Pelvis Anatomy
This is the total number of bones the os coxae is made up of
What is 3
the 3 bones that make up pelvis
What are the ilium, ischium, pubis
Name 4 bony landmarks of the ilium.
ASIS, PSIS, AIIS, PIIS, SI joint, iliac crest
only quadriceps muscle that performs hip flexion
rectus femoris
These 2 bones are directly inferior to the lumbar vertebrae
What are the sacrum and the coccyx
This is the large opening in each hip
What are the obturator foramina (foramen)
What does AIIS stand for?
anterior inferior iliac spine
This is the origin of the hamstrings.
What is the ischial tuberosity
which 3 muscles extend the hip and flex the knee?
The hip is referring to the joint. Which 2 structures meet to form the joint?
acetabulum and femur
This is the bony landmark all the hip bones articulate together to form
What is the acetabulum
What does PSIS stand for?
posterior superior iliac spine
If you lean forward in you chair you are sitting more on the...
ischial tuberosity
Origin of sartorius
ASIS
What is the name for the joint where the sacrum meet the iliac?
sacroiliac or si joint
The strongest ligament in the body is called the
y ligament or iliofemoral ligament
Locate the ASIS on someone else
teacher check
This is the most interior portion and sits 1 1/2 - 2 inches below the symphysis pubis.
ischial tuberosity
origin of rectus femoris
AIIS
These are the alternate names for the 2 hip bones
What are the os coxae and innominate bones
This is the smallest of the hip bones
What is the pubis
Most commonly contused site of the pelvis
iliac crest
This cartilage is at the same level as the greater trochanter of the femur
What is the pubic symphysis
Origin, insertion, action of the gracilis
origin- femur, insertion-pes anserine, action- hip adduction