U4 Interim #3 (Lower Appendicular Skeleton)

Question 1

Coxal bone

Answer 1

entire pelvis, 2 coxal bones total (L/R)

Question 2

Illium

Answer 2

the broad, upper, and largest of the three bones composing the pelvis (Illiac Crest)

Question 3

Ischium

Answer 3

paired bone of the pelvis, behind the pubis

Question 4

Acetabulum

Answer 4

socket that the femur articulates with (similar to glenoid cavity)

Question 5

Pubis

Answer 5

below the illium, pubic region

Question 6

Pubis symphasis

Answer 6

joint inbetween the two pubis bones, functional during childbirth

Question 7

Obturator foramen

Answer 7

a large opening in the hipbone between the pubis and ischium

Question 8

Characteristics of male vs. female pelvis

Answer 8

female = wider/large, “hole” is larger vs. male = more round

Question 9

Femur

Answer 9

upper bone, bone of the thigh

Question 10

Greater trochanter

Answer 10

upper process at the top of the femur, provides connections

Question 11

Lesser trochanter

Answer 11

lower process at the lower top part of the femur, also provides connections

Question 12

Head/neck

Answer 12

top of femur, round, neck is below the head

Question 13

Medial condyle

Answer 13

bottom/backside of the femur, condyle closest to the middle body

Question 14

Later condyle

Answer 14

bottom/backside of the femur, condyle away from the middle body

Question 15

Medial epicondyle

Answer 15

bump above the medial condyle, small condyle

Question 16

Lateral epicondyle

Answer 16

bump above the lateral condyle, small condyle

Question 17

Tibia

Answer 17

the shin

Question 18

Tibial tuberosity

Answer 18

top of the tibia, bump that can be felt through skin, patella connects to the tibial tuberosity

Question 19

Fibula

Answer 19

small bone lateral to the tibia, on the outside/away from the middle body

Question 20

Tarsals

Answer 20

bones near the ankle (same as the carpals of the hand)

Question 21

Metatarsals

Answer 21

bones above the tarsals

Question 22

Phalanges

Answer 22

toes

Question 23

Calcaneus

Answer 23

heel of the foot

Question 24

Patella

Answer 24

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