
Overview of the Pelvis
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- Q1Which of the following is not a border of the pelvic inlet?Sacral promotorySacral alaeArcuate line of ileumTip of coccyx posteriorly30s
- Q2You decided to leave your program and become an archaeologist. While on a dig you discover the remains of an ancient tribe. While investigating you come to find this was a female dominated tribe. What characteristic(s) of the bones allow you to come to this conclusion?The femurs are thick and indicate heavy vascular groovesThe pubic arch & subpubic angle are wider than 80 degrees, and the pelvic inlets are oval and roundedThe greater pelvis is deep, and the sacrums are long and narrowThe carpals are slight and fragile, indicating a slighter skeletal frame overall30s
- Q3While testing performing a nerve conduction velocity test on the anterior rami of L5 – S2 you recognize it’s not function properly. What effect, if any, will this have on the piriformis muscle?Reduce its ability to flex coccyxNo effectReduce its ability to externally rotate thighReduce its ability to support the pelvic viscera30s
- Q4An athlete who injured their sacral plexus will also have damage to which nerves?Splanchic nerveAnococcygeal nerveHypogastric nerveSciatic nerve30s
- Q5Which of the following is least likely to be affect by damage to the S4 rami?CoccygeusPiriformisLevator aniExternal anal sphincter30s
- Q6Which of the following structures does have its blood supply from the posterior division of the internal iliac artery?Female uterusCauda equineBladderRectum30s
- Q7Which of the following is not a true boundary of the perineum (perineal compartment)?Sacrum & coccyx; posteriorlyPubic symphysis; mediallyInferior pubic; anterolaterallyIschial tuberosities; laterally30s
- Q8A transverse line joining the anterior ends of the ____________ divides the perineum into the anal triangle and urogenital triangle.Sacrotuberous ligamentsIschiopubic ramusIschial tuberositiesPelvic brim30s
- Q9Which of the following is not a structure found in the urogenital triangle?Anal canalVulvaRoot of scrotumAnus30s
- Q10The floor of the pelvic cavity is formed by the pelvic diaphragm consisting of which muscles?Puborectalis and Obturator InternusPuborectalis and CoccygeusLevator Ani and CoccygeusLevator Ani and Obturator internus30s
- Q11The pelvis is wide and shallow with inverted ischial spines in females.I need a break.I'm hungry.TRUEFALSE30s
- Q12The primary blood supply to the pelvis and perineum is theObturator ArteryCommon Iliac ArteryInternal Iliac ArteryExternal Iliac Artery30s
- Q13What ligament covers the Intraperitoneal organs (uterine tubes & ovaries covered by peritoneum)?Broad ligamentLacunar ligamentInguinal ligamentPubovesical ligament30s
- Q14What fibers innervate the anal canal above the pectineal line?GVAGVEGSAGSE30s
- Q15What is Vaginismus?Involuntary control of external urethral sphincterDistension of bulbospongiosus & transverse perineal muscles causing involuntary spasms of sphincter urethrovaginalis & levator aniDistention of Compressor urethraeOverstretched or torn uterus during childbirth30s