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| What 4 bones compose the pelvis? |
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Definition
-2 pelvic (hip) bones, the os coxae -1 sacrum -1 coccyx |
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| What is the function of the pelvis? |
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Definition
contain and protect pelvic organs -aid in locomotion via force transfer |
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| What bones is the pelvic girdle made up of? |
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Definition
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| what is the function of the pelvic girdle? |
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Definition
| attach lower limb to the trunk |
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Term
| Give 3 characteristics of the sacrum? |
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Definition
-forms a primary curvature of spinal column-same direction as fetal curvature -5 vertebrae fused into one wedge-shaped bone -recognized by its distinctive shape |
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Term
| Describe the Base of the sacrum? |
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Definition
superior end -articulates with L-5 vertebra |
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Term
| Describe the Apex of sacrum? |
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Definition
inferior end -articulates with coccyx |
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Term
| Describe the coccyx (tail bone)? |
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Definition
| 4 vertebrae fused into 2 or 3 segments |
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Term
| Describe the base of the coccyx (tail bone)? |
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Definition
superior end -articulates with apex of the sacrum |
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Term
| Describe the apex of the coccyx? |
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Definition
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Term
| describe the anterior surface of the sacrum? |
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Definition
| concave side to side and superior to inferior |
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Term
| describe the anterior transverse ridges? |
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Definition
-formed by fusion of the vertebral bodies -last area in the body to complete ossification |
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Term
| what is the last area in the body to complete ossification? |
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Definition
| anterior transverse ridges |
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Term
| how many anterior transverse ridges or sacrum are there? |
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Definition
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Term
| What allows the passage of the ventral rami s-1 through s-4 |
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Definition
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Term
| Where are the holes of the sacral foramina? |
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Definition
| holes at anterolateral sacral canal |
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Term
| describe the position of the sacral promontory? |
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Definition
anterior superior edge of S-1 vertebra -projects in anteroinferior direction in body |
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Term
| describe the location of the sacral alae anteriorally? |
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Definition
expansions from the base, laterally -the fused transverse processes of S-1 vertebrae |
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Term
| What features does the coccyx have anteriorly? |
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Definition
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Term
| What allows for the passage of the cauda aquina on the posterior surface of sacrum? |
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Definition
sacral canal (spinal canal of the sacrum) |
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Term
| posteriorly what forms the midline projection from sacrum? |
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Definition
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Term
| the fused spinous processes of s-1 through s-4 posterior surface of sacrum is called? |
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Definition
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Term
posterior surface of sacrum-what is the inferior opening of the sacral canal called? (passage of meninges and spinal nerves) |
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Definition
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| Posteriorly on sacram what is formed by the lamina from S-5 that do not fuse? |
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Definition
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Term
What are the small projections at the lateral margins of the sacral hiatus called? What is it formed by? |
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Definition
Sacral Cornu ligamentous attachment |
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Term
| What is for the passage of dorsal rami S-1 through S-4 in sacrum? |
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Definition
| posterior sacral foramina |
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Term
| Describe the position of the intermediate sacral crest? |
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Definition
| projection at the medial edge of the dorsal sacral foramina, and lateral to the median sacral crest |
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Term
| what is formed by fusion of the superior and inferior articular processes |
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Definition
| intermediate sacral crest |
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Term
| Describe the sacral groove on posterior surface of sacrum |
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Definition
depressed area between median and intermediate sacral crests -formed by fusion of the vertebral laminae S-1 through S-4 |
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Term
| Describe the lateral sacral crest? |
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Definition
projection lateral to the dorsal sacral foramina -formed by fusion of the transverse processes |
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Term
| What is the coccygeal Cornu and what does it do? |
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Definition
superior articular processes of Co-1 verterbra -articulate with sacral cornu via ligamentous attachment |
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Term
| on the anterior part of the lateral surface, articulates with the pelvic bone? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where are the primary center centers of ossification of the sacrum? |
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Definition
| one in each vertebral body, one in each segment of the lateral masses, one in each of the lamina (around the sacral canal) |
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Term
| when do the primary centers of ossification appear in the sacrum? |
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Definition
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Term
| When do the secondary centers of ossification of the sacrum appear? |
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Definition
| appear between puberty and age 20 years |
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Term
| When are the seconday centers of ossification fused by? |
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Definition
| all fused by age 25 except transverse ridges which take until middle age |
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Term
| The pelvic bone is also called the? |
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Definition
| os coxa or innominate bone |
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Term
| describe the articulations of the pelvic bone |
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Definition
