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TEC1 - Semester 2: Pelvic biomechanics Flashcards

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What are the bones of the pelvis?

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Sacrum, Coccyx, Ilium, Pubis, Ischium

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Describe the structure of the sacrum.

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  • triangular shaped
  • part of the axial skeleton, but also helps completes pelvic ring
  • 5 fused vertebrae
  • articulates with L5 (S) and pelvic bones (L)
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What are functions of the sacrum?

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  • strong foundation for pelvic girdle
  • stable base for spine
  • large area for attachment of muscles and ligaments
  • protection of pelvic contents
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What does the sacrum contain?

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  • encloses sacral canal
  • contains cauda equina + spinal meninges
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Describe the structure of the coccyx.

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  • is remnant of a tail
  • triangular shaoed
  • 3-5 fused vertebrae
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Which bones form the “Innominate”?

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ilium, pubis, ischium

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Describe the ilium’s structure.

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  • fan shaped
  • comprises superior 2/3 of the pelvic bone
  • superior 2/5 of acetabulum
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Which landmarks can one find on the ilium?

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iliac crest, ASIS, AIIS, PSIS, PIIS

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Describe the structure of the pubis.

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  • anterior part of pelvic bones
  • has a body and 2 rami (S and I)
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Which landmarks can one find on the pubis?

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pubic tubercle, pubic crest, iliopubic ramus, ischipubic ramus

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Describe the structure of the ischium.

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  • L-shaped
  • has a body and one ramus
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Which landmarks can one find on the ischium?

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body, rami, ischial tuberosity, ischial spine

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Describe the acetablulum.

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  • hemispherical cavity articulating with head of femur
  • directed L, I and A
  • stable joint due to deep concavity
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What is the acetabulum formed by?

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fusion of pubis, ischium and ilium

Pubis: A and I 1/5
Ischium: P and I 2/5
Ilium: remaining 2/5

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What are the muscles of the pelvis?

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tensor fascia latae, iliopsoas, gluteus max. med. & min.

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What are the joints of the pelvis?

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SI-joint, Symphysis pubis, Sacrococcygeal joint

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Which joints are functional (=move)?

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both SI Joints & pubic symphysis

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Which types of joints can the SI joint be divided in?

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  1. Fibrous syndesmotic joint
  2. Synovial plane gliding joint
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Describe the fibrous syndesmosis.

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amphiathrotic sacroiliac ligaments bind the tuberosities of the ilium to the sacrum

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Describe the synovial sacroiliac joint.

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alar surface of sacrum articulates with medial auricular surface of ilium

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Does the SI joint have a self-locking mechanism?

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What does that mechanism serve for?

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to reduce weight bearing efforts. helps with stability in push-off phase of gait

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What is the closed-packed position?

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= locked position
- maximal contact of articulating surfaces
- joint ligaments and capsule are tight
- no joint play
- very stable position

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What is the loose-packed position?

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  • joint surfaces maximally separated
  • joint capsule and ligaments relaxed
  • a lot of joint play
  • resting position
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Describe the Symphysis pubis joint.
- cartilaginous symphysis joint - amphiarthrodial - lies between articular surfaces of the pubic bones - resists tensile, shearing, compressive forces
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Describe the Sacrococcygeal joint.
- cartilaginous joint - amphiarthrodial - slightly movable, but ossifies over time and becomes immovable - between apex of surface and base of coccyx
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What are the primary ligaments of the SIJ?
interosseous, posterior and anterior SI
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Describe the interosseous sacroiliac ligament.
- connects posterior sacral auricular surface to the iliac tuberosity - resists anterior and inferior motion of sacrum - one of the strongest ligaments in the body
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Describe the Posterior SI ligament.
- posterior to interosseous ligament - stabilizes SIJ - resists excessive counternutation
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Describe the anterior SI ligament.
- strengthens anterior part of capsule/joint - resists excessive nutation
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What are the secondary ligaments of the SIJ?
iliolumbar, sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligament
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Describe the iliolumbar ligament.
- between iliac crest and TP of L5 (sometimes also L4) - prevents anterior translation and excessive rotation of L5
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Describe the sacrospinous ligament.
- between the lateral margin of lower sacral half and coccyx and the spine of the ischium - anterior to sacrotuberous ligament - resists sacral nutation during weight bearing
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Describe the sacrotuberous ligament.
- proximal attachment: PSIS, PIIS, lower 1/2 of sacrum, lower 1/2 of sacral crest and coccyx - distal attachment: ischial tuberosity - stabilize sacral nutation and resist counternutation during weight bearing
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What are the ligament of the symphysis pubis?
superior, inferior, anterior and posterior pubic ligament
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What is the function of these ligaments?
to stabilize the pubic joint
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What are the coccygeal ligaments?
anterior & posterior ligament, 3 lateral sacrococcygeal ligaments
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What is the anterior ligament an extension of?
the ALL
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What is the posterior ligament an extension of?
the PLL and ligamentum flavum
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Describe the Sacrococcygeal ligaments
from lateral angles of sacrum to TP of coccyx
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Which function do the ligaments perform?
stabilize the sacrococcygeal joint
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What are the sacral motions?
nutation, counternutation and rotation
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What happens in sacral nutation?
sacral base tilts anterior/inferior; sacral apex moves posterior/superior
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What happens in sacral counternutation?
sacral base tilts posterior/superior; sacral apex moves anterior/inferior
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Sacral rotation occurs along an oblique axis of rotation. Where is the right/left oblique axis?
Right: from right anterior base to left lower sacrum Left: from left anterior base to right lower sacrum
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what happens to the sacrum if the trunk laterally flexes?
torsion around ipsilateral oblique axis (right lateral flexion = ROA; left lateral flexion = LOA)
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what happens to the sacrum if the trunk rotates?
sacral torsion around contralateral axis
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Which movements of the pelvis/innominates are possible?
anterior, posterior & lateral tilt, rotation

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