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BIO-MTH

The Pelvis and Hip Joints

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What four bones make up the pelvis or pelvic girdle? The sarcrum, the coccyx, and the two "hip" bones : ilium and ischium
What are the functions of the hip bone? Supports the weight of the body, protects pelvic organs, and aids in motion during gait
What is the difference in the male pelvis and the female pelvis? The male pelvis is more narrow, deeper and funnel shaped. The female pelvis is wider, more shallow and cylindrical.
What are the three joints of the pelvis? Lumbosacral, Sacroiliac, Symphasis pubis
Located in the midline of the body, Connects the right and left pubic bones, Little movement, Becomes more mobile during childbirth Symphasis pubis joint
A synovial joint, Transmits weight from the upper body through the vertebral column to the lower extremity, Designed for stability Sacroiliac joint (SI joint)
Bony landmarks of the pelvic girdle Iliac crest, Posterior superior iliac spine(PSIS), Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS), and Ischial tuberosity
Posterior projection of the iliac crest Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)
Anterior projection of the iliac crest Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
The superior ridge of the ilium Iliac Crest
Projection just inferior to the ASIS Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)
Large projection on the inferior ischium, Weight bearing surface when sitting Ischial tuberosity
Alignment of the pelvis the ASIS and the PSIS should be in the same transverse plane
The joint between the acetabulum of the pelvis and the head of the femur The hip joint
A deep, cup shaped socket The Acetabulum
2/3 of the head fits into the acetabulum Covered by very thick cartilage Head of the femur
a ball and socket joint that has 3 degrees of freedom The hip joint
the femur moves on the pelvis Open chained movement
the pelvis moves on the femur Closed chained movement
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