PELVIS/FEMUR

Question 1

A wedge-shaped bone between the 2 hip bones

Answer 1

Sacrum

Question 2

Know as the “tailbone”

Answer 2

Coccyx

Question 3

The large, superior region of the pelvis is called?

Answer 3

Ilium

Question 4

The posterior, inferior region of the pelvis is called?

Answer 4

Ischium

Question 5

The anterior, inferior region of the pelvis is called?

Answer 5

Pubic

Question 6

‘Os Coxa’, ‘Innominate’, and ‘Coxal bones’ are aka’s for?

Answer 6

The 2 hip bones

Question 7

The greater sciatic notch is converted into a foramen by which ligament?

Answer 7

Sacrospinous Ligament

Question 8

The “sitting bone” is known as the?

Answer 8

Ischial Tuberosity

Question 9

The junction of the ischium-pubis forms what landmark?

Answer 9

Obturator Foramen

Question 10

In what direction is the acetabulum facing?

Answer 10

Laterally-Inferiorly-Anteriorly

Question 11

What landmark is 5cm posterior to the ASIS?

Answer 11

Iliac Tubercle (Tuberculum)

Question 12

Which landmark acts as a “pulley” as the iliopsoas passes over it?

Answer 12

Iliopubic Eminence

Question 13

The landmark “ear”, that articulates with the sacrum is called?

Answer 13

Auricular surface of the ilium

Question 14

What are the attachment points for the inguinal ligament? Starting from the most superior attachment.

Answer 14

ASIS (anterior) - Pubic Tubercles (inferior)

Question 15

The a.k.a patellar surface?

Answer 15

Trochlear Groove

Question 16

The a.k.a for fovea of head?

Answer 16

Fovea Capitis

Question 17

Which directions does the head of the femur face?

Answer 17

Medially- Superiorly-Anteriorly

Question 18

A rough ridge with two lips on the posterior surface of the femur is a landmark called?

Answer 18

Linea Aspera (Medial and Lateral)

Question 19

The a.k.a for the intercondylar notch?

Answer 19

Intercondylar Fossa

Question 20

The a.k.a for the popliteal fossa?

Answer 20

Popliteal Surface