Week 10 Flashcards
1
Q
True/False
The pelvis absorbs the descending force of the weight of gravity on the upper body.
A
True
Also absorbs the forces ascending from the lower extremities
2
Q
What three portions of bone form the pelvis?
A
Ilium
Pubis
Ischium
3
Q
What are the muscles that control pelvic tilt?
A
Abdominals: Rectus Abdominis/External Oblique
Hip Flexors
Low Back Extensors
Hip Extensors
4
Q
What is the hip joint formed by?
A
Acetabulum of the pelvis
Femur