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Which bones make up the pelvic girdle?
Which bones make up the pelvic girdle?
What are the articulations of the hip bone?
What are the articulations of the hip bone?
Which part of the hip bone is the largest and most superior?
Which part of the hip bone is the largest and most superior?
What are the components of the ilium?
What are the components of the ilium?
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Which joint is formed by the articulation of the hip bone with the head of the femur?
Which joint is formed by the articulation of the hip bone with the head of the femur?
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Study Notes
Pelvic Girdle
- The pelvic girdle consists of four bones: two hip bones (innominate bones), sacrum, and coccyx.
Hip Bone
- The hip bone is composed of three parts: ilium, ischium, and pubis.
- The articulations of the hip bone are the sacroiliac joint, pubic symphysis, and acetabulum.
Ilium
- The ilium is the largest and most superior part of the hip bone.
- It consists of an ala, a body, and an auricular surface.
Hip Joint
- The hip joint, also known as the coxofemoral joint, is formed by the articulation of the hip bone with the head of the femur.
- The hip joint is a ball-and-socket synovial joint, allowing for a wide range of movements.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the bones of the lower limb with this quiz! Learn about the pelvic girdle and the bones of the free lower limb that make up this detailed skeleton. Explore the anatomy and function of these bones in this informative quiz.
