pelvis lecture

What are the three bones that make up the pelvis?

Ilium, ischium, and pubis.

What is the acetabulum's significance in the pelvis?

It is the socket where the femur head fits in.

What bone structure is referred to as the 'sit bone'?

Ischial tuberosity.

What is the name of the large hole located in the pelvis?

Obturator foramen.

What connects the right and left pubic bones?

Pubic symphysis.

Where is the iliac crest located?

It is the top edge of the ilium.

What anatomical landmarks are located at the tip of the pelvis?

Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).

What separates the greater sciatic notch from the lesser sciatic notch?

Ischial spine.

What is the greater trochanter?

A large bump on the femur that serves as a muscle attachment site.

What is the significance of the linea aspera on the femur?

It indicates a broad origin of muscles attached to the femur.

What is the medial malleolus?

The medial bump on the tibia at the ankle.

What is the calcaneus bone?

The largest bone of the foot.

What articulates with the talus in the foot?

The distal end of the tibia.

What function does the patellar ligament serve?

It connects the patella to the tibial tuberosity.

What are condyles?

Articular surfaces where joints move.

What is an epicondyle?

A projection next to a condyle where ligaments attach.

What muscle is associated with the lesser trochanter?

Iliopsoas muscle.

How can you tell if a femur is oriented correctly?

The head of the femur should be facing medially.

What are the bony landmarks of the distal end of the tibia?

Medial malleolus.

What does the term 'Big tib, little fib' refer to?

It describes the relative sizes of the tibia and fibula.