Anatomy of the Pelvis Quiz
Explore the intricacies of pelvic anatomy with this quiz. From bones to muscles to ligaments, challenge yourself with 15 questions!
#1
Which bone forms the anterior part of the pelvis?
#2
What is the name of the bony prominence located at the anterior aspect of the pelvis?
Acetabulum
Symphysis pubis
Iliac crest
Ischial tuberosity
#3
Which ligament connects the two pubic bones anteriorly?
Sacrotuberous ligament
Pubic symphysis
Inguinal ligament
Round ligament of the uterus
#4
What is the main function of the coccyx in the pelvis?
Supports the weight of the body
Articulates with the sacrum
Facilitates movement of the hip joint
Anchors the pelvic floor muscles
#5
Which part of the pelvis is considered the true pelvis?
Pelvic brim
Pelvic inlet
Pelvic outlet
Ischial tuberosity
#6
What is the function of the sacroiliac joint?
Allows flexion and extension of the hip
Provides stability and transfers weight from the spine to the pelvis
Enables lateral rotation of the thigh
Facilitates adduction and abduction of the hip
#7
Which ligament connects the ischial spine to the sacrum?
Sacrotuberous ligament
Sacrococcygeal ligament
Inguinal ligament
Round ligament of the uterus
#8
Which muscle is responsible for the abduction of the hip joint?
Psoas major
Gluteus medius
Rectus femoris
Adductor magnus
#9
What is the function of the obturator foramen in the pelvis?
Passage for the femoral nerve
Allows the passage of blood vessels
Facilitates movement of the hip joint
Opening for the obturator nerve and vessels
#10
What is the primary function of the iliacus muscle in the pelvis?
Flexion and lateral rotation of the hip joint
Extension of the hip joint
Abduction of the hip joint
Adduction of the hip joint
#11
What is the primary function of the pelvic floor muscles?
Control bladder and bowel movements
Flexion and extension of the hip joint
Support the weight of the upper body
Facilitate rotation of the sacrum
#12
Which artery supplies blood to the pelvic organs?
Femoral artery
Internal iliac artery
External iliac artery
Popliteal artery
#13
Which nerve innervates the muscles of the pelvic floor?
Femoral nerve
Obturator nerve
Pudendal nerve
Sciatic nerve
#14
What is the role of the sacral promontory in the pelvis?
Articulates with the coccyx
Forms the sacroiliac joint
Marks the division between the true and false pelvis
Facilitates flexion and extension of the hip joint
#15
What is the role of the uterosacral ligament in females?
Supports the uterus and prevents its prolapse
Facilitates flexion and extension of the hip joint
Connects the ovaries to the uterus
Anchors the fallopian tubes to the pelvic wall
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