Pelvis Anatomy Flashcards
What is the sacrum?
triangular shaped bone formed by the 5 vertebral segments.
What is the coccyx?
it is a part of the bony pelvis that articulates with the 5th sacral segment made up of 3-5 small bony segments
What is the ilium?
the largest superior portion of the bony pelvis. Looks like wings.
What is the wing ling area of the ilium called?
ala
What is the pubis?
another name for pubic bone. It forms the lower anterior portion of acetabu.um
What is the acetabulum located?
between the femoral head and the ala/wing like portion of the ilium
What is the pelvic brim?
the edges of the ala/wing like part of ilium
the urinary bladder, rectum and internal reproductive organs are in the ______ cavity
pelvic
How much fluid can the bladder hold
750 ml
How much urine needs to be in your bladder before you feel triggered to urinate?
250-500 ML
Where is the bladder located?
rests on the pelvic floor immediately posterior to the symphysis pubis
How long is the rectum?
15 cm
Where does the rectum extend from?
from s3-tip of coccyx
What is the narrow inferior 3rd of the uterus called?
cervix
How big does a pelvic lymph node have to be to be considered enlarged?
1.0 cm in short axis
