Pelvic girdle and leg bones Flashcards
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Pelvic Girdle
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consists of 2 coxal (pelvic/hip) bones
supports the trunk of the body
provides attachment for the lower limbs
protects urinary bladder, distal ends of intestines and the reproductive organs.
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Coxal
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3
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Sacrum
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Coccyx
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5
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Ilium
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Largest + most superior portion of hip bone. flares outward forming the prominence of the hip.
6
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Ischium
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Forms the lower portion of the hip bone. Supports the weight of the body while sitting.
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Pubis
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Anterior portion of the hip bone.
8
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Acetabulum
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9
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Pubic symphysis
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10
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Iliac crest
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Femur
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Thigh bone, Longest and strongest bone in the body.
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Patella
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Kneecap. Flat, sesamoid bone.
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Sesamoid
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Tibia
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Shin bone. Larger of the 2 leg bones, weight bearing bone of the leg.
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Fibula
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Long, slender bone on the lateral side of the tibia. “little fibber.”
