Chapter 6 Bones of the Pelvis and Thigh Flashcards
1
Q
What does the hip consist of?
A
sacrum
coccyx
2
Q
What does each hip bone form?
A
Ilium
ischium
pubis
3
Q
What kind of tissue is deep to the pelvis?
A
Adipose
4
Q
Where does the posterior sacrum lie?
A
posteriorly between hips
5
Q
Where does the Coccyx extend to?
A
Inferiorly from sacrum
6
Q
What are the Sacrum and Coccyx made out of?
A
fused vertebrae
7
Q
What is the femur known for?
A
long, and heavy, it is the strongest bone in the body
8
Q
Where does the Femur articulate with the hip?
A
proximal end of acetabulum
9
Q
Where does the femoral shaft surround the muscles of the thigh?
A
distally
