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bones of the pelvic girdle.
the pelvic girdle.
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Anatomy
12th Grade
01/26/2011

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Term
Pelvic Girdle.
Definition
Formed by 2 coxal bones.
Term
Ilium.
Definition
Large, flaring bone that forms most of the hip bone.
Term
Sacroiliac Joint.
Definition
Ilium connects posteriorly with the sacrum.
Term
Iliac Crest.
Definition
Upper edge of the ilium.
Term
Ischium.
Definition
"Sitdown bone"
Term
Ischial Spine.
Definition
Important because it narrows the outlet of the pelvis through which the baby will pass.
Term
Ischial Tuberosity.
Definition
Roughened area that receives body weight when you are sitting.
Term
Pubis.
Definition
Most anterior part of the coxal bone.
Term
Obturator Foramen.
Definition
Opening which allows blood vessels and nerves to pass into the thigh.
Term
Pubic Symphysis.
Definition
Cartilaginous joint that connects the 2 pubic bones.
Term
Acetabulum.
Definition
Deep socket where the ilium, ischium, and pubis form.
Term
Acetabulum.
Definition
Receives the head of the femur.
Term
False Pelvis.
Definition
Superior to the true pelvis.
Term
False Pelvis.
Definition
Medial to the flaring portions of the ilia.
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True Pelvis.
Definition
Inferior to the false pelvis.
Term
True Pelvis.
Definition
Surrounded by bone.
Term
Femur.
Definition
Thigh bone.
Term
Femur.
Definition
Heaviest and strongest bone of the thigh.
Term
Head of Femur.
Definition
Articulates with the acetabulum.
Term
Neck of Femur.
Definition
Common fracture site for older people.
Term
Greater and Lesser Trochanters and Gluteal Tuberosity.
Definition
Sites of muscle attachment.
Term
Later and Medial Condyles of Femur.
Definition
Articulate with the tibia.
Term
Patella.
Definition
Kneecap.
Term
Tibia.
Definition
Shinbone.
Term
Medial and Lateral Condyles of Tibia.
Definition
Articulate with the femur to form the knee joint.
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Medial and Lateral Condyles of Tibia.

 

Definition
Separated by the intercondylar eminence.
Term
Tibial Tuberosity.
Definition
Roughened area to which the patella attaches.
Term
Medial Malleolus.
Definition
Process that forms the inner bulge of the ankle.
Term
Anterior Crest.
Definition
Sharp ridge unprotected by muscles.
Term
Fibula.
Definition
Thin and sticklike.
Term
Lateral Malleolus.
Definition
Anterior part of the ankle.
Term
Tarsals.
Definition
Posterior half of the foot.
Term
Calcaneus.
Definition
Heelbone.
Term
Talus.
Definition
Lies between the tibia and calcaneus.
Term
Metatarsals.
Definition
Form the sole.
Term
Phalanges.
Definition
Form the toes.
Term
Palpatation.
Definition
Feeling internal structures through the skin with the fingers.
Term
Surface Anatomy.
Definition
Study of the external surface of the body.
Term
Ligaments.
Definition
Bind footbones together.
Term
Tendons.
Definition
Bind foot muscles to bone.
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