Human Pelvic Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Ilium, ischium, and pubis are the bones that form the pelvic girdle.

The primary function of pelvic floor muscles is to support the bladder.

The pubococcygeus muscle supports the pelvic organs.

The round ligament attaches the uterus to the pelvis.

The sacroiliac joint provides stability to the pelvic girdle.

The pelvic inlet is the anatomical landmark that divides the true pelvis from the false pelvis.

The piriformis muscle is responsible for external rotation of the thigh.

The prostate gland lies posterior to the bladder in males.

The ovarian ligament attaches the ovary to the uterus.

The cardinal ligament attaches the uterus to the lateral pelvic wall.

The pubic symphysis forms the anterior border of the pelvic outlet.

The pudendal nerve innervates the muscles of the perineum.

The uterine artery supplies the majority of the blood to the uterus.

Oxytocin is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during labor.

The levator ani muscle forms the floor of the pelvis.

The space between the rectum and the uterus in females is called the rectouterine pouch.

Progesterone is primarily responsible for relaxing pelvic ligaments during pregnancy.

The obturator internus muscle functions in the lateral rotation of the thigh.

The internal iliac artery primarily supplies blood to the pelvic organs.

The sacral plexus is primarily responsible for the motor innervation of the lower limb.

The primary innervation of pelvic floor muscles is the pudendal nerve.

The cardinal ligament supports the uterus during pregnancy and anchors it to the pelvic sidewalls.

The bulbospongiosus muscle acts to compress the urethra and assist in urinary continence.

The sacrotuberous ligament functions to stabilize the sacroiliac joint.

Autonomic nerves innervate the majority of the pelvic viscera.