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Anatomy of the Pelvic Region Quiz

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Which bone forms the anterior part of the pelvic girdle?

Pubis

Explanation

Forms the front portion of the pelvic girdle.

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

Digestive function

Explanation

Not involved in digestion.

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

Weight-bearing

Explanation

Supports weight in pelvic area.

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

Sacrotuberous ligament

Explanation

Connects sacrum, coccyx, and ischial spine.

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

S1-S4

Explanation

Comprised of these spinal nerves.

What is the primary function of the pelvic floor muscles?

Support pelvic organs

Explanation

Maintains the position of pelvic organs.

Which ligament connects the ovary to the pelvic wall?

Suspensory ligament

Explanation

Connects ovary to pelvic wall for support.

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

Superior pelvic aperture

Explanation

Notable in upper pelvis.

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

Iliococcygeus

Explanation

Component of levator ani muscle set.

#10

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

Ischium

Explanation

Linked with the ischium.

#11

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

Pudendal nerve

Explanation

Traverses this area.

#12

The obturator foramen is formed by which pelvic bones?

Ischium and pubis

Explanation

Created by these two bones.

#13

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

Pudendal nerve

Explanation

Supplies nerves to pelvic floor muscles.

#14

The pudendal canal contains which important structure?

Pudendal nerve

Explanation

Houses this crucial nerve.

#15

Which ligament attaches the uterus to the sacrum?

Uterosacral ligament

Explanation

Connects uterus to sacrum.

#16

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

Internal iliac artery

Explanation

Originates from this major vessel.

#17

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

Passage for urine and feces

Explanation

Route for waste elimination.

Anatomy of the Pelvic Region Quiz

Which bone forms the anterior part of the pelvic girdle?

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

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

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

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

What is the primary function of the pelvic floor muscles?

Which ligament connects the ovary to the pelvic wall?

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

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

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

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

The obturator foramen is formed by which pelvic bones?

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

The pudendal canal contains which important structure?

Which ligament attaches the uterus to the sacrum?

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

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

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