With over 800 exam-type questions, this comprehensive question & answer review book, is ideal for course review as well as for USMLE Step 1 preparation. All questions have been updated and revised to follow the current USMLE Step 1, a bonus 100-question practice test is included. | CHAPTER 5 The Pelvis and Perineum Questions DIRECTIONS (Questions 1 through 100): Each of the numbered items or incomplete statements in this section is followed by answers or by completions of the statement. Select the ONE lettered answer or completion that is BEST in each case. 1. All of the following bones contribute to the formation of the pelvic cavity EXCEPT (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) ischium pelvis pubis coccyx sacrum 3. Which of the following structures is located between the ischial spine and the ischial tuberosity? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) The lateral part of the superior ramus of the pubis forms which of the following structures? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) All of the following statements concerning the pelvic cavity are correct EXCEPT (A) It is bounded posteriorly by the coccyx. (B) It is bounded anteriorly by the pubic symphysis. (C) The pelvic inlet forms the superior boundary. (D) The pelvic outlet forms the inferior boundary. (E) The musculofascial pelvic diaphragm closes the pelvic inlet. 2. 4. 5. iliopubic eminence pubic tubercle pecten pubis anterior inferior iliac spine acetabulum All of the following structures provide boundaries for the pelvic inlet EXCEPT (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) inferior ramus of the pubis sacral promontory anterior border of the ala of the sacrum arcuate line of the ilium pecten pubis 6. When a person is in the anatomical position, which of the following structures lie in the same vertical plane? (A) sacral promontory and pubic tubercles (B) anterior superior iliac spines and the anterior aspect of the pubic symphysis (C) posterior superior iliac spines and the posterior aspect of the ischial tuberosity (D) ischial spines and the posterior border of the obturator foramen (E) superior pubic rami and the greater sciatic notch obturator foramen lesser sciatic notch acetabular notch pubic arch arcuate line 67 68 5: The Pelvis and Perineum 7. Weak areas of the pelvis include all of the following .
