Pelvic Girdle Quiz

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the pelvic girdle?

• ilium

• ischium

• femur

The sacrum forms the _____ side of the pelvic girdle.

• anterior

• posterior

• medial

The hip “socket” is also known as the _____.

• acetabulum

• acetaminophen

• ischium

Which bony landmark of the femur sits inside the “socket” of the hip joint?

• lesser trochanter

• ligamentum teres

• femoral head

The _____ ligament connects the femur to the ilium.

• pubofemoral

• teres

• iliofemoral

The stability of the hip’s “ball and socket” joint comes from _____.

• the relatively deep acetabulum

• the labrum

• the ligamentum teres

What ligament is responsible for helping to keep the femoral head within the acetabulum?

• acetabulo-femoral ligament

• obturator ligament

• ligamentum teres

What muscle has its origin completely along the anterior/front surface of the ilium?

• Piriformis

• Psoas major

• Iliacus

The iliopsoas (ill-ee-oh-SO-us) muscle’s primary action is hip _____.

Which of the following muscles act to flex the hip?

• Psoas Major

• Rectus femoris

• A and B