Pelvic Girdle
The lower part of the back and hip bone; plays an important role in leg mobility, balance, standing up, and lifting things
What is the Ischium?
includes tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges
the hand
scientific term for fingers
phalanges
shinbone, larger of the two bones in the lower leg
what is the tibia
the bone that is the most forward facing of the 3 bones that make up the pelvis
what is the pubic bone?
Forms side and wall of pelvic cavity
Coxal bone
the longest bone in your arm
humerus
bone that runs horizontally between your sternum and shoulderblade
clavicle
tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges
what do the feet consist of?
the bones in the wrist
what are carpals?
Serves as a weight bearing structure and is part of the structure that ensures the spine is stable when upright
what is the Ilium?
Supports the medial side of the forearm
What is the Ulna?
the bones in the palm
metacarpals
strongest and longest bone in your body
what is the femur?
connects the hip bone to the sacrum; triangular bone between the lumbar spine and the coccyx
what is the sacroiliac joint
The difference between male and female pelvic girdle
Female- Pelvic inlet is wide oval and rounded
Male- Heart shaped and narrow
supports the lateral side of the forearm
the radius
AKA shoulderblade
What is the scapula?
calf bone, smaller than the tibia
what is the fibula?
the middle/back bones in the foot
what are tarsals?