Pelvis Radiology

Lab Objectives

Identify the osseous structures of the pelvis by conventional radiographs and CT.
Identify the major muscles of the pelvis.
Identify the major vasculature of the pelvis.

Lecture List

Normal Pelvic Imaging, Male Pelvic Imaging, Female Pelvic Imaging

Normal Pelvic Imaging

Normal Pelvic Imaging Gallery

1.1a) Radiograph – male pelvis
1.1b) CT – Female pelvis post hysterectomy
1.1c) Sacroiliac joint
1.1d) Sacrum
1.1e) Superior pubic ramus
1.1f) Pubic symphysis
1.1g) Inferior pubic ramus, ischial tuberocity
1.1h) Femoral head
1.1i) Femoral neck, greater trochanter
1.1j) Lesser trochanter
1.1k) Obturator vessels and nerve
1.1l) CT – Female pelvis post hysterectomy
1.1m) Muscles of the pelvic region
1.1n) Piriformis
1.1o) Muscles of the pelvic region
1.1p) Aorta, IVC
1.1q) Aortic bifurcation
1.1r) Common iliac arteries
1.1s) Common iliac veins
1.1t) Inferior epigastric artery
1.1u) Common femoral vessels

Male Pelvic Imaging

Male Pelvic Imaging Gallery

2.1a) Sagittal right testicle
2.1b) Left testicle trans mid
2.1c) Right epididymal head
2.1d) Right epididymal body
2.1e) Right epididymal tail
2.1f) Testicle
2.1g) Proximal to distal penis
2.1h) Proximal to distal penis (cont.)
2.1i) Coronal and axial T2-weighed penis
2.1j) Coronal and axial T2-weighed penis (cont.)
2.1k) Bladder, seminal vesicles, rectum
2.1l) Bladder and prostate
2.1m) Prostate gland (coronal)
2.1n) Prostate gland zones

Female Pelvic Imaging

Female Pelvic Imaging Gallery

3.1a) Radiology of female pelvis objectives
3.1b) Sagittal uterus
3.1c) Axial and sagittal uterus
3.1d) Anterior and posterior cul-de-sacs
3.1e) Bladder and vagina
3.1f) Transpelvic technique
3.1g) Transvaginal technique
3.1h) Transvaginal technique
3.1i) Left ovary (sagittal), Right ovary (transverse)
3.1j) Layers of the uterus
3.1k) Ovaries
3.1l) Coccyx
3.1m) Symphysis pubis, ischiopubic ramus, ischial tuberosity
3.1n) Sacrotuberous ligament
3.1o) Pelvic muscles
3.1p) Levator ani
3.1q) Obturator internus
3.1r) Puborectalis
3.1s) Urethra, vagina, rectum
3.1t) Body and crus of clitoris
3.1u) MRI of pregnant patient
3.1v) Fetal brain parenchyma
3.1w) Fetal spine, lung and heart
3.1x) Fetal stomach and liver
3.1y) Amniotic fluid
3.1z) Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
3.1aa) Female pelvis summary

Review Quiz