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General Overview of the Pelvis
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Anatomy
Graduate
01/22/2012

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