Pelvis
Is the pelvic girdle part of the axial skeleton or the appendicular skeleton?
What is Axial Skeleton
What is the longest and strongest bone in the body?
Femur
What percentage of weight bearing properties does the fibula account for?
0-12%
What is the largest and main bone in the ankle which forms the heel?
Calcaneus
Why does it benefit humans to have a pubic symphysis?
Allows slight movement in the pelvis for several things such as childbirth.
Is the iliac crest superficial or deep?
Superficial
What is the name of the largest bone in the lower body?
Tibia
What is the name of the bony process at the end of the tibia & fibula?
Medial & Lateral Mallelous
What is the name of the ankle joint?
Talocrural joint
What is the name of the cartilage ring that allows for mobility in the hip?
Labrum
Each hip bone has three different sections. List all three.
Ilium, Ischium, and pubis
What structure connects the two bones in the lower leg?
Interosseous membrane
What is the main function of the fibula?
Provide lateral ankle support
How many metatarsals does a typical human have?
10
The pelvis acts as a protector for which internal organs?
Urinary bladder, intestines, reproductive organs.
Where is the ASIS and what does it stand for?
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine which is found on the most anterior & superior aspect of the ilium.
What is the name of the "balls" at the end of the femur and what is the space between labeled as?
Condyles & intercondylar fossa
How many compartments are in the lower leg?
Four
How many total phalanges are in both feet?
28
Typically the angle of torsion is what degrees?
15-20 degrees
The femoral neck is situated in the acetabulum at what angle?
125 degrees
What is the name of our true knee joint?
tibiofemoral joint
What is the name of the condition that causes extreme swelling in primarily the lower legs and feet? This condition is a medical emergency. How is this acutely treated?
Compartment Syndrome. Immediate cutting of the fascia to relieve pressure.
Name the 7 tarsal bones
Calcaneus, Talus, Cuboid, Navicular, Medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, Lateral cuneiform
What is the specialized name of the cartilage in our knee?
Meniscus