#1
What is the function of the pelvic girdle?
To support the weight of the upper body
To protect the abdominal organs
To facilitate movement of the legs
To aid in breathing
#2
Which nerve innervates the muscles of the pelvic floor?
Femoral nerve
Pudendal nerve
Obturator nerve
Ilioinguinal nerve
#3
Which bony landmark is commonly used as a reference point in obstetrics?
Ischial spine
Coccyx
Sacral promontory
Symphysis pubis
#4
What is the primary function of the iliopsoas muscle?
Hip adduction
Hip flexion
Hip abduction
Hip external rotation
#5
What is the role of the coccygeus muscle in the pelvic floor?
Supports pelvic organs
Facilitates hip flexion
Controls urination
Facilitates childbirth
#6
Which artery supplies blood to the posterior pelvic region?
Superior gluteal artery
Internal pudendal artery
Obturator artery
Middle rectal artery
#7
What is the function of the pelvic inlet?
Allows for passage of the urethra
Facilitates childbirth
Provides attachment for hip muscles
Allows for passage of the rectum
#8
Which muscle forms the floor of the pelvis and supports pelvic organs?
Coccygeus
Puborectalis
Iliopsoas
Quadratus femoris
#9
Which bones make up the pelvic girdle?
Scapula and clavicle
Femur and tibia
Ilium, ischium, and pubis
Radius and ulna
#10
What is the sacroiliac joint?
A joint between the sacrum and coccyx
A joint between the ilium and ischium
A joint between the sacrum and ilium
A joint between the pubis and ischium
#11
Which pelvic muscle is responsible for hip adduction?
Tensor fasciae latae
Adductor magnus
Gluteus medius
Piriformis
#12
What is the function of the pelvic diaphragm?
Supports the weight of the body
Controls urination and defecation
Facilitates hip flexion
Maintains posture
#13
Which artery supplies blood to the pelvic organs?
Inferior vena cava
Common iliac artery
Internal iliac artery
External iliac artery
#14
What is the function of the sacral plexus?
Motor control of the pelvic muscles
Sensory innervation of the pelvic region
Control of bladder and bowel functions
Facilitation of hip joint movement
#15
What is the primary function of the obturator internus muscle?
Hip extension
Hip abduction
Hip external rotation
Hip internal rotation
#16
Which nerve innervates the muscles of the pelvic diaphragm?
Pudendal nerve
Sciatic nerve
Femoral nerve
Genitofemoral nerve
#17
What is the primary action of the piriformis muscle?
Hip abduction
Hip adduction
Hip external rotation
Hip internal rotation
#18
Which structure passes through the lesser sciatic foramen?
Sciatic nerve
Pudendal nerve
Obturator nerve
Internal pudendal vessels
#19
Which ligament connects the ischial tuberosity to the femur?
Pubofemoral ligament
Ischiofemoral ligament
Iliofemoral ligament
Ligamentum teres
#20
What is the primary function of the obturator foramen?
Passage for blood vessels
Allows passage of the obturator nerve
Facilitates hip joint movement
Opening for the sciatic nerve
#21
Which structure passes through the greater sciatic foramen?
Sciatic nerve
Femoral artery
Obturator nerve
Superior gluteal artery
#22
What is the significance of the pubic symphysis?
Allows for rotation of the pelvic bones
Connects the ilium and sacrum
Forms a joint between pubic bones
Provides attachment for hip muscles
#23
What is the primary role of the sacrotuberous ligament?
Stabilize the sacroiliac joint
Facilitate hip abduction
Connect the sacrum to the coccyx
Support the weight of the body
#24
Which ligament connects the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle?
Inguinal ligament
Sacrotuberous ligament
Pectineal ligament
Round ligament of the uterus
#25
Which pelvic ligament provides support to the uterus and limits excessive movement?
Round ligament
Cardinal ligament
Uterosacral ligament
Suspensory ligament