1
Q
what does relaxin do in the pregnant female pelvis?
A
softens pelvic floor
relaxes SI joints
widens pubic symphysis
can lead to subluxations
2
Q
going from lateral to medial what are the muscles that make up the pelvic floor
A
coccygeus
iliococcygeus
pubococcygeus
puborectalis
3
Q
what are the characteristics of the male pelvis?
A
“android”
acute subpubic angle
prominent ischial spines
heart shaped
4
Q
what are the characteristics of the female pelvis
A
"gynecoid" wider pubic symphysis blunted ischial spines wider pelvic diameters wider subpubic angle
