Lower Limb and Pelvic Flashcards
What is superimposition?
structures and their densities overlap on a radiograph
How many bones make up one coxal bone?
3 bones fused together, the ilium, ischium and pubis
What is the ilium made up of?
ala, iliac crest, greater sciatic notch, arcuate line, articular surface
What is the ischium made up of?
ischial spine, lesser sciatic notch, ischial tuberosity and ramus
What is the pubis made up of?
body, superior and inferior rami and pubic symphysis
What is the acetabulum?
socket for head of femur, created by fusion of all 3 coxal bones
What is the true pelvis?
below pelvic brim, pelvic bring is considered the pelvic inlet *(baby starts here)and inferior portion is the pelvic outlet(baby comes out)
What is the false pelvis?
above pelvic brim and part of the abdomen
Describe the pelvic brim
a structure that divides the pelvis into true and false pelvis
Describe the female pelvis
wider and shallower, more space, thumb to finger
Describe the male pelvis
larger, heavier with large surface markings, two fingers, width is not as big
What is the lower limb made of?
femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges
How many phalanges does the big toe have?
2, proximal and distal
how can the patella be radiograhed
sunrise view
