Unit 1.7

Question 1

The os coxae are sites of origination for muscles that act on the
Composed of
Component of
Example
Features

Answer 1

Hip and the knee
Bilateral ilium, ischium, and pubis
Pelvic girdle
Irregular bone
Iliac crest, AIIS, ASIS, PIIS, PSIS, iliac fossa, ala, greater and lesser sciatic notch, ischial spine, ischial tuberosity, acetabulum, obturator foramen, inferior and superior pubic ramus, pubic tubercle, symphyseal surface of pubis

Question 2

The femur is located
Provides
Example
Features

Answer 2

In the thigh
Insertion sites for muscles that act on the hip and a site of origination for muscles that act on the knee and one acting on the ankle
Long bone
Had and fovea, anatomical and surgical necks, greater and lesser trochanters, intertrochanteric line and crest, gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera, medial and lateral epi and condoles, adductor tubercle, patellar surface, intercondylar fossa

Question 3

The patella is anatomically in the region
Is a
Example of
Features

Answer 3

Off the knee and is referred to as the kneecap
An attachment site for muscles (quadriceps) that act on the knee. The patella is embedded in the quadriceps tendon
Sesamoid bone
Apex, base, articulation surface

Question 4

The tibia and fibula are bones of the
They are
Examples of
Features of tibia
Features of fibula

Answer 4

Leg/crura (lower leg)
Insertion sites for muscles that act on the knee and sites of origins of muscles that act on the ankle and digits
Long bones
Medial and lateral condyles, intercondylar eminence, fibular articular facet, interosseous border, medial malleolus, fibular notch
Head, neck, interosseous border, lateral malleolus

Question 5

The tarsal bones are in the anatomical region
They are
Number
Examples of
Features

Answer 5

Known as the tall rural joint and commonly referred to as the ankle
Insertion sites for muscles that act on the ankle and sites of origination for muscles that act on the digits
Two areas - proximal and distal
Short bones
Calcaneus, talus, navicular, medial cuneiform, middle cuneiform, lateral cuneiform, cuboid

Question 6

The metatarsals are in the anatomical region
They are
Examples of
Features

Answer 6

Known as the dorsum and plantar surface of the foot
Insertion site for muscles that act on the ankle and organs of muscles that act on the digits
Long bones
Head, body, base

Question 7

The phalanges differ from the hand because

Answer 7

They mirror it, digit 1 is medial