S3_L1: LE Osteology Flashcards
Determine the following bone to its corresponding description.
- has wings called ala
- sit bone
- attachment of the hamstring muscles
- largest of the three bones
- upper part articulates with L5, lower part articulates with coccyx
A. ILIUM
B. ISCHIUM
C. PUBIS
D. ALL
E. NONE
- A
- B
- B
- A
- E
Determine the following bone to its corresponding description.
- formed by the ischium, ilium and pubis
- forms a cup shape where the head of the femur will fit in
- has rudimentary transverse processes
- has a canal where the roots of spinal cord will pass through
- has a notch where blood vessels will pass through
A. ACETABULUM
B. SACRUM
C. COCCYX
- A
- A
- C
- B
- A
TRUE OR FALSE: Greater and lesser trochanters are used for lower extremities. Greater and lesser tuberosities for upper extremities
A. All statements are true
B. All statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
A. All statements are true
The following is true about the parts of the ilium, EXCEPT:
A. the iliac crest is located approximately at the level of L4 or the space between L4-L5
B. L4-L5 is a landmark for spinal anesthesia
C. PSIS is located at the level of S1
D. in slim people, their PSIS are seen as dimples on the skin
E. None
C. PSIS is located at the level of S1
NOTE: PSIS - S2
TRUE OR FALSE: The pubic symphysis, as well as the sacroiliac joint, become lax and stretch when a woman is pregnant to accommodate the growing fetus.
True
This is the longest and strongest bone in the body
Femur
_____ is a margin that is approximately a Mickey Mouse head-shaped line
Pelvic brim
Enumerate the 3 hip bones.
ilium, ischium and pubis
This is the meeting point of the three pelvic bones
Acetabulum
FILL IN THE BLANKS.
Posteriorly, the hip bone articulates with the (1)_____.
Anteriorly, the hip bone articulates at the (2)_____.
- sacrum
- symphysis pubis
The cup shape of the acetabulum allows ______ of the head of the femur to articulate with it.
⅔
What is the normal angle of inclincation?
120-125 degrees
TRUE OR FALSE: At birth, the femur are straight. As the child bears weight, the angle of inclination decreases
A. All statements are true
B. All statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Only the 1st statement is true
Coxa valga means that the angle of inclination is (1)_____. Thus, the leg is (2)_____ and will (3)_____.
- beyond/ above normal
- longer
- abduct
NOTE: other possible answers for (1) is close to 180 or above 135 degrees.
FILL IN THE BLANKS:
Anteriorly, the (1)______ connects greater and lesser trochanters
Posteriorly, the (2)______ connects greater and lesser trochanters
- intertrochanteric line
- intertrochanteric crest
This is the largest sesamoid bone, described as an inverted triangle
PATELLA
This is the large weight bearing medial bone of the leg
TIBIA
What movement will be restricted or difficult to perform when the fibular nerve is injured or compressed upon crossing of legs?
Dorsiflexion
This is the largest tarsal bone, also known as the heel bone.
CALCANEUS
The lower extremity functions to support the weight of the body and produce ____?
locomotion
What is the other collective term for the hip bones?
Os Coxae