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Bones of the Pelvis
1. Four Bones: - A. Left Hip Bone - B. Right Hip Bone - C. Sacrum - D. Coccyx
Divisions of the Hip Bone
1. Three Divisions: - A. Ilium - B. Ischium - C. Pubis
2. Alternate Names: - Innominate Bone: Refers to one half of the ...
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Bones of the Pelvis
1. Four Bones:
- A. Left Hip Bone
- B. Right Hip Bone
- C. Sacrum
- D. Coccyx
Divisions of the Hip Bone
1. Three Divisions:
- A. Ilium
- B. Ischium
- C. Pubis
2. Alternate Names:
- Innominate Bone: Refers to one half of the pelvic girdle, also known as the hip bone or ossa coxae.
Pelvic Anatomy
1. Largest Foramen:
- Obturator Foramen
2. Non-palpable Bony Landmark:
- Lesser Trochanter
3. Two Aspects of the Ischium:
- A. Body
- B. Ramus
, 4. Imaginary Plane Separating Pelvic Regions:
- Pelvic Brim
Pelvis Characteristics
1. False Pelvis Structures/Characteristics:
- Supports the lower abdominal organs
- Formed primarily by the ala of the ilium
- Greater pelvis
2. True Pelvis Structures/Characteristics:
- Lesser pelvis
- Cavity
- Forms the actual birth canal
- Found below the pelvic brim
3. Average Male Pelvis Characteristics:
- Pubic Arch Angle: Acute angle, less than 90 degrees.
- Radiographic Characteristics:
- Heart-shaped (oval) inlet
- Acute pubic arch (less than 90 degrees)
- Iliac wings less flared
4. Average Female Pelvis Characteristics:
- Pubic Arch Angle: Obtuse angle, greater than 90 degrees.
- Radiographic Characteristics:
- Iliac wings more flared
- Larger and more rounded inlet
Pelvic Structures
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