#1
Which of the following bones forms the anterior part of the pelvic girdle?
#2
Which pelvic bone articulates with the femur to form the hip joint?
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Acetabulum
#3
The pubic symphysis is a fibrocartilaginous joint that connects which two structures?
Ilium and ischium
Pubis and sacrum
Right and left hip bones
Pubic bones of the two pelvic halves
#4
What is the function of the sacrotuberous ligament in the pelvic girdle?
Stabilize the sacroiliac joint
Support pelvic organs
Facilitate hip movement
Connect the pubic bones
#5
The pelvic diaphragm, composed of the levator ani and coccygeus muscles, plays a role in what bodily function?
Digestion
Respiration
Urinary continence
Cardiovascular regulation
#6
What is the function of the pelvic girdle in the human body?
To provide support for the upper body
To protect internal organs
To assist in breathing
To aid in digestion
#7
Which ligament connects the ischial tuberosity to the sacrum?
Sacrotuberous ligament
Iliofemoral ligament
Inguinal ligament
Round ligament
#8
What is the primary function of the sacroiliac joint?
To allow flexion and extension of the hip
To provide stability and transfer body weight between the spine and the pelvis
To facilitate rotation of the femur
To allow abduction and adduction of the leg
#9
Which pelvic muscle plays a crucial role in maintaining continence and supporting pelvic organs?
Piriformis
Coccygeus
Levator ani
Obturator internus
#10
Which part of the pelvic bone is commonly referred to as the 'sit bones'?
#11
What is the main function of the obturator foramen in the pelvic bone?
Passage for blood vessels
Passage for nerves
Passage for muscles
Passage for ligaments
#12
Which of the following structures is formed by the fusion of the ischium, ilium, and pubis?
Acetabulum
Obturator foramen
Sacrum
Coccyx
#13
The greater sciatic foramen is formed by the sacrospinous and which other ligament?
Sacroiliac ligament
Sacrotuberous ligament
Iliofemoral ligament
Inguinal ligament
#14
What is the primary role of the pelvic floor muscles?
Assist in hip flexion
Maintain pelvic stability
Control bladder and bowel function
Support abdominal organs
#15
The ischial spine is a bony landmark important in the understanding of pelvic anatomy. What structure is located just posterior to the ischial spine?
Obturator foramen
Greater sciatic notch
Lesser sciatic notch
Sacrospinous ligament