3.1 KINESE Pelvis and Femur Bony landmarks

Pelvis function

links the lower limbs to the axial skeleton, provides stability, provides passive and dynamic range of motion

3 parts of an os coxa bone

ilium, ischium, pubis

4 ilium spines

Anterior superior, Anterior Inferior, Posterior superior, Posterior inferior

Gluteal Fossa

Depression where the gluteal muscles attach

Iliac fossa

Depression where the Iliacus attaches

Posterior Gluteal line

Line on the gluteal fossa that is the most posterior to the other lines

Anterior Gluteal line

Line on the gluteal fossa that is more anterior, also superior to inferior line

Inferior Gluteal line

Line on the gluteal fossa that is more inferior to the other lines

Ischial tuberosity

Medium projection found on the ischium

greaer sciatic notch

above ischial spine, made into a foramen by the sacrospinous ligament

pubic symphysis

cartilagenous joint where the right and left pubis articulate

Ramus

Branch

Ascending Ramus

connects Ilium to the pubis, more superior ramus

Descending Ramus

connects ischium to the pubis, more inferior ramus

Pectineal crest

superior aspect of the ascending ramus

Obturator Foramen

large hole in the lower area of the pelvis

Acetabulum

articulating socket of femur

Femur Head

Proximal end of femur, articulates with acetabulum

Greater trochanter

large projection at the lateral and proximal side of the femur

Lesser trochanter

projection on the medial and proximal side of the femur

Fovea Capitis

Indentation on the femur head

posterior

The lesser trochanteric is inferior, medial, and _________ to the greater trochanter

angle of inclination

angle made by the head, neck, and shaft of the femur

Femur neck

the area inferior to the femur head where the bone gets thinner

Femoral condyles

two projections at the distal end of the femur