Major Ligaments of the Bony Pelvis

Flashcards about the major ligaments of the bony pelvis.

sacroiliac joint

the weight of the body shifted to the pelvis during movement, connecting the sacrum to the iliac bones.

Anterior Sacro-iliac Ligament

Ligament that strengthens the sacro-iliac joint in the front.

Posterior Sacro-iliac Ligament

Massive ligament that strengthens the sacro-iliac joint behind.

Sacro-tuberous Ligament

Major ligament passing from the sacrum to the ischium, arising from the back of the sacrum and inserting on the ischial tuberosity.

Sacro-spinous Ligament

Major ligament passing from the sacrum to the ischium, lying in front of the sacro-tuberous ligament and going from the edge of the sacrum to the ischial spine.

Greater Sciatic Foramen

One of the two openings divided by the sacro-tuberous and sacro-spinous ligaments between the sacrum and the ischium.

Lesser Sciatic Foramen

One of the two openings divided by the sacro-tuberous and sacro-spinous ligaments between the sacrum and the ischium.

Inferior Pelvic Aperture

Opening beneath the pelvis formed by the sacro-tuberous ligaments behind and the ischio-pubic rami in front.