Bones, ligaments and joints of the pelvic girdle and thigh Flashcards

1
Q

Functions of lower limb

A

Carries heavy load of torso above
Exerts large forces
Resists large forces

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2
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Movements of hip

A

Flexion + extension
Adduction + abduction
Internal + external
Rotation
Circumduction

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3
Q

Movements of knee

A

Flexion + extension

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4
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Movements of ankle

A

Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion

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5
Q

Movements of foot

A

Inversion and eversion

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6
Q

Movements of toes

A

Flexion + extension

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7
Q

Anteriorly each hip is joined at the

A

Pubic symphysis

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8
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Posteriorly, each hip is joined at the

A

sacrum (sacroiliac joint)

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9
Q

3 bones of hip bone

A

Ilium, ischium, pubis

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10
Q

In children the 3 hip bones are held together by

A

Triradiate cartilage

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11
Q

Socket in hip

A

Acetabulum

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12
Q

Ball

A

Head of femur

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13
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Learn hip bone features

A
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14
Q

Inferior part of acetabulum is

A

Transverse acetabular ligament

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15
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Features of male pelvis

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General structure: pelvis is heavy + thick
Pelvic brim: smaller + heart shaped
Pubic arch: angle is smaller <90°
Distance between ischial spines is less

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16
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Features of female pelvis

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General structure: thin + light
Pelvic brim: larger + more oval
Pubic arch: bigger angle > 100
Distance between ischial spines is greater

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