Bone Markings Of The Leg And Pelvis Flashcards
0
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Ischial spine
A
Attachment of various muscles
1
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Acetabulum
A
Socket for head of femur
Composed by ilium, ischium, and pubis
2
Q
Gluteal tuberosity
A
Attachment site of movable end of gluteus maximum
3
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Medial condyle
A
Articulated with medial condyle of the tibia to form knee joint
4
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Apex
A
Attachment point of inferior patellar ligament
5
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Lateral condyle of tibia
A
Articulates with lateral condyle of femur
Articulates with fibula head
6
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Medial melleolus
A
Forms medial surface of ankle joint
7
Q
Lateral cuneiform
A
“The Circus Needs More Interesting Little Clowns”
8
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Calcaneal tuberosity
A
Contacts ground during weight bearing
9
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Iliac tubercle
A
Roughened area on outer edge of iliac crest
10
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Body
A
Body of sacrum equivalent to body of vertebra, identical function
