Pelvic Girdle

Whats socket does the femur go into

Acetabulum

Which one is the largest

Calcaneus

What is the equivalent of the radius in the leg

Fibula

What bone forms the upper, flared portion of the girdle

Ilium

Three bones of the pelvic girdle

Ilium Ischium Pubis

What is the lowest and strongest part of the pelvic girdle

Ischium

What is the scientific name for the kneecap

Patella

What bones make up the toes (3 in all toes except the big toe)

Phalanges

What forms the most anterior part of the pelvis

Pubis

How many tarsals are there and what do they make up

Seven and hey make up the ankle and the heal

What is the Function of the pelvic girdle?

The function of the pelvic girdle is to support the trunk and organs in the thoracic cavity with the female being adapted for pregnancy and childbirth.

What do the metatarsals make up

They form the instep and the heads of these bones make up the balls of the feet

What is the equivalent of the ulna in the leg

Tibia

What are the two parts of the pelvic girdle

two hip bones and a sacrum.