BONTRAGER CHAPTER 7- FEMUR AND PELVIC
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The largest and strongest bone of the body is the Answer: femur
A small depression located in the center of the femoral head is the Answer: fovea capitis
The lesser trochanter is located on the ___ aspect of the proximal femur.
It projects ___ from the junction between the neck and shaft Answer: medial
posteriorly
Because of the alignment between the femoral head and pelvis, the lower limb must be rotated
___* internally to place the femoral neck parallel to the plane of the image receptor to achieve
a true anteroposterior (AP) projection. Answer: 15-20*
True/False: The terms pelvis and pelvic girdle are not synonymous. Answer: True
List four bones that make up the pevlis Answer: Right and left hip bones, sacrum, coccyx
List two bones that make up the pelvic girdle
List two additional terms used for these bones Answer: Right and left hip bones
Ossa Coxae, innominate bones
List three divisions of the hip bones Answer: ilium, ischium, pubis
All three divisions of the hip bone eventually fuse at the ___ at the age of___. Answer:
acetabulum, midteens
What are the two important radiographic landmarks found on the ilium? Answer: crest of ilium
(iliac crest), anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
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,Which bony landmark is found on the most inferior aspect of the posterior pelvis? Answer:
Ischial tuberosity
What is the name of the joint found between the superior rami of the pubic bones? Answer:
Symphysis pubis
The ___ of the pelvis is the largest foramen in the skeletal system Answer: Obturator foramen
The upper margin of the greater trochanter is approximately ___ above the level of the superior
border of the symphysis pubis, and the ischial tuberosity is about ___ below. Answer: 1 in (2.5
cm); 1.5-2 in (4-5 cm)
An imaginary plane that divides the pelvic region into the greater and lesser pelvis is called the
Answer: Pelvic Brim
List the alternate terms for the greater and lesser pelvis Answer: Greater pelvis: false pelvis
Lesser pelvis: true pelvis
List the major function of the greater pelvis and the lesser pelvis Answer: Greater pelvis:
supports lower abdomen organs and fetus
Lesser pelvis: forms actual birth canal
List the three aspects of the lesser pelvis, which also describes the birth route during the
delivery process. Answer: a. inlet
b. cavity
c. outlet
Ala
Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)
Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Articulates with the sacrum to form the SI joint Answer: Ilium
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, Possesses a large tuberosity found at the most inferior aspect of the pelvis
Lesser sciatic notch Answer: Ischium
Possesses a slightly movable joint
Forms the anterior, inferior aspect of the lower pelvic girdle Answer: Pubis
In the past, which radiographic examination was performed to measure the fetal head in
comparison with the maternal pelvis to predict possible birthing problems?
What imaging modality has replaced the procedure? Answer: Cephalopelvimetry; Sonography
(ultrasound)
Wide, more flared ilia
Pubic arch angle of 110*
Larger and more round-shaped inlet Answer: Female pelvis
A heart-shaped inlet
Narrow ilia that are less flared
Pubic arch angle 75* Answer: Male pelvis
Which two bony landmarks need to be palpated for hip localization? Answer: 1. ASIS
2. Symphysis pubis
From the midpoint of the imaginary line created by the two landmarks (ASIS & Symphysis
pubis), where would the femoral neck be located? Answer: approximately 2.5 in (6-7cm)
below midpoint of line
Another method for locating the femoral head is to palpate the ____ and go ____inches medial
at the level of the ____, which is ____inches distal to the original palpation point Answer:
ASIS; 1-2in;
Symphysis pubis; 3-4in
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The largest and strongest bone of the body is the Answer: femur
A small depression located in the center of the femoral head is the Answer: fovea capitis
The lesser trochanter is located on the ___ aspect of the proximal femur.
It projects ___ from the junction between the neck and shaft Answer: medial
posteriorly
Because of the alignment between the femoral head and pelvis, the lower limb must be rotated
___* internally to place the femoral neck parallel to the plane of the image receptor to achieve
a true anteroposterior (AP) projection. Answer: 15-20*
True/False: The terms pelvis and pelvic girdle are not synonymous. Answer: True
List four bones that make up the pevlis Answer: Right and left hip bones, sacrum, coccyx
List two bones that make up the pelvic girdle
List two additional terms used for these bones Answer: Right and left hip bones
Ossa Coxae, innominate bones
List three divisions of the hip bones Answer: ilium, ischium, pubis
All three divisions of the hip bone eventually fuse at the ___ at the age of___. Answer:
acetabulum, midteens
What are the two important radiographic landmarks found on the ilium? Answer: crest of ilium
(iliac crest), anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
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,Which bony landmark is found on the most inferior aspect of the posterior pelvis? Answer:
Ischial tuberosity
What is the name of the joint found between the superior rami of the pubic bones? Answer:
Symphysis pubis
The ___ of the pelvis is the largest foramen in the skeletal system Answer: Obturator foramen
The upper margin of the greater trochanter is approximately ___ above the level of the superior
border of the symphysis pubis, and the ischial tuberosity is about ___ below. Answer: 1 in (2.5
cm); 1.5-2 in (4-5 cm)
An imaginary plane that divides the pelvic region into the greater and lesser pelvis is called the
Answer: Pelvic Brim
List the alternate terms for the greater and lesser pelvis Answer: Greater pelvis: false pelvis
Lesser pelvis: true pelvis
List the major function of the greater pelvis and the lesser pelvis Answer: Greater pelvis:
supports lower abdomen organs and fetus
Lesser pelvis: forms actual birth canal
List the three aspects of the lesser pelvis, which also describes the birth route during the
delivery process. Answer: a. inlet
b. cavity
c. outlet
Ala
Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)
Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Articulates with the sacrum to form the SI joint Answer: Ilium
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, Possesses a large tuberosity found at the most inferior aspect of the pelvis
Lesser sciatic notch Answer: Ischium
Possesses a slightly movable joint
Forms the anterior, inferior aspect of the lower pelvic girdle Answer: Pubis
In the past, which radiographic examination was performed to measure the fetal head in
comparison with the maternal pelvis to predict possible birthing problems?
What imaging modality has replaced the procedure? Answer: Cephalopelvimetry; Sonography
(ultrasound)
Wide, more flared ilia
Pubic arch angle of 110*
Larger and more round-shaped inlet Answer: Female pelvis
A heart-shaped inlet
Narrow ilia that are less flared
Pubic arch angle 75* Answer: Male pelvis
Which two bony landmarks need to be palpated for hip localization? Answer: 1. ASIS
2. Symphysis pubis
From the midpoint of the imaginary line created by the two landmarks (ASIS & Symphysis
pubis), where would the femoral neck be located? Answer: approximately 2.5 in (6-7cm)
below midpoint of line
Another method for locating the femoral head is to palpate the ____ and go ____inches medial
at the level of the ____, which is ____inches distal to the original palpation point Answer:
ASIS; 1-2in;
Symphysis pubis; 3-4in
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