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AN53.1-4 | Introduction to Osteology

Learning Objectives

Identify a bone in anatomical position and describe its salient features, articulations, and muscle attachments (AN53.1)
Demonstrate the anatomical position of the bony pelvis and identify boundaries of pelvic inlet, cavity, and outlet (AN53.2)
Define and demonstrate true vs false pelvis and sex determination from the bony pelvis (AN53.3)
Explain clinical importance of sacralisation, lumbarisation, pelvic types, and coccyx variations (AN53.4)

INSTRUCTIONS

Study this module alongside an actual bone specimen or a detailed bone atlas. The practical component requires you to hold a bone in anatomical position and demonstrate attachments. For the pelvis, use the bisected model in the anatomy museum.

References

BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy, Vol. 2 — Abdomen and Pelvis (Textbook)
Gray's Anatomy for Students — Pelvis and Perineum (Textbook)
Cunningham's Manual of Practical Anatomy, Vol. 2 (Textbook)

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