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What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored purple (#1)?
ilium
ischium
pubis
sacrum
coccyx
What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored beige (#2)?
ilium
ischium
pubis
sacrum
coccyx
What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored pink (#3)?
ilium
ischium
pubis
sacrum
coccyx
What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored blue (#4)?
ilium
ischium
pubis
sacrum
coccyx
What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored blue (#5)?
ilium
ischium
pubis
sacrum
coccyx
Identify #16? It is the deep socket of the hip bone. It receives the head of the femur to form the ball and socket joint.
acetabulum
obturator foramen
iliac crest
greater sciatic notch
ischial spine
Identify #21? This is the largest "bone hole" in the human body. This huge hole allows for the passage of the ______artery, vein and nerve. The ______ muscles also attach near this region.
acetabulum
obturator foramen
iliac crest
greater sciatic notch
ischial spine
Identify #2? If you feel your sides with your hand, you'll probably feel the top of that wing-like portion of the ilium, this is #2. It allows for the attachment of various muscles.
acetabulum
obturator foramen
iliac crest
greater sciatic notch
ischial spine
Identify #8? This is a large notched area. It allows for the passage of the sciatic nerve and will help you identfiy the posterior region of the hip bone.
acetabulum
obturator foramen
iliac crest
greater sciatic notch
ischial spine
Identify #9? This projection is located on the posterior region. It allows for the attachment of various muscles and ligaments.
acetabulum
obturator foramen
iliac crest
greater sciatic notch
ischial spine
Identify the structure marked with the X: This cartilaginous joint joins the two pubic bones together.
pubic symphysis
obturator foramen
iliac crest
acetabulum
Which pelvis in the illustration is the male pelvis?
Pelvis A
Pelvis B
Females have a subpubic angle that is wider (larger, more obtuse) than males, measuring around 80 degrees or more
true
false
The pelvic brim (also called pelvic inlet) is oval-shaped in men.
true
false
Which statement is true for the female pelvis?
The female pelvis is narrower than the male pelvis.
The female pelvis is taller than the male pelvis.
The female pelvis has smaller acetabula, which are also farther apart.
Which statement is true for the male pelvis?
The male pelvis is taller but narrower than the female pelvis.
The male pelvis is lighter than the female pelvis.
The male pelvis has a subpubic angle closer to 90 degrees.
The male pelvis has smaller acetabula.
Which pelvis is generally heavier?
The female pelvis is heavier.
The male pelvis is heavier.
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