Anatomy of the Pelvic Region Quiz

Test your understanding of pelvic anatomy with this quiz covering bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and functions of the pelvic region.

#1

Which bone forms the anterior part of the pelvic girdle?

Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Sacrum
#2

Which of the following is NOT a function of the pelvic cavity?

Reproductive function
Digestive function
Urinary function
Supportive function
#3

What is the primary function of the sacroiliac joint in the pelvic region?

Flexion and extension
Rotation
Weight-bearing
Articulation with the coccyx
#4

Which pelvic ligament extends from the sacrum and coccyx to the ischial spine?

Sacrotuberous ligament
Round ligament
Cardinal ligament
Uterosacral ligament
#5

The sacral plexus is formed by the anterior rami of which spinal nerves?

S1-S4
L1-L4
T10-T12
C1-C4
#6

What is the primary function of the pelvic floor muscles?

Breathing
Digestion
Support pelvic organs
Pumping blood
#7

Which ligament connects the ovary to the pelvic wall?

Round ligament
Suspensory ligament
Cardinal ligament
Broad ligament
#8

The sacral promontory is a prominent landmark in which part of the pelvis?

Anterior pelvic wall
Posterior pelvic wall
Superior pelvic aperture
Inferior pelvic aperture
#9

Which muscle is part of the levator ani group in the pelvic floor?

Piriformis
Coccygeus
Iliococcygeus
Gemellus superior
#10

The term 'ischial tuberosity' is associated with which pelvic bone?

Ilium
Pubis
Ischium
Sacrum
#11

Which structure passes through the greater sciatic foramen but below the piriformis muscle?

Superior gluteal nerve
Inferior gluteal nerve
Sciatic nerve
Pudendal nerve
#12

The obturator foramen is formed by which pelvic bones?

Ilium and ischium
Ischium and pubis
Ilium and pubis
Coccyx and sacrum
#13

Which nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of the pelvic floor?

Femoral nerve
Sciatic nerve
Pudendal nerve
Obturator nerve
#14

The pudendal canal contains which important structure?

Urethra
Vagina
Pudendal nerve
Rectum
#15

Which ligament attaches the uterus to the sacrum?

Broad ligament
Round ligament
Uterosacral ligament
Cardinal ligament
#16

The uterine artery arises from which main vessel in the pelvic region?

Internal iliac artery
External iliac artery
Common iliac artery
Aorta
#17

What is the function of the perineum in the pelvic region?

Protection of pelvic organs
Support of pelvic organs
Passage for urine and feces
Attachment of pelvic muscles

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