#8 Hip, Leg / Lower Leg, Foot Flashcards
What three bones compose the hip bone (Os Coxae)?
ilium, ischium, pubic bone
What is the primary function of the hip bone?
Transmits weight from the spinal column to the legs
What area does the hip bone provide protection for?
Pelvic area
What skeleton is the hip bone part of?
Appendicular skeleton
What is the numbering system for the digits of the foot?
Big Toe is #1, Little Toe is #5
What are the three types of phalanges in the toes?
Proximal, Middle, Distal
What are active study methods mentioned for bone memorization?
Talk out loud, teach others, use visual aids
What encloses the patella?
Ligaments from the quadriceps muscle
Where does the patella connect on the tibia?
Tibial tuberosity
What are the functions of the patella?
Shock absorber, enhances muscle leverage
Which bone is larger and weight-bearing, tibia or fibula?
Tibia
What is the mnemonic for remembering the fibula’s position?
Fibula is lateral
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
How do gender differences affect femur structure?
Affects walking patterns
What characteristic of female hips facilitates childbirth?
Wider hips with a larger pelvic outlet
What are the two types of bones in the foot mentioned?
Tarsals, Metatarsals
How many phalanges do toes have, except the big toe?
Three
What is the heel bone called?
Calcaneus
What type of bone is trabecular bone?
Spongy bone
What are the malleolus projections on the ankle?
Lateral on fibula, medial on tibia
What is a key study tip for understanding bone anatomy?
Combine memorization with understanding
What joint connects the sacrum and ilium?
Sacroiliac joint
What type of joint allows circumduction of the femur in the hip?
Ball and socket joint
What is the primary example of a sesamoid bone?
Patella
What is the importance of toes in movement?
Balance and movement efficiency