-posteriorly with the lateral surface of the sacrum -anteriorly with the symphyseal surfaceof the other pelvic bone -laterally with the femoral head |
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Term
| the pelvic bone is composed of ? |
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Definition
three bones fused into one -recognized by its distinctive shape |
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Term
| The large superior portion of the pelvic bone is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| The Central part (more inferior) of the Ilium is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the wing (large flattened part) of ilium is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| The posteroinferior portion of the pelvic bone is? |
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Definition
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Term
| the posterosuperior part of Ischium ; triangular in a cross-sectional view is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the external surface of ischial body; faces laterally is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the internal surface of ischial body; faces medially is called |
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Definition
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Term
| the posterior surface of ischium is called |
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Definition
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Term
| the anteroinferior projection of ischium is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the anterior surface of ischial ramus faces ____ and is _____ to touch |
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Definition
| laterally, rough from soft tissue attacment |
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Term
| the posterior surface of ischial ramus faces ____ and is ____to touch |
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Definition
| faces medially, and is smooth area |
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Term
| the anteroinferior portion of the pelvic bone is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the large anteromedial part of pubis is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the flattened medial surface of the body of pubis called |
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Definition
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Term
| what does the symphyseal surface of pubis articulate with |
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Definition
| articulates with the other symphyseal surface at the pubic symphysis |
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Term
| the anterior/external surface of pubic body is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| teh posterior/internal surface of pubic body is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the superior posterolateral projection of the pubis is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the anterior surface at the medial end of superior pubic ramus which spirals to an inferior position at the lateral end and is the continuation of the femoral surface of the body is? |
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Definition
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Term
| the superior surface of superior pubic ramus is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the pectineal surface of the superior pubic ramus is ____ medially and expands _____? |
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Definition
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Term
| the internal surface of the superior pubic ramus is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the pelvic surface of the superior pubic ramus is ____ medially and narrows _____? |
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Definition
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Term
| the inferoposterolateral projection of pubis is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what makes up the conjoined ramus or ischiopubic ramus? |
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Definition
| the inferior pubic ramus and the ischial ramus |
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Term
| the inferior pubic ramus joins the ? |
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Definition
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Term
| T/F on the pubis one can distinguish one bone from the other after fusion? |
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Definition
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Term
| most patients call this the hip bone? |
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Definition
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Term
| the superior border of the ilium or the of the iliac ala, can be palpated along its entire length is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the anterior rounded end of the iliac crest |
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Definition
| anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) |
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Term
| T/F the ASIS can be palpated? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is often used as a refernece point to measure limb length |
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Definition
| anterior supeior iliac spine (ASIS) |
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Term
| what is the function for the ASIS? |
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Definition
| for attachment of ligaments and muscle |
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Term
| the posterior rounded end of the iliac crest is called? |
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Definition
| posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) |
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Term
| T/F the PSIS can be palpated? |
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Definition
| True, but may be difficult |
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Term
| what lies beneath the skin dimple at the low back |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the PSIS? |
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Definition
| for attachment of ligaments and muscle |
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Term
| the small projection on the anterior border of the ilium just inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine is called? |
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Definition
| anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) |
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Term
| how can the AIIS be palpated? |
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Definition
| just medial and inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine depending upon weight |
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Term
| what is the function of AIIS? |
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Definition
| for attachment of muscle and ligament |
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Term
| the small projection on the posterior border of the ilium just inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine? |
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Definition
| posterior inferior iliac spine (PIIS) |
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Term
| the flattened internal or pelvic surface of the ala (wing) of the ilium is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the iliac fossa? |
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Definition
| for attachement to muscle |
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Term
| the roughened area on the posteromedial surface of the ilium, posterior to the iliac fossa and anterior to the PSIS is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the iliac tuberosity? |
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Definition
| for the attachment of ligaments |
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Term
| the synovial joint surface on the posteromedial surface of the ilium, posterior to the iliac fossaand inferior to the level of the PSIS |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the auricular surface? |
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Definition
| for articulation with the auricular surface of the sacrum at the sacroiliac joint |
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Term
| the small sharp projection on the posterior border of the ischium is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the postition of the ischial spine and its function? |
