Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Number of bones per upper limb
A
30
2
Q
Breakdown of the bones per upper limb
A
- Humerus
- Ulna (medially)
- Radius (laterally)
- Carpal (8)
- Metacarpal (5)
- Phalanges (14)
3
Q
Which bones make up the pelvic girdle?
A
- Right os coxa
- Left os coxa
4
Q
Which bones make up the pelvis?
A
- Paired os coxa
- Sacrum & Coccyx
5
Q
True pelvis
A
Inferior to the pelvic brim, contains the pelvic organs
6
Q
False pelvis
A
Superior to pelvic brim
7
Q
Female pelvis characteristics
A
- Ilia flared laterally (wider pelvis)
- Pelvic inlet is oval
- Subpubic angle is greater than 100 degrees
- Wide greater sciatic notch
- Smaller acetabulum
8
Q
Male pelvis characteristics
A
- Ilia are less flared
- Pelvic inlet is heart-shaped
- Subpubic angle is less than or equal to 90 degrees
- Narrow greater sciatic notch
- Larger acetabulum
9
Q
Number of bones per lower limb
A
30
10
Q
Breakdown of the bones per lower limb
A
- Femur
- Patella
- Tibia (medially)
- Fibula (laterally)
- Tarsals (7)
- Metatarsals (5)
- Phalanges (14)
11
Q
What is the purpose of the foot arches?
A
To prevent pinching of muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
**Kept in place by muscle tone
12
Q
What are the three types of foot arches?
A
- Medial
- Lateral
- Transverse
