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.