Lower Limb Landmarks Flashcards
Flip
Largest, most superior part of hip. Plate-like.
Ilium
Flip
Posterior, inferior part of the hip.
Ischium
Flip
Anterior, inferior part of the hip.
Pubis
Flip
Small ridges on the lateral surface of the Ilium.
Gluteal Lines
Flip
The higher of the two pointed projections on the back of the Ilium. The posterior end of the Iliac Crest
Posterior Superior Iliac Spine (PSIS)
Flip
The lower of the two pointed projections on the back of the Ilium.
Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine (PIIS)
Flip
The higher of the two pointed projections on the front of the Ilium. The anterior end of the Iliac Crest
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)
Flip
The lower of the two pointed projections on the front of the Ilium.
Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS)
Flip
Ridge of bone on the superior side of the Ilium. Spans from the ASIS to the PSIS.
Iliac Crest
Flip
Rounded projection on the lateral side of the Iliac Crest, about 5 cm posterior of the ASIS
Iliac Tubercle (Aka Tuberculum)
Flip
Indentation on the posterior side of the Ilium. Superior to the Ischial Spine. Converted into a foramen by the sacrospinous ligament.
Greater Sciatic Notch
Flip
Pointed projection on the posterior of the Ischium, inferior to the Greater Sciatic Notch and superior to the Lesser Sciatic Notch
Ischial Spine
Flip
Indentation of the posterior of the Ischium. Inferior to the Ischial Spine.
Lesser Sciatic Notch
Flip
“Sitting Bone”. Rough projection on the lateral, inferior, posterior side of the Ischium
Ischial Tuberosity
Flip
Arm-like bar on the inferior end of the Ischium. Connects (touches/attaches) to the inferior pubic ramus, creating the inferior end of the Obturator Foramen.
Ramus of the Ischium
Flip
Arm-like bar on the inferior end of the Pubis. Connects (touches/attaches) to the Ramus of the Ischium, creating the inferior end of the Obturator Foramen
Inferior Pubic Ramus
Flip
Arm-like bar on the superior end of the Pubis. Forms the anterior rim of the Obturator Foramen.
Superior Pubic Ramus
Flip
Hole in the inferior end of the Coxal (hip) bones. Formed by the junction of the Ischium and Pubis. Partly covered by connective tissue membrane.
Obturator Foramen
Flip
Small rounded projection on the anterior of the pubis.
Pubic Tubercle