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20 Cards in this Set
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Which bones come together at the hip joint?
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Hip bone and femur
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What does the pelvic girdle consist of?
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The two hip bones
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Give three alternative names for the hip bones.
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Coxal bones, pelvic bones, or os coxa
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What is the bony pelvis? What is the difference between the pelvic girdle and the bony pelvis?
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The bony pelvis includes the complete ring including the hip bones, pubic symphysis, and sacrum.
The pelvic girdle consists of only the two hip bones. |
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Does the pelvic girdle articulate directly with the vertebral column?
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Yes, via the sacroiliac joint.
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What is the name of the articulation between the hip bones and the sacrum?
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Sacroiliac joint
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Summarize the difference between the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle in terms of function.
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The pectoral girdle provides more movement than strength, the pelvic girdle provides more strength than movement.
This is because the sockets for the lower limbs in the pelvic girdle are deep, while those for the upper limb in the pectoral girdle are shallow. |
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The adult hip bone is a fusion of which three bones?
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Ilium, ischium, and pubis
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What is the socket for the head of the femur called?
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Acetabulum
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Which of the three regions of the hip bone is the acetabulum part of?
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All three (the ilium, ischium, and pubis come together at the acetabulum)
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Name 4 bony landmarks of the ilium.
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1) Iliac crest
2) Anterior superior iliac spine 3) Posterior superior iliac spine 4) Posterior inferior iliac spine |
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What portion of the ischium fuses with the pubis?
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Ramus
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Name 2 bony landmarks of the ischium.
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Ischial spine
Ischial tuberosity |
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The notch formed by the curvature of the posterior ilium is called...
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Greater sciatic notch
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The notch formed by the curvature of the posterior ischium is called...
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Lesser sciatic notch
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What is the opening surrounded by the ischium and pubic called?
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Obturator foramen
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What is the name of the anterior, superior border of the pubic bone?
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Pubic crest
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What is the pubic tubercle?
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Projection from the medial aspect of the pubic crest
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The joint between the two pubic bones is called...
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Pubic symphysis
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Which bone of the lower extremity connects with the hip bone to form the hip joint?
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Femur
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