Pelvis/Hip structure (bones, muscles), and purpose of each and as a whole; neutral pelvis and common deviations

Question 1

Pelvis/Hip structure (bones) (5)

Answer 1

Iliac crest
anterior superior iliac spine
posterior superior iliac spine
ischial tuberosity
greater trochanter

Question 2

the largest bone of the pelvis.

Answer 2

ilium

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the curved upper edge of the ilium, the largest bone of the pelvis. It is palpable along the sides of the lower back

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iliac crest

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Iliac crest: the _____ upper edge of the _____, the largest bone of the pelvis. It is palpable along the sides of the ____ ____.

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Iliac crest: the curved upper edge of the ilium, the largest bone of the pelvis. It is palpable along the sides of the lower back

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commonly referred to as the “hip bone”

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iliac crest

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Serves as an attachment point for various muscles of the abdomen and lower back, such as the external oblique and the latissimus dorsi

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iliac crest

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iliac crest serves as
as an -
___ __ for various muscles of the ___ and lower back, such as the external oblique and the latissimus dorsi

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Serves as an attachment point for various muscles of the abdomen and lower back, such as the external oblique and the latissimus dorsi

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The bony prominence located at the front of the iliac crest, at the top of the pelvis

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Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

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Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

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The bony prominence located at the front of the iliac crest, at the top of the pelvis

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ASIS

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Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

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Easily palpable on the front of the hip, often felt when you place your hands on the side of your lower abdomen

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Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

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Serves as an attachment point for the inguinal ligament and the sartorius muscle

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Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

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Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) serves as….

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Serves as an attachment point for the inguinal ligament and the sartorius muscle

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PSIS

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Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)

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Located at the back of the iliac crest just above the sacrum

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Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)

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Bone protrusion you can feel at the lower back, in the area of the “dimples of venus”

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Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)

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Serves as an attachment point for the posterior sacroiliac ligaments

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Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)

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Rounded bony prominence on the inferior (lower) portion of the ischium, one of the three bones that form the pelvis.

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Ischial tuberosity

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It’s what you sit on when you’re on a hard surface

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Ischial tuberosity

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The_____ ____provides attachment for muscles such as the hamstrings and the adductor magnus

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The ischial tuberosity provides attachment for muscles such as the hamstrings and the adductor magnus

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The ischial tuberosity provides attachment for muscles such as _____ and ____

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the hamstrings and the adductor magnus

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A large prominent bony projection on the proximal (upper) end of the femur, located on the lateral side of the thigh. It can be felt on the outset side of the hip

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Greater trochanter

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the greater trochanter serves as a point of attachment for several muscles, including …..

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The greater trochanter serves as a point of attachment for several muscles, including the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and external rotators of the hip

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serves as a point of attachment for several muscles, including the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and external rotators of the hip

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The greater trochanter

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_____ Pelvis: natural curves maintained, without excessive tilting forward (anterior tilt) or backward (posterior tilt).

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Neutral Pelvis: natural curves maintained, without excessive tilting forward (anterior tilt) or backward (posterior tilt).

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anterior tilt of pelvis

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tilting forward

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pelvis tilting forward

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anterior tilt

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posterior tilt

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pelvis tilting backward

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pelvis tilting backward

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posterior tilt

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This alignment helps establish a strong, stable foundation for movement and supports the spine’s natural curvature

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Neutral pelvis

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Neutral pelvis helps establish a strong, stable ______ for movement and supports the ______'s natural _____

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Neutral pelvis helps establish a strong, stable foundation for movement and supports the spine’s natural curvature

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To find neutral pelvis....

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1. Lie on your back with your knees bend and feet flat on the floor, about hip width apart 2. Place your hands on your pelvis to feel its position 3. Gently rock your pelvis forward and backward, noticing the difference between a “flat back” (posterior pelvic tilt) and an exaggerated arch in the lower back (anterior pelvic tilt) 4. Find the midpoint between the two positions, where your lower back has a natural curve but is not overly arched or pressed into the floor.

Question 33

In ______ ____, the hipbones (ASIS) and pubic bone are level, allowing for better control and more efficient movement patterns in pilates exercises

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neutral pelvis

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In neutral pelvis, the ______ and ____ ____ are level, allowing for better control and more efficient movement patterns in pilates exercises

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In neutral pelvis, the hipbones (ASIS) and pubic bone are level, allowing for better control and more efficient movement patterns in pilates exercises

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hipbones abbreviated to

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ASIS

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____ pelvis aids in core activation and minimize strain on the lower back

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neutral

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Neutral pelivs aids in core ____ and minimize _____ on the lower ____

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Aids in core activation and minimize strain on the lower back

Question 38

Pelvis muscles of the powerhouse (4)

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Elevator ani muscles: group of muscles that form the pelvic floor Ructum: final position for the large intestine Urethra: duct that carries urine (an in males, semen) outside the body Urethra: duct that carries urine (an in males, semen) outside the body Symphysis pubis: cartilaginous joint located at the front of the pelvis, where the left and right pubic bones meet.

Question 39

In addition to lower back and hip stability; Pelvis muscles of the powerhouse are involved in various functions including... (4)

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urination, defecation, sexual function, and childbirth

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group of muscles that form the pelvic floor

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Elevator ani muscles

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They play an essential role in supporting the pelvic organs, such as the bladder, uterus, and rectum

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Elevator ani muscles

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Muscles include: pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus, and ischiococcygeus muscles

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Elevator ani muscles

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final position for the large intestine

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Ructum

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duct that carries urine (an in males, semen) outside the body

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Urethra

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cartilaginous joint located at the front of the pelvis, where the left and right pubic bones meet. Allows for some movement, especially during childbirth

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Symphysis pubis: