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12 Cards in this Set
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These bones make up what? 1. Iliac Crest 2. Ilium 3. Ischium |
Innominate Bone |
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Pubic Symphysis |
Midline cartilaginous joint uniting the left and right pubic bones |
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Function of female pelvis? |
To provide a weight bearing bridge for body. |
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Boney Pelvis does what? |
1. Protects female organs
2. Weight bearing bridge for body 3. Directs baby head |
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Linea Terminalis includes? |
False Pelvis & True Pelvis |
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False Pelvis is apart of what cavity? |
Abdominal |
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True Pelvis is apart of what cavity? |
Pelvic |
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What is the pelvic inlet? |
It is bounded posteriorly by sacral promontory, laterally by iliopectineal & anteriorly to pubis symphysis |
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Pelvic Muscles are _________? |
Usually paired structures |
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The rectus abdomens can cause ________? |
Artifacts |
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The pelvic diaphragm is also known as _______? |
The pelvic floor |
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The pelvic diaphragm does what? |
1. Resist abdominal pressure 2. resist gravity |
