4.2 Anatomy of the Skeleton Part II: Appendicular Skeleton Part 3 Flashcards
What are the coxal bones formed of?
three bones fused together: illium, ischium, and pubis
What is the ilium?
most superior bone in the coxal bones
Where can you palpate the ilium?
lateral sides of the hips
Where is the ischium located in the coxal bones?
posteriorly
What are the ischium bones known as and why?
sits bones
bony landmarks that can be felt when sitting upright in a chair
What is the pubis?
forms the center of the coxal bone anteriorly, connected by the pubic symphysis
What are two important bony landmarks of the pelvic girdle?
ASIS = anterior superior iliac spine
AIIS = anterior inferior iliac spine
What are the differences in the pelvic girdles of males and females?
- pubic arch is wider in females
- pubic brim is shaped more like a circle in males and oval in females
Why are there differences between the pelvic girdles in males and females?
accommodate child birth
What is the largest, longest single bone in the hman body?
femur
Where does the head of the femur articulate?
pelvic girdle at the acetabulum
Where is the patella and where is it formed within?
anteriorly to the femur; formed within the quadriceps femoris tendon
What are the two bones of the lower leg?
tibia
fibula
Which bone is larger: tibia or fibula?
tibia
What are the prominences of the lower legs bones that contribute to the ankle?
medial malleolus of the tibia
lateral malleolus of the fibula
