Pelvic Girdle Flashcard

Front

What is the larger and more medial bone of the lower leg?

Back

Tibia

Front

What is the name of the flat bone that forms the kneecap?

Back

Patella

Front

How many phalanges does each toe have, except the large toe?

Back

3

Front

Which bone is thin, sticklike, and does not bear body weight?

Back

Fibula

Front

What is the most anterior portion of the coxa?

Back

Pubis

Front

What are the two bones that form the lower leg?

Back

Tibia and Fibula

Front

What is the function of the patella?

Back

To protect the knee joint and improve the leverage of the thigh muscles.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the hip bone?

Back

Coxa

Front

How many bones are in the human adult foot?

Back

26 bones.

Front

What is the role of the tibia in the body?

Back

To bear weight and support the body's structure.