Pelvic Girdle Anatomy Quiz: Structure and Terminology

The pubis is one of the three main bones that make up the pelvis, along with the ilium and ischium. The sacrum is a separate bone located below the lumbar vertebrae.

The pubic crest is a prominent part of the pelvis, while the iliac crest, sacrum, and ischial tuberosity are other distinct parts of the pelvis with different names and locations.

The ischium is one of the three bones that make up the pelvis, along with the ilium and pubis. The ischium forms the lower and posterior portion of the pelvis.

The term 'lesser sciatic notch' refers to a specific part of the pelvis, the other options mentioned are different structures or components of the pelvis.

The obturator foramen is a large opening in the pelvis that allows for the passage of nerves and blood vessels.

The coxal joint, commonly known as the hip joint, is where the femur bone connects to the hip bone. The other options listed are not correct as they do not accurately describe the specific joint between the hip and femur.

The blue area is correctly referred to as the true (lesser) pelvis, which is the lower part of the pelvis. It is important for childbirth as the baby passes through this area during delivery. The other options are anatomical terms that do not specifically describe the blue area in question.

The pelvic inlet is specifically the superior opening of the true pelvis, allowing for passage between the pelvic cavity and abdominal cavity. The incorrect answers provide misleading information about different aspects of the pelvis that do not define the pelvic inlet.

The correct term for the prominence on the pelvis is the ischial spine, which is located on the ischium bone of the pelvis. The other options provided are different parts of the pelvis anatomy and do not refer to the specific term requested in the question.

The ischial tuberosity is a bony prominence in the pelvis where the hamstring muscles attach, providing important musculoskeletal support for the lower body.

The red area being referred to is the false (greater) pelvis, which is the portion of the pelvis above the pelvic brim.

The pelvic outlet is specifically the inferior opening of the true pelvis, allowing for structures like the urinary bladder, rectum, and uterus to pass through.