Anatomy of the Pelvic Girdle Quiz

The ilium, ischium, and pubis bones form the pelvic girdle.

The pelvic girdle functions to protect the reproductive organs.

The pubis bone articulates anteriorly with its counterpart at the pubic symphysis.

The ischium bone is part of the innominate bone.

The bony prominence on the ilium that can be felt at the upper border of the pelvis is called the anterior superior iliac spine.

The sacroiliac joint connects the pelvic girdle to the axial skeleton.

The obturator foramen is the opening in the pelvic girdle through which nerves and blood vessels pass.

The levator ani muscle is located within the pelvic cavity and supports the pelvic organs.

The sacroiliac joint is formed by the articulation between the sacrum and the ilium.

The function of the obturator foramen is to allow passage of nerves and blood vessels.

The round ligament helps support the weight of the uterus and prevent it from sagging downward.

The sacrotuberous ligament connects the ischial tuberosity to the sacrum and coccyx.

The primary function of the sacrotuberous ligament is to resist movement of the sacrum.

The sacrotuberous ligament attaches the ischial tuberosity to the greater trochanter of the femur.

The sacrotuberous ligament connects the ischial spine to the ilium.