radiology anatomy.... extremities and pelvis Flashcards
what is the most basic and important anatomy concept is
orientation
the musculoskeletal system is made up of
bones
joints and muscles
what joint gives us the ability to raise the arm above the head
acromioclavicular joint
a piece of cartilage that cushions the humeral head and the glenoid is and also helps with joint stabilization
labrum
function of the rotator cuff
stabilize the glenohumeral joint and helps in the rotation of the arm
function oof the bursae
its a lubricating fluid that prevents friction btw the joints
the main skeletal component of the wrist is
radiocarpal wrist joint
the pelvic girdle consist of
two hip bones and the sacrum
interconnected at the two hip bones and the pubis symphisis
what joint provides extensive degree of movement to the lower extremity
ball and socket
the scaffold of the thigh is provided by
femur
what joints holds the tibia and fibula together
inferior and superior tibiofibular joints