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Female pelvis (Ligaments (Sacrotuberous
Sacrum to ischial tuberosity,…
Female pelvis
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Diameters/planes
Greater pelvic cavity
Roomiest part, round
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Pelvic inlet
Anterior - upper border of pubis
Lateral - iliopectieal line
Posterior - sacral promontory
Pelvic outlet
Anteriorly - pubic arch
Posterolateral - scarotuberous ligamentts, ischial tuberosity
Bones
Bones
Two inominate bones made up of
ileum, ischium, pubis
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Female vs male
Broader, slender bones
Oval vs heart shaped pelvic brim
Spacious pelvic cavity
Wide pelvic outlet
Boundaries
Pelvic brim
Oblique line from sacral prominence, arcute
and pectineal lines, upper margin of symphysis pubis
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Shapes
Different shapes
Females can have different shaped pelvis,
affecting the inlet size/shape, outlet size/shape and arch