Pelvic Anatomy 2 Flashcards
Explain how the arrangement of ligaments of the sacrum relates to force transmission through the pelvis.
1
Q
What kind of joint is the sacroiliac joint and what ligaments reinforce it?
A
- Synoival joint
- Reinforced by:
- sacrospinous ligament
- sacrotuberous ligament
- dorsal sacroiliac ligament
2
Q
What purpose do the ligaments surrounding the sacroiliac joint serve?
A
- Reinforcement of the joint
- resists anterior rotation of sacrum
- little movement occurs here
