lower limb Flashcards
what does lower limb need to be more specialised for?
posture and walking - sturdy.
what are the bones fused together in the pelvis?
pubis, ischium, ilium
describe the positions of the parts of the pelvis
ilium - the ears. located superiorly
ischium - bit you sit on. post
pubis - most anterior portion of the hip bone
what is the sacrum?
part of the vertical column that articulates with hemipevlis posteriorly
where is the pubis symphysis?
articulation between the left and right hip bones.
how does the sacrum connect to lower body?
There are four articulations within the pelvis:
Sacroiliac joints (x2) – between the ilium of the hip bones, and the sacrum
Sacrococcygeal symphysis – between the sacrum and the coccyx.
Pubic symphysis – between the pubis bodies of the two hip bones.
which is the biggest sesamoid bone?
patella (kneecap)
what are the name of the leg bones?
superior: femur,
inferior: tibia and fibia
describe how tibia and fibia are located
tibia more medial, fibular is more lateral (shin bone)
which is longer, tibia or fibia?
tibia
how many tarsals are there?
7
what are the tarsals?
Tarsals – a set of seven irregularly shaped bones. They are situated proximally in the foot in the ankle area.
what is the talus?
the bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula to make the ankle joint
what is the name of the heel bone? which set of bones does it belong to?
calcaneus - tarsals
what are metatarsals?
Metatarsals – connect the phalanges to the tarsals. There are five in number – one for each digit.
what are the phalanges?
Phalanges – the bones of the toes.
Each toe has three phalanges – proximal, intermediate, and distal (except the big toe, which only has two phalanges: proximal and a distal one).