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Definition
inferior to the PSIS - for attachment of ligament |
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Term
| the large cancavity posteriorly of pelvic bone is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the location of the greater sciatic notch? |
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Definition
| intermediate to the PSIS and the ischial spine |
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Term
| what is the function of the greater sciatic notch? |
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Definition
| allows passage of neurovascular structures and the piriformis muscle |
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Term
| the greater sciatic notch is closed by what to form what? |
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Definition
| closed by sacrospinous ligament to form the greater sciatic foramen |
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Term
| the large blunt projection on the posterior inferior aspect of ischium is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| weight bearing when seated; the area of problem when 'saddle sore' |
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Definition
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Term
| how can the ischial tuberosity be palpated? |
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Definition
| can be palpated through the soft tissue at the inferomedial gluteal region |
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Term
| what is the function of the ischial tuberosity? |
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Definition
| for attachment of ligament and muscles |
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Term
| the small concavity intermediate to the ischial spine and the ischial tuberosity is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the lesser sciatic notch is closed by _____ to form _____? |
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Definition
| closed by the sacrotuberous ligament to form the lesser sciatic foramen |
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Term
| what is the function of the lessser sciatic foramen? |
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Definition
| allows passage of neurovascular structures and obturator internus m. |
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Term
| the large hole in the pelvic bone formed by the ischial ramus, ischial body, the pubic body, and pubic rami is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the small roughened ridge at the anterior surface of the pubis is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| this extends from the symphyseal surface to the pubic tubercle |
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Definition
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Term
| how can the pubic crest be palpated? |
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Definition
| at the anteroinferior aspect of the abdomen |
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Term
| what is the function of the pubic crest? |
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Definition
| for attachement of ligament and muscle |
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Term
| the small prominence at the lateral edge of the pubic crest is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| how can the pubic tubercle be palpated? |
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Definition
| can be palpated about 1" from the median plane |
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Term
| what is the function of the pubic tubercle? |
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Definition
| for attachment of ligaments |
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Term
| what seperates the iliac body and ala? |
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Definition
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Term
| the border between the pectineal and pelvic surfaces of the pubis is called? |
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Definition
| Pecten pubis/ pectineal line |
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Term
| describe the location of the pecten pubis/ pectineal line? |
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Definition
| continuous with the arcuate line of the ilium via the iliopectineal line |
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Term
| a rise located at the junction of the iliac body and the superior pubic ramus is called? |
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Definition
| iliopectineal eminence/ iliopubic eminence |
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Term
| the iliopectineal line transverses its medial edge and connects the pectineal line with the arcuate line? |
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Definition
| iliopectineal eminence/ iliopubic eminence |
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Term
| central at the inferior part of the superior ramus of the pubis is called? |
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Definition
| obturator groove/ obturator sulcus |
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Term
| where is the obturator groove/ sulcus located? |
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Definition
| at the superior edge of the obturator formamen |
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Term
| what is the function of the obturator groove/sulcus? |
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Definition
| allows passage of neurovascular structures |
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Term
| the obturator groove/sulcus is closed to what by what? |
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Definition
| closed to the obturator canal by the obturator membrane |
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Term
| the flat surface on the medial surface on the pubic body is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the symphyseal surface? |
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Definition
| for articulation with the symphyseal surface of the opposite pelvic bone at the pubic symphysis, a secondary cartilagionous joint |
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Term
| a prominence at the lateral lip of the iliac crest 1" to 2" posterior to the ASIS is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| how is the iliac tubercle palpated? |
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Definition
| can often be palpated at the superior lateral margin of the iliac crest |
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Term
| what is the function of the iliac tubercle? |
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Definition
| for attachement of ligaments and muscles |
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Term
| shortest marking line on the external iliac ala? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is directed anteroinferiorly from near the PSIS to the level of the PIIS? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the posterior gluteal line? |
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Definition
| seperates muscle attachements |
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Term
| longest and most distinct marking line on external iliac ala |
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Definition
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Term
| describe the path of the anterior gluteal line? |
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Definition
| directed posterioinferiorly from the iliac tubercle to the superior margin of the greater sciatic notch |
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Term
| T/F the anterior gluteal line sometimes continues anteriorly to the ASIS |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the anterior gluteal line? |
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Definition
| seperates muscle attachments |
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Term
| what is the least defined marking line on the external iliac ala |
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Definition
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Term
| describe the path of the inferior gluteal line? |
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Definition
