Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb flashcard

Front

What is the opening within each coxal bone?

Back

Obturator foramen.

Front

Which feature is referred to as 'F' in the context of the lower limb anatomy?

Back

Medial epicondyle.

Front

What is the largest and most superior section of the coxal bone that forms the prominence of the hip?

Back

Ilium.

Front

Which feature is referred to as 'H' in the context of the lower limb anatomy?

Back

Lateral epicondyle.

Front

What is the heel bone that projects backward?

Back

Calcaneus.

Front

What is the term for the bone that connects the hip to the knee?

Back

Femur.

Front

What is the name of the joint formed by the femur and the pelvis?

Back

Hip joint.

Front

What is the function of the patella?

Back

To protect the knee joint and improve leverage for the quadriceps muscle.

Front

What are the three main bones that make up the coxal bone?

Back

Ilium, ischium, and pubis.

Front

What is the term for the lower part of the leg between the knee and the ankle?

Back

Tibia and fibula.