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1
Q

What are sesamoid bones?

A

bones that are embedded in tendons

2
Q

What are the three main sections of the tibia?

A

proximal end, shaft, distal end

3
Q

What are the bony landmarks of the proximal end of the tibia? [7]

A

medial condyle, lateral condyle, anterior intercondylar area, posterior intercondylar area, intercondylar eminence, fibular facet, tibial tuberosity

4
Q

What muscles attach to the proximal end of the tibia?

A

gracilis, sartorius, semitendinosus, semimembranosus

5
Q

What ligament attaches to the proximal end of the tibia?

A

tibial collateral ligament

6
Q

What BL lies between the greater and lesser sciatic notches on the inominate?

A

ischial spine

7
Q

The iliac tubercle is ________ and ________ relative to the iliac tuberosity.

A

anterior; lateral

8
Q

The line between the crest of the pubis is made up of two BL:

A

pecten pubis (pectineal line), arcuate line

9
Q

The pecten pubis and arcuate line are separated by the:

A

iliopubic eminence