This document provides an overview of the female pelvis from an obstetric perspective. It describes the bones that make up the pelvis, including the innominate bones, sacrum, and coccyx. It details the landmarks, joints, ligaments, diameters, and classifications of pelves. The key types discussed are the gynecoid, android, anthropic, and platypelloid pelves. Ideal pelvic characteristics for labor are outlined. The document serves as a comprehensive reference on the structure and features of the female pelvis relevant to obstetrics.
10. ILIUM
o Large flared outer part
o Iliac crest: it is the upper border of ilium and when we place
hand on the hip it rest on the iliac crest
o Iliac spine: the anterior side and posterior side of ilium consists
of two bony projections each namely
1. anterior superior iliac spine
2. anterior inferior iliac spine
1. posterior superior iliac spine
2. posterior inferior iliac spine
o Iliac fossa: The concave anterior surface of the ilium is the iliac
fossa
11. ISHCHIUM
It is the thick lower part of innominate bone
Ishchial tuberosity: large prominence on which body rest while
sitting
Ishchial spine: an inward projection behind and above ishchial
tuberosity. During labor station of head is estimated in relation to
ishchial spine
12. PUBIC BONE
Forms the anterior part of innominate bone
Body of pubis: thick and flat part of pubic bone
Ramii: two arm like projection - superior & inferior
Symphysis pubis: the joint between two pubic bones
Pubic arch: formed by the infusion of inferior ramii
Obturator foramen: space enclosed by pubic ramii, pubic bone and
ishchium
Sciatic notch: curves on the lower border of innominate bones., for
passage of great vessels
Greater sciatic notch: extends from posterior inferior iliac spine to the
ishchial spine
Lesser sciatic notch: between ishchial spine and ishchial tuberosity
Acetabulum: deep cup like structure to receive head of femur
14. SACRUM
Wedge shaped bone consisting 05 fused vertebrae
Sacral promontory: Upper border of 1st sacral vertebra is known
as sacral promontory
Ala of sacrum: Lateral side of sacral promontory is known as ala
of sacrum or wing of sacrum
Halo of sacrum: There are two pairs of holes through which
nerves are entering into the pelvic organs
16. PELVIC JOINTS
Sacroiliac Joints= 02 , strongest joints in body , connects sacrum
with ilium
Sacrococcygeal= 1, base of coccyx articulates with tip of sacrum.
Movement of this joint during labor facilitates smooth passage of
the baby
Symphysis pubis: form at the junction of two pubic bones, united
by a pad of cartilage
18. PELVIC LIGAMENTS
Each joint is held by the ligaments
Sacroiliac ligament: medial surface of ilium to sacrum
Sacrospinous ligament: Lateral aspect of the sacrum to ishchial
spines
Sacrotuberous ligament: Lateral aspect of sacrum to inner
aspect of ishchial tuberosity
Interpubic ligament: Between two pubic bones
Iliolumbar ligament: iliac crest to lumbar vertebrae
22. TRUE PELVIS
Bone defined tunnel through which baby has to pass during birth
- pelvic brim
- pelvic cavity
- pelvic outlets
24. PELVIC BRIM
Almost round in shape except at the side of sacral promontory
Poste: Ala or wings of sacrum, sacral promontory
Lateral: iliac bones and its lateral borders
Anterior : pubic bones
Plane of brim is 55 to 60 above the horizontal plane
25. LANDMARKS OF INLET OR BRIM
1. Sacral promontory
2. Ala of sacrum
3. Sacroiliac joint
4. Iliopectineal line
5. Iliopubic eminence
6. Pectineal line
7. Pubic tubercle
8. Pubic crest
9. Symphysis pubis
26. PELVIC CAVITY
Above: brim
Below: outlet
Anterior: pubic bone & pubic symphysis
Posterior: curve of sacrum
Measurement: 12 cm diameter
27. PELVIC OUTLET
Lower part of true pelvis
1. anatomical outlet: Lower borders of each of the bone together
with sacrotuberous ligament
2. Obstetrical outlet: diamond shaped
AP diameter sacrococcygeal joint to lower border of symphysis
pubis
Transverse : between two ishchial spine and two ischial
tuberosities
28. PELVIC MUSCLES
Inner aspect of bony pelvis is covered with muscle
Above the brim: iliac & psoas
Side walls: obturator internus and its fascia
Posterior: Pyriformis
Pelvic floor: Levator Anii & Coccygenous
30. PELVIC DIAMETERS (INLET)
ANTEROPOSTERIOR
True Conjugate: from tip of sacral promontory to upper border of
symphysis pubis12cm
Obstetric conjugate: from tip of sacral promontory to the most
bulging point on the back of symphysis pubis (1cm below its upper
border)10.5 cm
Diagonal Conjugate: from tip of sacral promontory to lower
border of symphysis pubis 12-12.5cm
TRANSVERSE DIAMETER
Two farthest points on iliopectineal lines (4cm from promontory &
7cm from symphysis pubis) largest diameter in pelvis 13cm
OBLIQUE DIAMETER
sacroiliac joint to iliopectineal eminence 12 cm (Rt and Lt)
33. PELVIC OUTLET
Obstetric
AP: from tip of sacrum to lower border of symphysis pubis as coccyx
moves backwards in 2nd stage of labor (13cm)
Transverse: between ishchial spines (10.5 cm)
Anatomical
AP: from tip of coccyx to lower border of symphysis pubis
Transverse: inner aspect of ishchial tuberosities
38. ANTHROPOID & PLATYPELLOID
ANTHROPID
Long and narrow pelvic canal AP diameter is more than
transverse diameter
Straight pelvis side walls
PLATYPELLOID
3% women
TD is much more than AP diameter
Sacral promontory pushed forward
39. IDEAL OBSTETRIC PELVIS
Brim: round or oval transversely
No undue projection of sacral promontory
AP: 12 cm
TD: 13cm
Plane of pelvic inlet 55degree
Cavity: shallow with straight side walls, no great projections of ischial
spines and smooth sacral curve
Outlet: rounded pubic arch with suprapubic angle more than 80
Intertuberous diameter more than 10cm
40. FAVOURABLE PELVIS
Sacral promontory cannot be felt
Ischial spine not prominent
Suprapubic arch accept 2 fingers
Intertuberous diameter accepts 4 knuckles on pelvic exam