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Which bones form the pelvic girdle?
Which bones form the pelvic girdle?
- Femur, tibia, and fibula
- Ilium, ischium, and pubis (correct)
- Radius, ulna, and humerus
- Tarsus, metatarsus, and phalanges
What bone forms the thigh?
What bone forms the thigh?
- Tibia
- Fibula
- Patella
- Femur (correct)
Which bone articulates with the acetabulum to form the hip joint?
Which bone articulates with the acetabulum to form the hip joint?
- Talus
- Tibial plateau
- Calcaneus
- Head of the femur (correct)
What structure surrounds the acetabulum, deepening it and increasing the stability of the hip joint?
What structure surrounds the acetabulum, deepening it and increasing the stability of the hip joint?
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Which bone forms the anterior part of the hip bone?
Which bone forms the anterior part of the hip bone?
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Study Notes
Pelvic Girdle
- The pelvic girdle is formed by four bones: two hip bones, the sacrum, and the coccyx.
Thigh Bone
- The femur is the bone that forms the thigh.
Hip Joint Formation
- The femur articulates with the acetabulum to form the hip joint.
Acetabulum Structure
- The acetabulum is surrounded by a structure called the acetabular labrum, which deepens it and increases the stability of the hip joint.
Hip Bone Formation
- The ilium bone forms the anterior part of the hip bone.
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Test your knowledge of the bones of the lower limb with this quiz. Identify the bones of the pelvic girdle, thigh, leg, and foot. Learn about the hip bone, femur, tibia, fibula, tarsus, metatarsus, and phalanges.
