Bones of the hip Flashcards
what are the 3 bones that form the innominate hip bone
Ilium, ischium and pubis
the fusion point of these three bones form the
acetabulum
What kind of joint is the acetabulofemoral joint?
Ball and socket joint
What is another name for the acetabulofemoral joint
articultio coxae
The pelvis has 5 functions
- Protection and supports the pelvic organs
- Transition of the weight from the vertebrae to the lower body
- Helps maintain posture
- Provides many muscle attachments
- Helps provide bony support to females during birth
the ilium is
the upper most bone that provides many muscle and ligament attachments
The anterior part 2/3 of the ilium form
the iliac fossa
the posterior upper aspect of the iliac bone there is a
gluteal surface where the glutes muscles originate
on the postero- superior aspect of the ilium we can find as well the
auricular surface and the iliac tuberosity
the auricular surface is
an smooth surface on the ilium where the sacrum sits
the iliac tuberosity is the
roughten area that sits positioned on the posterior and side of the ilium and they