Lower Limb Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 regions of the lower limb?
A
- gluteal
- femoral (thigh)
- knee
- leg
- ankle
- foot
2
Q
The Os Coxae (hip bones) consist of the fusion of which bones?
When does fusion occur?
Prior to fusion how are the bones held together?
A
- Ilium
- Ischium
- Pubis
- fusion occurs at puberty; prior to this bones are held together by cartilage at acetabulum
3
Q
What are the tarsal bones?
A
- Talus
- Calcaneus
- Navicular
- Cuboid
- Cuneiforms
4
Q
What is the cuboid in-between?
A
Between calcaneus posteriorly and 4th-5th metatarsals anteriorly
5
Q
Out of the cuneiform bones which one is the smallest, largest and which one articulates with the cuboid bone?
A
Largest: Medial (1st)
Smallest: Intermediate (2nd)
Articulates w/ cuboid: Lateral (3rd)
6
Q
What is the shortest and longest metatarsal?
A
Longest: 2nd metatarsal (axis)
Shortest: 1st metatarsal
7
Q
What type of joint is the sacroiliac joint?
A
- an unusual SYNOVIAL JOINT in that little mobility is possible.
- allows for slight gliding and rotation
