Anterior and medial thigh Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are the three main bones that make up the pelvis
A
- ilium
- pubis
- ischium
2
Q
where does the head of the femur fit into the pelvis
A
acetabulum
3
Q
what bone is your sits bones
A
ischial tuberosity
4
Q
what joint fills the space between two sides of the pelvis
A
pubic symphysis
5
Q
what bones does the inguinal ligament connect
A
anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic bone
6
Q
what nerves innervate the lower limb
A
- femoral nerve
- obturator nerve
- sciatic nerve (tibial nerve and common fibular nerve)
- superior gluteal nerve
- inferior gluteal nerve
7
Q
what are the three compartments of the thigh and their main roles
A
- anterior - hip flexors and knee extensors
- posterior - hip extensors and knee flexors
- medial - adductors