ANATOMY
PELVIS
Question
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acetabulum
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pubic ends
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Promontory
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The superior aspect of the sacrum, referred to as the sacral promontory, articulates superiorly with the L5 vertebral body of the lumbar spine. This arrangement forms the lumbosacral joint, which is reinforced by iliolumbar and lumbosacral ligaments.
Detailed explanation-2: -The pelvic cavity is a bowl-like structure that sits below the abdominal cavity. The true pelvis, or lesser pelvis, lies below the pelvic brim (Figure 1). This landmark begins at the level of the sacral promontory posteriorly and the pubic symphysis anteriorly.
Detailed explanation-3: -At the bottom of the sacrum is a tail-like bony projection called the coccyx. The upper border of the first vertebra in the sacrum sticks out, and points towards the front of the body; this protuberance is the sacral promontory-an important landmark for labour and delivery.