Apendicular Skeleton- PELVIC GIRDLE, THIGH/LEG

Question 1

Ilium (superior)

Answer 1

Upper wings of pelvic butterfly

Question 2

Ischium (inferior and dorsal)

Answer 2

Lower wings of pelvic butterfly

Question 3

Pubis

Answer 3

Front connection of both sides of Ischium

Question 4

Pubic Symphesis

Answer 4

Fibrocartilage connecting pubis in center

Question 5

Acetabular Fossa

Answer 5

Notch where head of femur rests

Question 6

Acetabulum

Answer 6

Socket for femur head

Question 7

Iliac Crest

Answer 7

Ridge around top of hip

Question 8

Iliac Fossa

Answer 8

Inner depression of ilium, directly below iliac crest

Question 9

Iliac Spine

Answer 9

Frontal most part of iliac crest, anterior protuberance of it

Question 10

Iliac Tuberosity

Answer 10

Upper and back portion of Ilium, thicker and rougher than the rest

Question 11

Ischial Tuberosity

Answer 11

Lowermost projection of ischium, sit bones, base of butterfly wings

Question 12

Obturator Foramen

Answer 12

Hole in base of either side of Ischium, allows for blood vessel passage and nerve passage

Question 13

Pubic Tubercle

Answer 13

Two small nubs on either side of the pubic symphysis

Question 14

Ramus of Ischium

Answer 14

Flat bone that projects from base of Ischium

Question 15

Sciatic Notch

Answer 15

Notch on either side of the sacrum

Question 16

Patella

Answer 16

Knee cap

Question 17

Femur

Answer 17

Thigh

Question 18

Tarsus

Answer 18

Ankle, 7 tarsals

Question 19

Calcaneous

Answer 19

Heel

Question 20

Talus

Answer 20

Small bone in ankle that connects foot to leg

Question 21

Metatarsus

Answer 21

Instep, 5 Metatarsals

Question 22

Phalanges

Answer 22

14, proximal, middle, distal phalanx

Question 23

Fovea Capitis

Answer 23

Small indent on the head of the femur

Question 24

Gluteal Tuberosity

Answer 24

Ridge-like vertical structure located along upper posterolateral side of femur

Question 25

Greater Trochanter

Answer 25

Bony projection on upper outside edge of femur

Question 26

Head of Femur

Answer 26

Head of Femur

Question 27

Head of Radius

Answer 27

Head of Radius

Question 28

Neck of Femur

Answer 28

Neck of Femur

Question 29

Neck of Radius

Answer 29

Neck of Radius

Question 30

Anterior Crest of Tibia

Answer 30

Sharp, wavy margin on front of Tibia, contributes to prominence of shin

Question 31

Medial Malleolus

Answer 31

Bony bump on inside of ankle, end of Tibia

Question 32

Lateral Malleolus

Answer 32

On the outside of ankle joint, bony bump, end of Fibula

Question 33

Medial Epicondyle of Femur

Answer 33

Rounded bump on lateral side of Femur, one of the parts of the knee joint

Question 34

Medial Condyle

Answer 34

Medial rounded bump on end of Femur, also makes up knee joint

Question 35

Linea Aspera

Answer 35

Rough ridge on posterior surface of femoral shaft

Question 36

Lesser Trochanter

Answer 36

Smaller bump directly below femoral head, allows muscles to connect to hip joint

Question 37

Lateral Condyle

Answer 37

Bump on lateral side of base of Femur

Question 38

Lateral Epicondyle

Answer 38

Smaller bump directly above Lateral Condyle

Question 39

Intercondylar Eminence

Answer 39

Slight depression in the center of the top of the Tibia

Question 40

Intercondyloid Notch of Femur

Answer 40

Groove in distal end of femur that houses knee stabilizing ligaments

Question 41

Intertrochanteric Crest

Answer 41

Ridge on posterior aspect of proximal end of femur

Question 42

Styloid Process of Fibula

Answer 42

Top-most bump on Fibula

Question 43

Surgical Neck of Femur

Answer 43

Connects head of femur to shaft of femur

Question 44

Tibial Tuberosity

Answer 44

Bony bump on upper front of Tibia