Ch. 8 - Lower Appendicular Skeleton

Front

What is the greater trochanter?

Back

The greater trochanter is a large, bony prominence on the femur, located on the lateral side, serving as an attachment point for muscles.

Front

What is the ischium?

Back

The ischium is one of the three bones that make up the coxal bone (hip bone), located at the lower and back part of the pelvis.

Front

What is the femur?

Back

The femur is the longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, connecting the hip to the knee.

Front

What is the hallux?

Back

The hallux is the medical term for the big toe, which is the first digit of the foot.

Front

What is the fibula?

Back

The fibula is a long, thin bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, providing stability to the ankle.

Front

What is the patella?

Back

The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a small bone located in front of the knee joint, protecting it and aiding in leg movement.

Front

What is the tibia?

Back

The tibia, or shinbone, is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, supporting weight and forming the knee and ankle joints.

Front

What is the calcaneus?

Back

The calcaneus, or heel bone, is the largest bone in the foot, forming the foundation of the rear part of the foot.

Front

What is the iliac crest?

Back

The iliac crest is the superior border of the ilium, the largest part of the coxal bone, and serves as an attachment point for muscles.

Front

What is the acetabulum?

Back

The acetabulum is a cup-shaped socket in the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint.