Lower Limb Bones

Question 1

which bones comprise the pelvis

Answer 1

sacrum and 2 hip bones

Question 2

where is the sacroiliac joint? what type of joint is it?

Answer 2

sacroiliac joins sacrum to hip bones- fibrous and synovial with limited mobility

Question 3

where is the pubic symphysis? what type of joint is it?

Answer 3

joins hip bones together- cartilaginous with limited mobility

Question 4

where is the hip joint? what type of joint is it?

Answer 4

joins hip bone to femur- ball and socket

Question 5

what role do ligaments play in the hip joint?

Answer 5

prevent anterior rotation/dislocation

Question 6

name the ligaments of the hip

Answer 6

pubo-femoral (ventral)
ilio-femoral (lateral)
ischio-femoral (doral)

Question 7

what is the name of the true knee joint? which type of joint is the knee? why does it differ from other joints of its kind?

Answer 7

tibiofemoral joint- hinge joint- although rotation is possible during flexion

Question 8

name the four ligaments of the knee

Answer 8

anterior cruciate
posterior cruciate
lateral collateral
medial collateral

Question 9

is the fibula medial or lateral to the tibia?

Answer 9

lateral

Question 10

list the tarsal bones

Answer 10

calcaneus (heel)
talus (top)
navicular (ant. to talus)
cuboid (ant. to calcaneus)
cuniform x3 (ant. to navicular)

Question 11

what type of joint is the superior tibiofibular

Answer 11

plane

Question 12

what type of joint is the distal tibiofibular joint?

Answer 12

fibrous with slight movement