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1
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2 components of the upper limb

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Pectoral girdle

Free upper limb

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Pectoral girdle

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Attach bones of the free upper limbs to the axial skeleton

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3
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2 components of pectoral girdle

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Clavicle

Scapula

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4
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Free upper limb

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arm, hand and phalanges

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5
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Strut

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Clavicle resists compression of the pectoral girdle by propping up the shoulder joint away from the rib cage

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Sternal End of Clavicle

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Articulates with the manubrium of the sternum

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Acromial End

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Broad, flat lateral end of clavicle that articulates with acromion of scapula

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Acromioclavicular Joint

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Acromial end of clavicle joins acromion of scapula

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Conoid Tubercle

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Inferior surface of the lateral end of clavicle. Attachment for conoid ligaments

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10
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Impression for costoclavicular ligament

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Inferior surface of sternal end of clavicle connects first rib to clavicle

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Spine of scapula

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Ridge runs diagonally on the posterior side

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Acromion

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Lateral end of scapula that is a flattened and expanded process

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13
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Glenoid Cavity

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Shallow depression in scapula accepts head of the radius

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14
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Glenohumeral Joint

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Glenoid cavity of scapula and the head of the humerus

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15
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Medial Border of scapula

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Thin edge closer to vertebral column

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Lateral Border of scapula

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Thick edge closer to arm

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17
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Inferior angle of scapula

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Medial and lateral borders join

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Superior angle of scapula

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Superior edge and medial border join

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19
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Scapular notch

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Prominent indentation along superior border where suprascapular nerve passes

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20
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Coracoid process

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Hooky bump on lateral end of superior border of scapula where tendons attach

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Supraspinous Fossa

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Superior to spine of scapula

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Infraspinous Fossa

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Inferior to spine of scapula

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23
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Subscapular Fossa

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On anterior surface. Attachment for subscapularis muscle

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24
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Head of humerus

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Proximal end articulates with glenoid cavity of scapula

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25
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Anatomical Neck

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Groove bordering the tip of head of humerus. Former epiphyseal plate

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26
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Greater tubercle of humerus

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Lateral projection distal to anatomical neck

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27
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Lesser tubercle of humerus

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Projects anteriorly

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28
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Surgical neck

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Distal to tubercles. Where head of humerus tapers into the shaft

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Deltoid tubersoisty

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Rough area in the middle of the shaft of humerus. Deltoid tendon attachment

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30
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Radial Groove

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Posterior surface on top half of radius. Contains radial nerve

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31
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Capitulum

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Lateral knob on humerus articulates with head of radius

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Radial Fossa

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Anterior depression on humerus above capitulum. Articulates with head of radius when arm is bent

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33
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Trochlea

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Medial to capitulum on humerus. Knob that articulates with ulna

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Coronoid Fossa

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Anterior depression on humerus beside radial fossa. Recieves coronoid process of ulna when arm is flexed

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Olecranon Fossa

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Big posterior depression on humerus that recieves olecranon of ulna when arm is straight

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Medial/Lateral epicondyles of humerus

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Rough projections on distal end for tendon attachment

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37
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Funny Bone

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Ulnar nerve over medial epicondyle in humerus

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38
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Ulna

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Medial side of forearm. Longer than radius

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39
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Olecranon

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Proximal end of ulna forms elbow

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40
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Coronoid Process

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Anterior projection below large trochlear notch on ulna

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Trochlear Notch

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Anterior side of olecranon of ulna. Recieves trochlea of humerus

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42
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Radial Notch

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Lateral and inferior to trochlear notch. Articulates with head of radius

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Ulnar Tuberosity

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Below coronoid process

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44
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Styloid Process

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Notch on the distal end and the very bottom

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45
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Radius

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Thumb side of forearm

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46
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Radial Tuberosity

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Below neck of radius. Attachment for bicep tendons

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47
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3 bones in elbow

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Ulna, Radius, Humerus

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48
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2 Articulations in elbow

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Head of radius joins capitulum of humerus

Trochlear notch of ulna joins trochlea of humerus

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49
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Interosseous Membrane

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Joins shafts of ulna and radius

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50
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3 connections between ulna and radius

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Interosseous membrane
radial notch
Ulnar notch

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51
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Radiocarpal Joint

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Radius joins with lunate and scaphoid of wrist

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52
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Proximal radioulnar joint

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head of radius and ulnar notch

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53
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Distal radioulnar joint

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Head of ulna and ulnar notch

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54
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Carpus

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Wrist containing 8 carpals joined by ligaments

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55
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Proximal row of carpals from lateral to medial

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Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform

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56
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Distal row of carpals from lateral to medial

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Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate

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57
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Mnemonic for carpal bones

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Stop letting those people touch the cadavers hand

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58
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Flexor Retinaculum

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Fibrous band of connective tissue covering carpals

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59
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Carpal Tunnel

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Concave space formed by Pisiform/ hamate and scaphoid/ trapezium

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Metacarpus

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Palm consisting of 5 metacarpals

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Carpometacarpal Joints

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Bases of metacarpals join with distal row of carpal bones

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Metacarpophalangeal Joints

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Heads of metacarpals articulate with proximal phalanges

63
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Phalanges

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14- Numbered 1-5 starting with the thumb

64
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What digit has 2 phalanges

65
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Interphalangeal Joints

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Joints between phalanges

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How many bones are in the lower limb?

67
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Pelvic Girdle

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Coxal (Pelvic) bone

68
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Pubic symphysis

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Hip bones unite anteriorly

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Sacroiliac Joints

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Hip bones unite posteriorly with sacrum

70
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Bony Pelvis

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Hip bones, pubic symphysis, sacrum, coccyx

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3 bones in hip bone

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Ilium, pubis, ischium

72
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What age do the hip bones fuse together at?