| directed posteriorly from intermediate to the ASIS and the AIIS to the greater sciatic notch |
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Term
| what is the function of the inferior gluteal line? |
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Definition
| seperates muscle attachments |
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Term
| the large cup-like depression where the three bones meet is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what does the acetabulum articulate with? |
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Definition
| articulates with the femur at the hip joint |
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Term
| what kind of joint is the acetabulum? |
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Definition
| a synovial spheroid joint |
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Term
| the superior part of the acetabulum is formed by what and is what percentage? |
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Definition
| formed by body of ilium - 40% |
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Term
| the posterior inferior part of the acetabulum is formed by what and is what percentage? |
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Definition
| formed by the body of the ischium - 40% |
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Term
| the anterior inferior part of the acetabulum is formed by what and is what percentage? |
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Definition
| formed by the superior pubic ramus - 20% |
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Term
| the smooth, crescent-shaped, synovial articular surface of teh acetabulum is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the lunate surface of the acetabulum? |
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Definition
| for articulation with the femoral head |
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Term
| the roughened central depression within the acetabulum is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the acetabular fossa is formed by what? |
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Definition
| mostly by the ischial body |
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Term
| what is the function of the acetabular fossa? |
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Definition
| for passage of ligament and neurovascular structures |
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Term
| the depressed area between the ends of the lunate surface is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the acetabular notch is formed by? |
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Definition
| formed mostly by the ischial body |
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Term
| how is the acetabular notch closed? |
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Definition
| closed to the acetabular foramen by the transverse acetabular ligament |
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Term
| what is the function of the acetabular notch? |
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Definition
| for the passage of neurovascular structures |
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Term
| the outer, raised edge of the acetabulum is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the acetabular rim? |
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Definition
| for attachment of ligaments and muscle |
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Term
| the sharp border between the pectineal and obturator surfaces of the pubis is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| describe the location of the obturator crest? |
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Definition
| at the anterior edge of the obturator groove |
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Term
| How many ossification centers does the pelvic bone have? |
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Definition
3 primary centers and 4 secondary centers |
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Term
| Where are the 3 primary centers of ossification of the pelvic bone located? |
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Definition
| ilium, ischium, and pubis |
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Term
| When does the primary center appear in the ilium and where is it located? |
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Definition
appears near the 9th fetal week -in the iliac ala |
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Term
| When does the primary center appear in the ischium and where is it located? |
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Definition
appears early 4th fetal month -in the ischial body |
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Term
| When does the primary center appear in the pubis and where is it located? |
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Definition
appears late 4th fetal month -in the superior pubic ramus |
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Term
| WHere are secondary ossification centers of the pelvic bone located? |
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Definition
| iliac crest, acetabulum, pubic body, ischial tuberosity |
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Term
| when do the secondary ossification centers of the pelvic bone appear? |
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Definition
| appear near puberty and fuse from ages 15 to 25 years |
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Term
| the anatomic position in a living being of the pelvis is? |
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Definition
| is situated so the ASIS and the pubic tubercles lie in the some coronal/frontal plane |
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Term
| the anatomic position of the pelvis appears to be tilted? |
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Definition
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Term
| the entrance to the true pelvis is called? |
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Definition
| Brim of the pelvis/ Pelvic Inlet |
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Term
| the structures that divide the pelvis into superior and inferior portions is called? |
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Definition
| Brim of pelvis/ pelvic inlet |
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Term
| the continuous line of the lateral and anterior walls of the pelvis, internally is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the linea terminalis is formed by? |
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Definition
four separate structures that align end to end: -arcuate line -iliopectineal line -pectineal line / pecten pubis -pubic crest |
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Term
| across the sacral promontory and sacral alae (from one arcuate line to the other arcuate line) is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| across the symphysis pubis, from one pubic crest to the other pubic crest is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the pelvic area superior to the pelvic brim is called? |
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Definition
| Greater pelvis/ false pelvis |
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Term
| what is the location of the false pelvis? |
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Definition
| located superior and anterior to the lesser pelvis |
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Term
| the greater pelvis/false pelvis is formed primarily by ? |
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Definition
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Term
| the pelvic area inferior to the pelvic brim is called? |
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Definition
| Lesser pelvis/ true pelvis |
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Term
| What is the location of the lesser pelvis/true pelvis? |
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Definition
| located posterior and inferior to the greater pelvis |
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Term
| what is the lesser pelvis/true pelvis formed by? |
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Definition
| formed by the pubic bones, ischial bones, iliac bodies, sacrum and coccyx |
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Term
