CISEA9Activity 4c - The Appendicular Skeleton

Instruction: Answer only the PreLab Quiz and the Review Sheet.

PreLab Quiz
Materials Pre-Lab Quiz
1. The ________________ skeleton is composed of 126 bones of the appendages
and pectoral and pelvic girdles

2. The _________________, or shoulder blades, are generally triangular in shape. They

have no direct attachment to the axial skeleton but are held in place by
trunk muscles.
3. The arm consists of one long bone, the:
a. femur c. tibia
b. humerus d. ulna

4. You are studying a pelvis that is wide and shallow. The acetabula are
small and far apart. The pubic arch/angle is rounded and greater than
90°. It appears to be tilted forward, with a wide, short sacrum. Is this a
male or a female pelvis?
5. The strongest, heaviest bone of the body is in the thigh. It is the:
a. femur b. fibula c.tibia
6. Circle True or False. The fingers of the hand and the toes of the foot—
with the exception of the great toe and the thumb—each have three
phalanges.

T he appendicular skeleton (see Figure 7.1 on page 75) is composed of the

126 bones of the appendages and the pectoral and pelvic girdles, which attach
the limbs to the axial skeleton. The upper and lower limbs differ in their
functions and mobility, but they have the same basic plan. Each limb is
composed of three major segments connected by freely movable joints.

Activity 1
Examining and Identifying Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton
Examine each of the bones described in this exercise, and identify charac-
teristic bone markings of each. The markings help you to determine whether
a bone is the right or left member of its pair. This is a very important instruc-
tion because before completing this laboratory exercise, you will be con-
structing your own skeleton. When corresponding X-ray films are available,
compare the actual bone specimen to its X-ray image.

Bones of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb

OBJECTIVE 1 Identify the bones of the pectoral and pelvic girdles
and their attached limbs.
OBJECTIVE 2 Compare and contrast the relative functions and sta-
bility of the two girdles.

The Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle

The paired pectoral, or shoulder, girdles (Figure 9.1) each consist of two
bones—a clavicle and a scapula. The shoulder girdles anchor the upper limbs to
 Clavicle
Acromio-
clavicular Lateral end Medial end Sternoclavicular
joint joint
Acromion Manubrium
of scapula of sternum
Coracoid
process

Scapula
Humerus

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(a)

Acromion Suprascapular notch Superior border

Suprascapular Coracoid process Acromion
notch
Coracoid
Superior
process
angle
Glenoid
cavity Supraspinous
fossa
Glenoid
Subscapular Spine of cavity
fossa scapula at lateral
angle
Infraspinous
fossa
Lateral (axillary) border

Medial Lateral (axillary)

(vertebral) border
border

Inferior angle
(b) (c)

Figure 9.1 Bones of the right pectoral (shoulder) girdle. (a) Pectoral girdle articulated
to show the relationship of the girdle to the bones of the thorax and arm.
(b) Right scapula, anterior view. (c) Right scapula, posterior view.

the axial skeleton and provide attachment points for many Its medial end attaches to the sternal manubrium. This end
trunk and neck muscles. The pectoral girdle allows for projects above the manubrium and can be easily felt and
move-ment and flexibility, but it is not very stable. (usually) seen. The lateral end of the clavicle is flattened
The clavicle, or collarbone, is a slender, doubly curved where it articulates with the scapula to form part of the
bone—convex forward medially, and concave forward laterally. shoulder (acromioclavicular) joint. The clavicle serves as a
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 brace, or strut, to hold the arm away from the top of the
thorax. The scapula has three angles (superior, inferior, and lat-
The scapulae (Figure 9.1), or shoulder blades, are eral) and three named borders (superior, medial [vertebral], and
gener-ally triangular. Each scapula has a flattened body and lateral [axillary]). Several shallow depressions (fossae) appear
two important processes—the acromion (the enlarged end on both sides of the scapula and are named according to
of the spine of the scapula) and the beaklike coracoid location. The glenoid cavity, a shallow socket that receives the
process (corac = crow, raven). The acromion connects with head of the arm bone (humerus), is located in the lateral angle.
the clavicle; the coracoid process points anteriorly over the
tip of the shoulder joint and anchors some of the upper limb The Arm
mus-cles. The scapula has no direct attachment to the axial The arm (Figure 9.2) consists of a single bone—the
skele-ton but is loosely held in place by trunk muscles. humerus, a typical long bone. Proximally its head fits into
the shallow glenoid cavity of the scapula. Opposite the head

Head of
Greater humerus
tubercle
Trochlear
notch
Lesser
Olecranon
tubercle
Anatomical
Surgical Head Coronoid
neck
neck process
Intertubercular Neck

9 sulcus Radial Proximal

radioulnar
tuberosity
joint

Radius
Radial
groove

Deltoid Deltoid
tuberosity tuberosity Ulna

Inter-
osseous
membrane

Medial
Olecranon
epicondyle
fossa
Coronoid fossa Ulnar
Radial
styloid Distal styloid
Lateral process process
Capitulum radioulnar
Trochlea epicondyle joint
(a) (b) (c)

