roughened surface that supports ligament attachment?
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Study Notes
Pelvis Anatomy
- The pelvis is a region enclosed by pelvic bones and the lower spine.
- It's divided into two parts: the false (greater) pelvis (part of the abdominal cavity) and the true (lesser) pelvis (containing the pelvic cavity).
- The pelvic cavity continuous with the abdominal cavity above.
- The pelvic inlet is completely surrounded by bone.
- The pelvic floor separates the pelvic cavity from the perineum.
- The perineum, situated below the pelvic floor, is bordered by the pelvic outlet.
- It contains openings for the digestive and urinary systems, reproductive tract, and external genitalia.
Pelvic Bones
- The pelvis's bony structure includes two pelvic bones, the sacrum, and the coccyx.
- The sacrum connects to the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) at the lumbosacral joint.
- Pelvic bones connect posteriorly to the sacrum (sacroiliac joints) and anteriorly to each other (pubic symphysis).
- Each pelvic bone is somewhat irregular and has two sections.
- The upper section, above the oblique line, forms the lateral wall of the false pelvis.
- The lower section, below the oblique line, forms the lateral wall of the true pelvis.
- The linea terminalis, the lower two-thirds of the oblique line, forms part of the pelvic inlet.
- Each pelvic bone contains the acetabulum, a socket that forms the hip joint with the femur's head.
- Below the acetabulum is the obturator foramen, mostly covered by a membrane.
- The obturator canal, a small opening through the membrane, connects the lower limb and pelvic cavity.
- The posterior margin of the pelvic bone comprises the greater sciatic notch, lesser sciatic notch, and ischial tuberosity.
- The anterior margin includes the anterior superior iliac spine, anterior inferior iliac spine, and pubic tubercle.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the pelvis, including its structure and components. Learn about the differences between the false and true pelvis, as well as the key pelvic bones. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of this crucial part of human anatomy.