Anatomy of the pelvis

Question 1

What 3 bones make up the pelvis?

Answer 1

2 hip bones and the sacrum

Question 2

Is the sacrum part of the axial or appendicular skeleton?

Answer 2

Axial

Question 3

Describe how the bones in the pelvis articulate with each other

Answer 3

The two hip bones articulate anteriorly with each other and posteriorly with the sacrum

Question 4

Name the 3 parts of the hip bone

Answer 4

ilium, ischium, and pubis

Question 5

Find a diagram and identify the 3 parts of the hip bone

Answer 5

Done!

Question 6

Compare and contrast 3 aspects of the pelvis shape between males and females

Answer 6

Pelvic cavity: F = round, M = conical
Pelvic outlet: F = open, M = slightly obscured
Subpubic angle: F = open, M = narrower

Question 7

Why is the female pelvis shaped differently to the male pelvis?

Answer 7

To maximise space in the pelvic cavity, specifically for a women to carry and birth a child

Question 8

What is the primary function of the pelvis?

Answer 8

Stability for weight bearing and support for internal organs