| the inferior opening (exit) of the true pelvis is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the border between the pelvis and perineum is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the pelvic outlet is usually ____ in females for ____? |
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Definition
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Term
| the bone of the thigh is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the femur is recognized by? |
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Definition
| the angled head and the trochanters |
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Term
| the largest bone in the body is the? |
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Definition
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Term
| the smooth ball-like knob of the femur is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the proximal epiphysis/head of the femur articulates with? |
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Definition
| the os coxa at the lunate surface of teh acetabulum |
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Term
| the depression at the medial edge of the femur is called? |
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Definition
|
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Term
| what is the function of the fovea capitus femoris? |
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Definition
| for attachment of ligament and passage of vessel |
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Term
| the cylindrical part connecting the head with the body (shaft) of femur is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| the large lateral bony projection at the junction of the neck and shaft is called |
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Definition
| greater trochanter / trochanter major |
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Term
| the greater trochanter can be palpated how? |
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Definition
| can be palpated at the lateral aspect of hip |
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Term
| what is the function of the greater trochanter/trochanter major? |
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Definition
| for attachment of ligament and muscle |
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Term
| small posteromedial projection at the junction of the neck and shaft of femur is called? |
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Definition
| lesser trochanter/ trochanter minor |
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Term
| what is the function of the lesser trochanter/ trochanter minor? |
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Definition
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Term
| ridge from greater trochater to just inferior to the lesser trochanter is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the intertrochateric line? |
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Definition
| for attachment of ligament and muscle |
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Term
| the smooth, cylindrical area of femur is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| inferior end of the femur is called? |
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Definition
| Distal Extremity/ Distal Epiphysis |
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Term
| what is the function of the distal extremity/epiphysis of femur? |
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Definition
| primarily smooth for articulation with the tibia at the knee joint |
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Term
| the superior end of the femur is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what kind of joint is the medial condyle? |
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Definition
| a synovial bycondylar joint |
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Term
| the medial part of the epiphysis of the femur is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| how is the medial condyle palpated? |
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Definition
| can be easily palpated at the medial aspect of the knee joint |
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Term
| the prominence on the medial aspect of the medial condyle of the femur is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| how can the medial epicondyle be palpated? |
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Definition
| can be palpated at the proximomedial aspect of the knee |
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Term
| what is the function of the medial epicondyle? |
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Definition
| for attachment of ligament |
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Term
| the small sharp prominence at the superior edge of the medial epicondyle is called |
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Definition
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Term
| Can the adductor tubercle be palpated? |
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Definition
| can determine the area, but is too surrounded by muscle to palpate it |
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Term
| what is the function of the adductor tubercle? |
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Definition
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Term
| the lateral part of the epiphysis of the femur is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| how is the lateral condyle palpated? |
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Definition
| easily palpated at the lateral aspect of the knee joint |
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Term
| the prominence at the lateral aspect of the lateral condyle is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| how is the lateral epicondyle palpated? |
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Definition
| easily palpated at the proximolateral aspect of the knee |
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Term
| what is the function of the lateral epicondyle of femur? |
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Definition
| for attachment of ligament |
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Term
| smooth anterior surface of the condyles for articulation with the patella is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| how can the patellar surface of the femur be palpated? |
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Definition
| can palpate the margins with the knee flexed |
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Term
| on the medial surface of the greater trochanter where it meets the neck of the femur is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| describe the location of the trochanteric fossa of the femur? |
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Definition
| the more posterior and more distinct depression for the attachment of muscle |
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Term
| on the medial surface of teh greater trochanter just anterior to the trochanteric fossa; sometimes very ill-defined? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the unnamed fossa? |
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Definition
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Term
| ridge from the greater trochanter to the lesser trochanter (posteriorly) |
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Definition
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Term
| small square shaped projection about midway along the intertrochanteric crest? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the quadrate tubercle? |
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Definition
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Term
| ridge consisting of three lines that passes lenthwise along the entire shaft on its posterior surface of femur is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the linea aspera? |
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Definition
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Term
| the medial edge of the linea aspera is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the medial lip? |
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Definition
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Term
| superior continuation of the medial lip of the linea aspera is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| describe the location of the spiral line of femur? |
