hip bones

Question 1

where is the ASIS

Answer 1

it is found at the anterior aspect of the ilium

Question 2

where is the PSIS

Answer 2

it is found at the posterior aspect of the ilium and at the posterior of the iliac crest

Question 3

where is the iliac crest

Answer 3

it is the most superior edge of the ilium

Question 4

describe where the pubic tubercle is

Answer 4

it is the most anterior, medial and superior part of the pubis

Question 5

describe the position of the ischium

Answer 5

it is the most inferior and posterior part of the pelvic girdle; it is the part that you sit on

Question 6

describe what the fovea is and where it is found.

Answer 6

the fovea is found on the head of the femur where the ligament of the head of the femur attaches (looks like a little dimple)

Question 7

describe where the acetabulum is and what the role of the C-shaped cartilage is

Answer 7

the acetabulum is the socket part of the joint and is made up of all 3 bones in the hip girdle . the C-shaped cartilage allows a better fit and makes the head of the femur fit in the socket better.

Question 8

where is the greater tracanta found

Answer 8

the large knob on the anterior superior lateral aspect of the femur (the knob on the outside of the femur)

Question 9

where is the lesser tracanta found

Answer 9

the small knob on the anterior superior medial aspect of the femur (the knob on the inside of the femur

Question 10

where is the adductor tubercle found

Answer 10

it is the medial knob on the inferior medial aspect of the femur (the knob on the inside of the knee)

Question 11

what are the 3 main differences between male and female pelvises

Answer 11

1 - men have a higher iliac crest
2 - men have a more heart shaped pelvic inlet whereas women have a more circular inlet
3 - men have a more acute angle of inferior pubic ramus