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Which bones form the complete ring of the bony pelvis?
What structure unites the hip bones posteriorly?
What type of cartilage joins the hip bones at birth?
In adults, what structure fuses at the acetabulum to form a single bone?
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Which bone transmits body weight from the hip?
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Study Notes
Lower Limb Overview
- The lower limb extends from the gluteal region to the foot, specializing in supporting body weight, locomotion, and balance.
Regions of the Lower Limb
- The lower limb is divided into six major regions:
- Gluteal region: lies between the trunk and free lower limb, comprising the buttock and hip
- Femoral (thigh) region
- Knee region
- Leg region
- Ankle (talocrural) region
- Foot region
Objectives
- Describe the regions, bones, joints, and dermatome of the lower limb
- Describe the general arrangement of muscle compartments in the lower limb, including action, innervation, and blood supply
- Apply the clinical significance of the arterial supply and venous drainage of the lower limb
- Describe the salient features of nerve lesions of the lower limb
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Description
Test your knowledge on the regions, bones, joints, muscle compartments, and arterial supply of the lower limb with this anatomy quiz. Explore the clinical significance of the venous drainage and dermatome of the lower limb.
