A&P - Chapter 13 (Part 2) Flashcards
1
Q
What bones makes up the lower extremities? (8)
A
- Pelvic girdle
- hip - Femur
- thigh - Patella
- knee - Tibia
- shin - Fibula
- Tarsals
- Metatarsals
- Phalanges
2
Q
What make up the pelvic girdle? (2)
A
- Pelvic bones
2. Sacrum
3
Q
What 3 bones make up the pelvis/coxal?
A
- Ilium
- Ischium
- Pubis
4
Q
What does the pelvic girdle do? (2)
A
- Strong base to support torso
2. Connects lower extremities to axial skeleton
5
Q
What is the longest bone in the body?
A
The femur
6
Q
What does the femur connect?
A
The hip to the knee
7
Q
Where does the head of the femur join the hip?
A
At the acetabulum
8
Q
What does the distal end of the femur join with? (2)
A
- Tibia
- Fibula
- at the knee
9
Q
What is the shin bone?
A
Tibia
10
Q
What bone is very delecate and doesnt bear weight?
A
Fibula
11
Q
Where is the tibia located?
A
More medial
12
Q
Where is the fibula located?
A
More lateral
13
Q
What is the knee cap known as?
A
The patella
14
Q
What do the tarsals make up? (3)
A
- Heel
- Back of foot
- Ankel
15
Q
How many tarsal bones are there?
A
7
