W-27 Pelvis and Gluteal Region - Ligaments

Question 1

Inguinal (Attachment & Function)

Answer 1

Attaches to: Anterior Superior Iliac Spine to Pubic Tubercle

Function: Contains soft tissue and is the superior border to femoral triangle

Question 2

Sacrospinous (Attachment & Function)

Answer 2

Attaches to: Ischial Spine to Sacrum

Function: Prevents posterior rotation of the ilium

Question 3

Sacrotuberous (Attachment & Function)

Answer 3

Attaches to: Sacrum to Ischial tuberosity

Function: Stabilizes the pelvic girdle and limits upward titling of the sacrum and rotation of the pelvis

Question 4

Posterior Sacroiliac (Attachment & Function)

Answer 4

Attaches to: Ilium and Sacrum (in a depression posterior to them)
Function: Stabilise the sacroiliac joint and limit anterior rotation and displacement of the pelvic girdle

Question 5

Anterior Sacroiliac (Attachment & Function)

Answer 5

Attaches to: Sacrum (Anterolaterally) to Ilium (Auricular surface) and pre auricular sulcus
Function: stabilises the sacroiliac joint