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The Pelvic Bone (Hip Bone)

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 19mins

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1.

Each side of the pelvis is formed by an innominate bone, which comprises three fused bones. Name these three fused bones.

a)

ilium, ischium, pubis

b)

scapula, clavicle, humerus

c)

femur, tibia, fibula

d)

radius, ulna, carpals

2.

What is the name of the socket that houses the femoral head to create the hip joint?

a)

acetabulum

b)

glenoid cavity

c)

olecranon fossa

d)

trochlear notch

3.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three fused bones that form each side of the pelvis?

a)

Ilium

b)

Ischium

c)

Femur

d)

Pubis

4.

The acetabulum is the socket that houses the femoral head to create the hip joint.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What is the largest and most superior part of the hip bone?

a)

Ilium

b)

Ischium

c)

Pubis

d)

Acetabulum

6.

Which anatomical feature is described as the palpable ridge at the waist?

a)

Iliac crest

b)

Acromion process

c)

Ischial tuberosity

d)

Greater trochanter

7.

The ilium forms the roof of which structure?

a)

Acetabulum

b)

Obturator foramen

c)

Ischial spine

d)

Pubic symphysis

8.

The ilium features anterior superior and posterior superior iliac spines (ASIS and PSIS) as muscle and ligament attachment points.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Where is the ischium located in relation to the hip bone?

a)

A) Anteriorly and superiorly

b)

B) Posteriorly and inferiorly, contributing to the back and bottom of the hip bone

c)

C) Laterally and superiorly

d)

D) Medially and inferiorly

10.

What is the notable feature of the ischium that supports body weight when seated?

a)

Ischial tuberosity

b)

Acetabulum

c)

Iliac crest

d)

Pubic symphysis

11.

The ischium serves as an attachment for ligaments like the _______ and _______ ligaments.

a)

sacrotuberous; sacrospinous

b)

iliolumbar; inguinal

c)

pubofemoral; ischiofemoral

d)

anterior cruciate; posterior cruciate

12.

Situated _______ and ________, forming the front portion of the pelvis.

a)

anteriorly and inferiorly

b)

posteriorly and superiorly

c)

laterally and medially

d)

superiorly and dorsally

13.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the pubis?

a)

Pubic body

b)

Superior ramus

c)

Inferior ramus

d)

Femoral head

14.

The bodies of the left and right pubis join at the ________, a cartilaginous joint. (Fill in the blank)

a)

pubic symphysis

b)

acetabulum

c)

iliac crest

d)

obturator foramen

15.

The obturator foramen is a large opening formed by the pubis and ischium that allows passage of neurovascular structures.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Though not part of the hip joint itself, the ______ articulates with the ilium at the sacroiliac joints, forming the posterior pelvic ring.

a)

sacrum

b)

femur

c)

pubis

d)

ischium

17.

What lies beneath the sacrum and is part of the pelvic ring's rear support structure?

a)

The coccyx

b)

The ilium

c)

The pubis

d)

The ischium

18.

The sacrum articulates with the ilium at which joints?

a)

Hip joints

b)

Sacroiliac joints

c)

Knee joints

d)

Elbow joints

19.

True or False: The coccyx is located above the sacrum.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Where does the iliofemoral ligament originate from?

a)

The iliofemoral ligament originates from the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS).

b)

The iliofemoral ligament originates from the ischial tuberosity.

c)

The iliofemoral ligament originates from the greater trochanter.

d)

The iliofemoral ligament originates from the pubic symphysis.

21.

The iliofemoral ligament is the strongest ligament in the human body.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What is the main function of the iliofemoral ligament?

a)

The iliofemoral ligament restricts hyperextension and external rotation, thereby stabilizing the hip especially when upright.

b)

It allows for increased flexibility of the hip joint during running.

c)

It primarily supports the knee joint during walking.

d)

It assists in the abduction of the thigh.

23.

Where does the pubofemoral ligament stretch from to merge with the fibrous joint capsule?

a)

Inferior pubic ramus

b)

Superior pubic ramus

c)

Ischial tuberosity

d)

Acetabulum

24.

What shape does the pubofemoral ligament have?

a)

Triangular

b)

Circular

c)

Rectangular

d)

Oval

25.

The pubofemoral ligament limits which of the following movements?

a)

Flexion, abduction, and external rotation

b)

Abduction, extension, and may assist in restraining internal rotation

c)

Adduction and flexion

d)

Extension and external rotation

26.

The pubofemoral ligament may assist in restraining ________ rotation.

a)

internal

b)

external

c)

lateral

d)

medial

27.

Where does the ischiofemoral ligament extend from and to?

a)

From the ischial rim of the acetabulum to the base of the greater trochanter or trochanteric fossa

b)

From the iliac crest to the femoral head

c)

From the pubic symphysis to the acetabulum

d)

From the sacrum to the greater trochanter

28.

The ischiofemoral ligament is arranged in a ______ fashion.

a)

spiral

b)

linear

c)

circular

d)

transverse

29.

What is the function of the ischiofemoral ligament?

a)

Prevents hyperextension and helps maintain the femoral head within the acetabulum

b)

Allows for increased flexibility of the hip joint

c)

Connects the femur to the tibia

d)

Supports the lumbar spine

30.

Which ligament is primarily responsible for limiting internal rotation of the hip joint?

a)

Ischiofemoral ligament

b)

Ligamentum teres

c)

Pubofemoral ligament

d)

Iliofemoral ligament

31.

Which part of the pelvis forms the posterior-inferior portion and supports sitting weight?

a)

Ilium

b)

Ischium

c)

Pubis

d)

Acetabulum

32.

Which structure forms the anterior joint between the two pubic bones?

a)

Obturator foramen

b)

Acetabulum

c)

Sacroiliac joint

d)

Pubic symphysis

33.

Which bone forms the uppermost part of the hip and provides attachment for the gluteal muscles?

a)

Pubis

b)

Ilium

c)

Coccyx

d)

Ischium

34.
Name this bone.
a)
xyphoid process
b)
coccyx
c)
sternum
35.

Which bone is highlighted

a)

ilium

b)

ischium

c)

pubic

d)

sacrum