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Definition
| continuous with the intertrochanteric line anteriorly |
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Term
| inferior continuation of the medial lip of the linea aspera is called? |
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Definition
| medial supracondylar line |
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Term
| where does the medial supracondylar line end? |
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Definition
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Term
| central line of the linea aspera is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| where is the intermediate lip of the linea aspera best defined and what is its function? |
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Definition
only well defined posteriorly -for muscular attachment |
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Term
| superior continuation of the intermediate lip of the linea aspera is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| where does the pectineal line end? |
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Definition
| ends at the lesser trochanter |
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Term
| the lateral edge of the linea aspera is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the lateral lip of the linea aspera? |
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Definition
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Term
| the superior continuation of the lateral lip; also has medial and lateral divisions is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| if the gluteal tuberosity is enlarged it is called the? |
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Definition
| gluteal trochanter / third trochanter |
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Term
| inferior continuation of the lateral lip of the linea aspera is called? |
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Definition
| lateral supracondylar line |
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Term
| where does the lateral supracondylar line end? |
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Definition
| ends at the lateral epicondyle |
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Term
| the posterior inferior surface of the shaft of the femur is called? |
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Definition
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Term
hole directed superiorly, because it angles away from the more rapidly growing end of the bone -may be in two; in which case on is more proximal and one more distal? |
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Definition
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Term
| describe the location and function of the nutrient foramen? |
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Definition
usually near the midpoint of the femur and between the medial and lateral lips of the linea aspera -allows passage of vessels to nourish the shaft of the bone |
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Term
| the large depression between the medial and lateral condyles is called? |
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Definition
| intercondylar notch / intercondylar fossa |
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Term
| what is the function of the intercondylar notch? |
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Definition
| provides attachment for ligaments |
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Term
| the superior edge of the intercondylar fossa is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of the intercondylar line? |
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Definition
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Term
| how many regualr centers of ossification does the femur have? |
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Definition
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Term
| how do the secondayr centers of ossification of the femur fuse? |
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Definition
| fuse in reverse order of appearance between the 16th and 20th years |
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Term
| where is the primary center of ossification of the femur and when does it appear? |
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Definition
in the shaft of femur, near midshaft -appears during the 7th fetal week |
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Term
| where are the 4 secondary centers of ossification of the femur located? |
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Definition
-femoral condyles -head of the femur -greater trochanter -lesser trochanter |
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Term
| when does the secondary ossification center of the femoral condyles appear? |
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Definition
| appears near birth, may be one or two |
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Term
| when does the secondary ossification center of the head of the femur appear? |
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Definition
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Term
| when does the secondary ossification center of the greater trochanter appear? |
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Definition
| appears between the 4th and 5th years |
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Term
| when does the secondary ossification center of the lesser trochanter appear? |
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Definition
| appears between the 12th and 14th years |
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Term
| what is the antatomic position of the femur in living beings? |
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Definition
| the head and neck are angled in and anteromedial direction and the distal extremity is positions medially (with the inferior surfaces of the condyles roughly parallel to the floor) |
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Term
| what are the femoral shafts angle? |
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Definition
| 10 to 15 degrees in the frontal plane |
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Term
| how is the anatomic position of the femur measured? |
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Definition
| by angles and compared to normal |
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Term
| what is the angle formed by the long axis of the head and neck with the long axis of the shaft of the femur called? |
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Definition
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Term
| T/F the angle of inclination varies with age? |
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Definition
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Term
| the angle of inclination is in what plane view? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the angle of inclination at birth and at adulthood? |
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Definition
| about 150 degrees at birth, about 125 degrees at adulthood |
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Term
| the angle formed by the long axis of the head and neck with the line of the bicondylar plane (usually the coronal plane of the condyles) |
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Definition
| angle of declination / angle of femoral torsion |
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Term
| what plane is the angle of declination viewed in? |
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Definition
| viewed on end, a transverse plane view |
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Term
| what does the angle of declination / angle of femoral tension measure? |
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Definition
| measures the amount of longitudinal twisting in the bone |
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Term
| what is the angle of declination at birth and adulthood? |
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Definition
at birth about 40 degrees, at adulthood about 10 degrees -varies with age |
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Term
| T/F twisting occurs in the extremities with growth? |
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Definition
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