Hip Bone (Right side, lateral and medial views)

Question 1

Right and Left hip bone formation

Answer 1

Formed by the union of the
Illium - Above
Ischium - Bhind
Pubis - Extending forward toward the midline

Question 2

Iliac Crest

Answer 2

Location: Rough rounded upper surface of the ilium

Question 3

Gluteal Surface

Answer 3

Location: Posterior surface of the ilium,
Function: where three powerful gluteal muscles attach

Question 4

Iliac Fossa

Answer 4

Location: anterior surface of the ilium
Function: where the iliacus muscles, a strong hip flexor is located

Question 5

Anterior Superiro and Anterior Inferior Spines

Answer 5

Project foward

Question 6

Posterior Superior and Posterior Inferior Iliac spines

Answer 6

Project backward

Question 7

Auricular Surface of the Ilium

Answer 7

Function: where the rough ear shaped lateral edges of the sacrum unite with the auricular surface of the ilium,
Form the sacroiliac joints.

Question 8

Sacroiliac Joints

Answer 8

Function: weight of the body is transmitted to these joints. Has very little movement

Question 9

Anterior and Posterior sacroiliac ligaments

Answer 9

Reinforce the sacroiliac joints

Question 10

Ischial Spine

Answer 10

Location: Sharp projection of bone off the ischium
Function: seperates the greater sciatic notch above from the lesser sciatic notch below.
Ligaments attach here to convert the notches into sciatic foramina

Question 11

Ramus of Ischium

Answer 11

Location: below the lesser sciatic notch

Question 12

Ischial Tuberosity

Answer 12

Location: roughened prominece that is below the sciatic notch and above the ramus of ischium
Function: attachment of the “hamstring” muscles of the thigh

Question 13

Pubic Crest

Answer 13

Upper border of the pubic bone

Question 14

Pubic tubercle

Answer 14

Lateral from the midline, crossed by the spermatic cord as it passes through the inguinal canl

Question 15

Articular Surface

Answer 15

Location: medial side of each pubic bone
Function: forms the symphyis pubis joint in the midline
Covered with hyaline Cartilage with a plug of fibro cartilage in btwn that serves to keep these two bones separated yet forming a nearly immovable joint.

Question 16

Obturator Foramen

Answer 16

Formed by the pubis and ischium
The obturator membrane attached to the margin of the forament.
Actually sealed by this fibrous membrane, with only a small opening for the passage of small vessels and a nerve.

Question 17

Male Vs Female Obturator Foramen

Answer 17

Male: Triangle
Female: oval

Question 18

Acetabulum

Answer 18

Location: formed by the ilium, ischium and pubis
C-shaped cavity
Function: lined with hyaline cartilage for the articulation with the head of the femur within the hipjoint.