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Created on: 30-04-16 10:57

List the function of the pelvis

To protect the reproductive organs, bladder and rectum to allow movement of the body.

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The main bones of the pelvis

2xs Innominate bones, Sacrum and Coccyx

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Joints of the pelvis

Symphysis Pubis, 2 Sacroiliac Joints, and one Sacrococcygeal Joint

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4 ligaments of the pelvis

Sacroiliac Ligament, Symphysis Pubis , Sacrotuberous sacrospinous

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Landmarks of the Pelvic Brim

Sacral Promontory, Sacral Ala, Sacroiliac Joint, Illiopectenial Line, Illeopectaneal Eminence, Superior rams of the pubic bone, body of the pubic bone and symphysis pubis

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Pelvic Cavity

pubic bone and the sacral curve, all diameters 12cm

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Pelvis Outlet

Diamond shape, pubic bone and sacrococcygeal joint

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Diameters of the gynacoid pelvis

rounded brim, large fore pelvis, parallel side walls shallow cavity blunt ischial spines and wide sciatic notch.

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Three bones of the fetal skull

the face vault and base

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Card 2

Front

The main bones of the pelvis

Back

2xs Innominate bones, Sacrum and Coccyx

Card 3

Front

Joints of the pelvis

Back

Card 4

Front

4 ligaments of the pelvis

Back

Card 5

Front

Landmarks of the Pelvic Brim

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