Pelvic Girdle Flashcard

Front

What bones form the lower limb?

Back

Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Tarsals, Metatarsals

Front

Identify the highlighted part of this bone: Ilium, Ischium, Pubis, Iliac crest.

Back

Ilium

Front

What is also known as the kneecap?

Back

Patella

Front

What is the term for the upper part of the femur that articulates with the hip?

Back

Head

Front

Identify the highlighted region on the bone depicted above: lesser trochanter, lateral condyle of femur, greater trochanter, linea aspera, medial condyle of femur.

Back

Greater trochanter

Front

What is the function of the pelvic girdle?

Back

To support the weight of the upper body and connect the spine to the lower limbs.

Front

What are the three bones that make up the pelvic girdle?

Back

Ilium, Ischium, Pubis

Front

What is the significance of the acetabulum?

Back

It is the socket of the hip joint that receives the head of the femur.

Front

What is the role of the femur in the body?

Back

It is the longest bone in the body and supports the weight of the body during standing and walking.

Front

What is the difference between the tibia and fibula?

Back

The tibia is the larger, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg, while the fibula is the smaller bone that provides stability.