Term
| What divides the pelvis into a greater (false) pelvis and a lesser (true) pelvis? |
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Term
| What makes up the iliopectineal line? |
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Definition
| Pecten pubis/pectineal line and the arcuate line |
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Term
| What makes up the linea terminalis? |
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Definition
| Iliopectineal line and the sacral promotory |
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Term
| What makes up the pelvic inlet/brim? |
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Definition
| Pubic crest (anteriorly), iliopectineal line (laterally), sacral alae and sacral promontory (posteriorly) |
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| What makes up the pelvis outlet? |
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Definition
| Coccyx (posteriorly), ischiopubic rami, ischial tuberosities, and sacrotuberous ligament (laterally), pubic arch (anteriorly) |
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Term
| What makes up the pelvic cavity? |
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Definition
| Space between pelvic inlet and pelvic outlet |
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Term
| What makes up the pelvic girdle? |
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Definition
| Ilium, ischium, pubis fused at the acetabulum, articulates at the symphysis pubis and sacroiliac joints |
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