Sacrum & coccyx Flashcards
1
Q
What is the natural curve of the sacrum/coccyx?
A
Kiphotic curve
2
Q
How many sacral segments are there?
A
5
3
Q
How many coccyx vertebrae are there?
A
3-5
4
Q
Name the 3 bones that make up the pelvis.
A
Ilium, ischium, pubis
5
Q
Name the articulation between the ilia and the sacrum. What type of joints are they?
A
Sacroiliac joint. It is a synovial irregular sliding joint
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