Pelvic Landmarks
This large, wing-shaped bone forms the upper part of the pelvis.
What is the ilium?
This ligament prevents excessive anterior movement of the tibia.
What is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
The primary joint responsible for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion.
What is the talocrural (ankle) joint?
The muscle group primarily responsible for knee extension.
What is the quadriceps?
The longest and strongest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
This bony ridge runs along the superior border of the ilium and serves as an important attachment site for muscles.
What is the iliac crest?
This ligament connects the femur to the tibia and prevents excessive lateral movement.
What is the medial collateral ligament (MCL)?
This joint allows for inversion and eversion of the foot.
What is the subtalar joint?
What is the knee joint?
This bone, located on the lateral side of the lower leg, helps stabilize the ankle and serves as an attachment site for several muscles.
What is the fubula?
This deep socket of the pelvis houses the head of the femur.
What is the acetabulum?
The primary ligament responsible for preventing posterior movement of the tibia.
What is the posterior cruciate ligament?
The ligament commonly injured in a lateral ankle sprain.
What is the anterior talofibular ligament (AFTL)?
The primary movement produced by the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What is plantarflexion?
The major artery supplying blood to the lower limb.
What is the femoral artery?
This anterior pelvic landmark is used to measure leg length discrepancies.
What is the anterior superior iliac crest?
This C-shaped cartilage structure provides shock absorption in the knee.
What is the meniscus?
The joint between the metatarsals and phalanges that allows toe flexion and extension.
What is the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint?
This primary motion at the subtalar joint allows the foot to adapt to to uneven terrain by turning the sole inward or outward.
What are inversion and eversion?
This group of muscles in the posterior thigh is responsible for knee flexion.
What are the hamstrings?
This type of cartilaginous joint connects the two pubic bones and allows slight movement to accommodate changes during activities like walking and childbirth.
What is the pubic symphysis?
The ligament that stabilizes the lateral side of the knee and connects to the fibula.
What is the lateral collateral ligament (LCL)?
These bones are located in the mid-foot and play a crucial role in supporting the arch and facilitating movement.
What are the navicular and cuneiform bones?
This function of the foot allows for force absorption during walking, running, and jumping by distributing weight evenly.
What is shock absorption?
The bone that acts as a pulley for the quadriceps muscle group (hint - sesamoid bone).
What is the patella?