Question

Drag the labels onto the diagram to identify the parts of the pelvis of the adult male. Reset Help Sacrum Obturator foramen Acetabulum Pubic symphysis Pubs acest IM Sacrolit Pubic lubende

Answer 1

5. Iliac crest 1. Sacro-iliac joint 10. Sacrum 6. Ilium 7. Pubis 2. Acetabulum 8. Pubic symphysis 3. Pubic tubercie 9. Ischium 4. Obturator foramen

1. Sacro-iliac joint: It is the joint between sacrum and ilium, which are connected by strong ligaments
2. Acetabulum:It is a cup shaped part in the pelvis.The socket of hip bone,into which the head of the femur fits.
3. Pubic tubercle:It is the crest of bone forming the medial attachment of the inguinal ligament and is crossed by the spermatic cord
4. Obturator foramen:It is a large opening in the opening of the hip bone below the acetabulum
5. Iliac crest:It is the curved portion at the top of the hip that lies close to the skin and forms the wing-like part on the pelvis
6. Ilium:It is a broad, dorsal, upper, and largest of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis
7. Pubis:It is apair of bones forming two sides of the pelvis
8. Pubic symphysis:It is a joint between the pubic bones at the front of the pelvis.
9. Ischium:It is a curved bone forming the base of each half of the pelvis
10. Sacrum:It is a triangular bone in the lower back formed fused vertebrae.