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Chapter 3- Pelvis and Perineum

Clinically Oriented Anatomy 6th Edition Moore - Agur - Dalley

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Chapter 3- Pelvis and Perineum

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

2. Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the bony pelvis?
  A) The pelvic girdle is composed of the right and left hip bones and the sacrum.
  B) In infants and children the hip bone is composed of three separate bones—the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
  C) The ala of the ilium helps to form the acetabulum.
  D) The ischial spine separates the greater and lesser sciatic foramina.
  E) The pelvic brim separates the greater (false) and lesser (true) pelves.
  Ans: C

 

 

3. The sacrotuberous ligament:
  A) passes through the greater sciatic notch.
  B) attaches to the ala of the sacrum.
  C) resists posterosuperior rotation of the sacrum (inferior aspect moving posteriorly and superiorly).
  D) passes through the obturator foramen.
  E) prevents posterior dislocation of the femoral head.
  Ans: C

 

 

4. In examining a newly pregnant woman, you notice that the spinous process of the L5 vertebra is abnormally prominent compared to the spinous processes of the superior lumbar vertebrae.  You suspect:
  A) a fracture of the body of L5.
  B) spondylolisthesis.
  C) a vertebral canal tumor.
  D) spina bifida.
  E) kyphosis.
  Ans: B

 

 

5. Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the pelvis during pregnancy?
  A) The true (conjugate) distance between the sacral promontory and the posterosuperior aspect of the pubic symphysis increases.
  B) The hormone, relaxin, relaxes the pelvic ligaments.
  C) The transverse diameter of the pelvis is increased.
  D) The amount of pelvic rotation permitted around the sacrum is increased.
  E) The coccyx is permitted to move more posteriorly.
  Ans: A

 

 

6. Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the pelvic diaphragm?
  A) It separates the pelvic cavity from the perineum.
  B) It is pierced by the vagina in females.
  C) It helps maintain urinary continence.
  D) It helps maintain fecal continence.
  E) It is synonymous with the levator ani.
  Ans: E

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