Pelvis Flashcards
1
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Pelvis
A
Basin shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities, joined posteriorly to the sacral spine
2
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Hip
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The point where the femur (thigh bone) joins the pelvis
3
Q
Ilium
A
The superior bone that contains the lilac crest, which is the wide, bony wing that can be felt near the waist
4
Q
Ischium
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The inferior, posterior, portion of the pelvis
5
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Pubis
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He medial anterior portion of the pelvis
6
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Hip joint consists of…
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The acetabulum (the socket of the hip joint) and the ball at the proximal end of the femur
