Lab 4 - Bones of Lower Extremity and Pelvic Girdle Flashcards
1
Q
Coxal Bone
A
fused ilium, ischium and pubis
-articulates with femur and at hip joint
2
Q
Pelvis
A
2 coxal bones + sacrum + coccyx
3
Q
Pubic Symphysis
A
cartilaginous joint on the anterior side of the pelvis (between left and right coxal bones)
-flat surface that lies vertically
-allows for slight movement
4
Q
Femur
A
thigh bone
-longest bone of the body
5
Q
Patella
A
knee cap
-thick circular/triangular bone that articulates with the femur
-covers and protect the knee joint
6
Q
Tibia
A
shin bone
-stronger and longer than fibia
-thicker on the medial side
7
Q
Fibula
A
located on the lateral side of the leg
-proximal end = knob
8
Q
Tarsal Bones
A
ankle bones
9
Q
Calcaneus
A
heel bone
10
Q
Metatarsal
A
intermediate foot bones
11
Q
Phalanges of Foot
A
toe bones
