Pelvic Girdle Anatomy Quiz
Explore pelvic anatomy with 15 questions covering functions, bones, joints, muscles, and blood supply of the pelvic region.
#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 bones make up the pelvic girdle?
Scapula and clavicle
Femur and tibia
Ilium, ischium, and pubis
Radius and ulna
#7
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
#8
Which pelvic muscle is responsible for hip adduction?
Tensor fasciae latae
Adductor magnus
Gluteus medius
Piriformis
#9
What is the function of the pelvic diaphragm?
Supports the weight of the body
Controls urination and defecation
Facilitates hip flexion
Maintains posture
#10
Which artery supplies blood to the pelvic organs?
Inferior vena cava
Common iliac artery
Internal iliac artery
External iliac artery
#11
Which ligament connects the ischial tuberosity to the femur?
Pubofemoral ligament
Ischiofemoral ligament
Iliofemoral ligament
Ligamentum teres
#12
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
#13
Which structure passes through the greater sciatic foramen?
Sciatic nerve
Femoral artery
Obturator nerve
Superior gluteal artery
#14
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
#15
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
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