Pelvis Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Pelvis is made up of 3bones
A
- ilium
- ischium
- pubis
Function-
- Transference of weight to the leg
- Attachment site for muscles
- withstand competitive forces
2
Q
Femur
A
- Longest bone
* articulates with the acetabulum
3
Q
Coxal joint
A
- ball and socket joint
- articulates with the head of femur and acetabulum
Reinforced by ligaments-
•iliofemoral
•ishiofemoral
•pubofemoral
4
Q
Sacroiliac joint
A
•Articulated by the sacrum and ilium
5
Q
Pubic symphysis
A
- cartilage joint
* articulated by the pubic tubercle
6
Q
HIP LIGAMENTS
A
Iliofemoral-
- AIIS Inferiorly to the intertrochanteric line
- resists extension, addiction and some lateral rotation
- stabilises the hip anteriorly
7
Q
Inguinal ligament
A
- ASIS to pubic sypmphysis
- keeps anterior hip structures intact.
- creates an inguinal canal