73
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Ilium

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Largest hip bone at the tp

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Ala of ilium

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Superior portion

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Body of ilium

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Inferior portion

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Acetabulum

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Socket for femur head in the ilium

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Iliac Crest

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Superior border of ilium

78
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Anterior superior iliac spine

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Anterior end to iliac crest

79
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Hip pointer

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Bruising of anterior superior iliac spine

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Anterior Inferior iliac spine

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Smaller spine below superior spine

81
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Posterior superior/ inferior iliac spines

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Posterior end to iliac crest

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Function of iliac spines

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Attachment points for muscles and ligaments

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Greater sciatic notch

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Below posterior inferior iliac spine. Passage of sciatic nerve

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Iliac Fossa

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Big depression. Attachment for iliacus tendon

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Iliac tuberosity

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Posterior to fossa. Attachment for sacroiliac ligament

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Auricular surface of ilium

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Below tuberosity. Sacroiliac joint

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Arcuate Line

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Big ridge extending down from auricular surface of ilium

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Ischium

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Inferior and posterior portion of hip

89
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Body of ischium

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Superior part

90
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Ramus of Ischium

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Inferior part that joins pubis

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Ischial Spine

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Lesser Schiatic notch

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Below ischial spine

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Ischial tuberosity

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Flat, roughened surface below ischial spine

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Obturator foramen

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Largest foramen in the body formed by ischium and pubis

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Obturator Membrane

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Fibrous membrane completely closes membrane

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Pubis

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Inferior anterior portion of hip

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Pubic Crest

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Anterior, superior border of pubis body

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Pubic tubercle

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Projection on lateral end of pubic crest

99
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Pectineal line

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Extends from pubic tubercle superiorly and joins arcuate line on ilium

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Pubic arch

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Inferior border between two hip bones

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Acetabulur notch

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Inferior side of acetabulum. Foramen for vessels and nerves

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Pelvic brim

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Rim of big middle hole when two hip bones are together

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False pelvis

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Portion of pelvis superior to pelvic brim

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True pelvis

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Portion of pelvis inferior to pelvic brim

105
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Pelvic inlet

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Superior opening to true pelvis

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Pelvic outlet

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Inferior opening to true pelvis

107
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Sex differences between pelvis

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Females have a shallower pelvis, wider pelvic brim, oval obtruator foramen and a pubic arch of greater than 90 degrees

108
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What joins with the distal end of the femur

A

Tibia and patella

109
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Angle of convergence

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Femur angles inwards towards knee. Greater angle in females

110
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Fovea Capitus

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Central depression in head of femur. Connected by ligament to acetabulum

111
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Greater/ Lesser trochanter

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Big knobs at the top of femur attach tendons

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Intertrochanteric Line

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Ridge joins trochanters anteriorly on femur

113
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Intertrochanteric Crest

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Ridge joins trochanters posteriorly on femur

114
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Gluteal Tuberosity

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Vertical ridge on posterior shaft just below trochanters on femur

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Linea Aspera

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Long ridge on shaft of femur blends with gluteal tuberosity

116
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Medial/ Lateral condyle

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Posterior notches join with condyles of tibia

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Medial/ Lateral epicondyles

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Superior to condyles. Raised surfaces for ligaments

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Intercondylar Fossa

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Depression between condyles on posterior side

119
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Patellar surface

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Indented area between condyles on anterior side

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Adductor Tubercle

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Superior to medial epicondyle. Rough projection for muscle attachment

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Patella

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Sesamoid knee bone

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Base of patella

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Broad, prosimal end

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Apex of patella

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Pointed, distal end

124
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Articular facets of patella

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Two posterior facets for medial and lateral condyles of femur

125
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Patellofemoral Joint

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Posterior surface of patella joins patellar surface of femur

126
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Tibia

A

Medial, weight bearing leg bone

127
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Tibiofemoral Joint

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Lateral and medial condyles of tibia join with condyles of femur

128
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Proximal Tibiofibular joint

A

Head of fibula joins lateral condyle of tibia

129
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Intercondylar Eminence

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Upwards projection between condyles of tibia

130
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Tibial Tuberosity

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Knotch on anterior surface attaches patellar ligament

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Anterior border of tibia

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Sharp ridge on shaft. Shin

132
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Medial Malleolus

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Hook projection on distal end of tibia joins with fibula

133
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Fibular Notch

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Medial, posterior side of tibia on distal end joins with fibula

134
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Distal Tibiofibular Notch

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Fibular notch of tibia and end of fibula

135
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Fibula

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Lateral, non- weight bearing leg bone

136
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Lateral Malleolus

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Distal projection joins talus of ankle

137
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Tarsus

A

Ankle consists of 7 tarsal bones

138
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Intertarsal joints

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Joints between tarsal bones

139
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Calcaneus

A

Biggest and most superior ankle bone

140
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Talus

A

Bone beside talus

141
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Order of tarsal bones (top to bottom- Lateral to medial)

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Calcaneus, talus, cuboid, navicular, third cuneiform, second cuneiform, first cuneiform

142
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Metatarsus

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Middle of foot contains 5 metatarsal bones numbered 1-5 starting medially

143
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Tarsometatarsal Joints

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Bases of metatarsals join with first, second and thrid cuneiforms and cuboid of tarsus

144
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Metatarsophalangeal Joints

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Head of metatarsal joins proximal row of phalanges

145
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Phalanges

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Toes numbered 1-5 starting with big toe (hollux)

146
Q

Which toe has only a proximal and distal phalange?

147
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Longitudinal Arch

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Posterior to anterior. Has a medial and lateral part

148
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Transverse Arch

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Arch from medial to lateral

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