STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY MSK SYSTEM Flashcards
Two hip bones that are each composed of
(1) Ilium
(2) Ischium
(3) Pubis
Which part of the hip bone is the largest, most superior portion
Ilium
Which portion of the hip bone is the “sit bone”
Ischium
Which portion of the hip is the lower anterior portion
pubis
What forms the socket for the head of the femur
Acetabulum
what is Formed by articulation of the ischium and pubis
Obturator Foramen
Largest foramen in the body
Obturator Foramen
What muscle Flexes and rotates thigh laterally
Psoas major
What muscle Flexes and rotates thigh laterally
Iliacus
What muscle Extends and rotates thigh laterally
-Helps lock knee in extension
Gluteus maximus
What muscle Abducts and rotates thigh medially
Gluteus medius
What muscle Flexes and abducts thigh at hip joint
-Helps lock knee in extension
Tensor fascia latae`
What muscle Adducts, rotates, and flexes thigh at hip joint
Adductor longus
What muscle Adducts, flexes, rotates, and extends thigh at the hip joint
Adductor magnus
What muscle External rotation of thigh laterally and abducts
Piriformis
What muscle Flexes and adducts thigh
Pectineus
Strongest bone in the body.
Femur
The femur Articulates with the
patella and tibia at distal end
Head articulates with the acetabulum
Develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle
Patella
Functions of the Patella
(a) Provides leverage for the quadriceps muscle
(b) Protect the knee
Larger, medial, weight bearing bone of the lower leg
Tibia