Leg Flashcards
Male Pelvis
90 pelvic arch, medial ala, coccyx positioned anteriorly
Female Pelvis
obtuse pelvic arch, lateral ala, coccyx positioned posteriorly
the acetabulum articulates with
head of the femur
Bony features of ankle
malleoli
tarsal that articulates with tibia and fibula
talus
Bones of medial longitudinal arch
calcaneus, metatarsal 1, talus, medial cuniform, navicular
Bones of lateral longitudinal arch
calcaneus, cuboid, metatarsals 4/5
Bones of transverse arch
cuniform and cuboid
3 arch functions
distributes weight, conserving energy, walking on even terrain
Arches are maintained by
Shapes of tarsals, ligaments, tendons
Identify the os coxae and its ilium, iscium, and pubis
Os coxae- hip bone
Ilium- top wing
Pubis- middle part
Ischium- bottom loop
Superior portion of ilium
Ala
Femoral Triangle
Gracilis, sartorius, inguinal ligament
which two muscles insert into the iliotibial tract?
gluteus maximus, tensor fasciae latae
Heads of quadriceps femoris
Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius