Chapter 23: coxal bone

Question 1

iliac crest

Answer 1

attachment of the quadratus lumborum

Question 2

iliac fossa

Answer 2

attachment of the iliacus muscle

Question 3

auricular surface

Answer 3

articulates with the auricular surface of the sacrum

Question 4

anterior superior iliac spine

Answer 4

attachment of the Sartorius

Question 5

anterior inferior iliac spine

Answer 5

attachment of the rectus femoris

Question 6

posterior superior iliac spine

Answer 6

attachment of ligaments

Question 7

posterior inferior iliac spine

Answer 7

attachment of the piriformis

Question 8

greater sciatic notch

Answer 8

passageway for the sciatic nerve

Question 9

lesser sciatic notch

Answer 9

passageway for nerves

Question 10

ischial spine

Answer 10

attachment of ligaments and muscles

Question 11

ischial tuberosity

Answer 11

attachment of hamstrings

Question 12

ischial ramus

Answer 12

attachment of the adductor magnus and gracilis

Question 13

pubic body

Answer 13

articulates with the other pubic body

Question 14

superior pubic ramus

Answer 14

attachment of the pectineus

Question 15

inferior pubic ramus

Answer 15

attachment of the adductor brevis and the gracilis

Question 16

acetabulum

Answer 16

articulates with the head of the femur

Question 17

obturator foramen is formed by which two bones?

Answer 17

ischium and pubis