Lower Appendicular skeleton (M#2)

Question 1

pubic symphysis

Answer 1

fibrocartilage connecting the left and right pelvic bones

Question 2

pubic symphysis function

Answer 2

composed of fibrocartilage to allow for splitting during childbirth

Question 3

what are the 7 tarsal bones?

Answer 3

1. talus
2. navicular
3. medial (1st) cuneiform
4. intermediate (2nd) cuneiform
5. lateral (3rd) cuneiform
6. cuboid
7. calcaneus

Question 4

which way do you count your toes from 1-5?

Answer 4

hallux (big toe) to little toe

Question 5

what are the 7 femur bone markings?

Answer 5

ANT.
- greater trochanter
- medial epicondyles
- lateral epicondyles
- patella

POST.
- lesser trochanter
- gluteal tuberosity
- intercondylar fossa (behind patella)

Question 6

what are the 4 tibia bone markings?

Answer 6

• medial condyles
• lateral condyles
• tibial tuberosity
• medial malleolus

Question 7

what is the bone marking on the tibia that protrudes and can be felt at the knee)

Answer 7

tibial tuberosity

Question 8

what are the 2 fibula bone markings?

Answer 8

• head
• lateral malleolus