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1
Q

What separates the greater sciatic notch from the lesser sciatic notch?

A

The ischial spine

2
Q

What structures make up the perimeter of the pelvic inlet?

A

Pubic symphysis, pubic ramus, pectineal line, arcuate line, the margin of ala and promontory

3
Q

What angle is the greater sciatic notch in males?

A

Narrow inverted ā€˜Vā€™

4
Q

What angle is the greater sciatic notch in females?

A

Almost 90 degrees

5
Q

What are the 2 main components of levator ani?

A

Iliococcygeus and pubococcygeus

6
Q

What are the 2 main components of pubococcygeus?

A

Puborectalis and pubovaginalis/puboprostaticus

7
Q
A

Piriformis

8
Q
A

Obturator internus

9
Q
A

Pubococcygeus

10
Q
A

Iliococcygeus

11
Q
A

Pubococcygeus

12
Q
A

Piriformis

13
Q
A

Inguinal ligament

14
Q
A

Iliococcygeus

15
Q
A

Iliococcygeus

16
Q
A

Pubococcygeus

17
Q
A

Puborectalis