Figure 9.2 Bones of the right arm and forearm. (a) Humerus, anterior view.
(b) Humerus, posterior view. (c) Anterior view of bones of the forearm, the radius and
the ulna.
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are two prominences, the greater and lesser tubercles (from

lateral to medial aspect), separated by a groove (the intertu-
bercular sulcus) that guides the tendon of the biceps muscle to
its point of attachment on the superior rim of the glenoid
cavity. Midshaft is a roughened area, the deltoid tuberosity,
where the large fleshy shoulder muscle, the deltoid, attaches. Distal
At the distal end of the humerus are the medial trochlea Middle
(looking rather like a spool), which articulates with the ulna, Phalanges
and the lateral capitulum, which articulates with the radius
of the forearm. These condyles are flanked medially and
later-ally by the epicondyles. Proximal
Above the trochlea is the coronoid fossa; on the poste-
rior surface is the olecranon. These two depressions allow
the corresponding processes of the ulna to move freely when 4 3 2
the elbow is flexed and extended. Metacarpals 5
1
(palm)
The Forearm
Two bones, the radius and the ulna, form the skeleton of the Hamate Trapezium
forearm (see Figure 9.2). In the anatomical position, the radius
Pisiform Trapezoid
is in the lateral position, and the radius and ulna (joined along Carpals
their length by an interosseous membrane) are parallel. (wrist) Triquetrum Scaphoid
Proximally, the disc-shaped head of the radius articulates with Lunate Capitate
the capitulum of the humerus. Medially, just below the head is
the radial tuberosity, where the tendon of the biceps muscle of Ulna
the arm attaches. At the lateral aspect of its distal end is the Radius 9
expanded radial styloid process.
Figure 9.3 Bones of the right hand, anterior view.
The ulna is the medial bone of the forearm. Its
proximal end bears the anterior coronoid process and the
posterior olecranon process, which are separated by the each. These bones, named in Figure 9.3, are bound together
trochlear notch. Together these processes grip the trochlea by ligaments, which restrict movements between them.
of the humerus in a plierslike joint. The slimmer distal end, The metacarpals, numbered 1 to 5 from the thumb side
the ulnar head, bears a small medial ulnar styloid process, of the hand, radiate out from the wrist like spokes to form
which anchors some ligaments of the wrist. the palm of the hand. The bases of the metacarpals articulate
with the carpals of the wrist; their heads articulate with the
The Hand phalan-ges of the fingers distally.
The skeleton of the hand (Figure 9.3) includes three groups Like the bones of the palm, the fingers are numbered
of bones: the carpals (wrist bones), metacarpals (bones of from 1 to 5, beginning from the thumb side of the hand. The
the palm), and phalanges (bones of the fingers). 14 bones of the fingers, or digits of each hand, are miniature
The carpus, or wrist, is the proximal portion of the hand. long bones, called phalanges (singular: phalanx), as noted
(So you actually wear your wristwatch over the distal part of earlier. Each finger has three phalanges (proximal, middle,
your forearm.) The eight bones composing the carpus, the and distal), except the thumb, which has only two (proximal
carpals, are arranged in two irregular rows of four bones and distal).

Activity 2
Palpating the Surface Anatomy of the Pectoral Girdle and the Upper Limb
Before continuing on to study the bones of the pelvic girdle, • Spine of the scapula: Extend your arm at the shoulder
identify the following bone markings on the skin surface of the so that your scapula moves posteriorly. As you do this,
upper limb. You will probably want to observe and pal-pate these the spine of your scapula will be seen as a winglike pro-
bone markings on your lab partner, particularly since many can trusion on your dorsal thorax and can be easily palpated
only be seen from the dorsal aspect. by your lab partner.
Place a check mark in the boxes as you locate the • Olecranon process of the ulna: Work your elbow—
bone markings. flexing and extending—as you palpate its dorsal aspect to
• Clavicle: Palpate the clavicle along its entire length feel the olecranon process of the ulna moving in and out
from sternum to shoulder. Where the clavicle joins the of the olecranon fossa on the backside of the humerus.
sternum, identify the rigid sternoclavicular joint. • Styloid process of the ulna: With the hand in the ana-
• Acromioclavicular joint: At the high point of the tomical position, feel out this small projection on the
shoulder, find the junction point between the clavicle and medial aspect at the distal end of the ulna.
the acromion of the scapular spine.

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 • Styloid process of the radius: Find this projection at the
distal end of the radius (lateral aspect). It is most eas-ily able to feel your pulse at this pressure point, which lies
located by moving the hand medially at the wrist. Once over the radial artery (radial pulse).
you have palpated the styloid process, move your fingers • Metacarpophalangeal joints (knuckles): Clench your
just medially onto the anterior wrist. Press firmly and then fist and find the first set of flexed-joint protrusions beyond
let up slightly on the pressure. You should be the wrist—these are your metacarpophalangeal joints.

Bones of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb

The Pelvic (Hip) Girdle • Anterior superior iliac spine: Trace the crest anteriorly
As with the bones of the pectoral girdle and upper limb, pay to the anterior superior iliac spine. This bone marking is
particular attention to bone markings needed to identify easily felt in almost everyone and is clearly visible
right and left bones. through the skin (and perhaps the clothing) of very slim
The pelvic girdle, or hip girdle (Figure 9.4), is formed by people. (The posterior superior iliac spine is much less
the two coxal (coxa = hip) bones (also called the ossa coxae, obvious and is usually indicated only by a dimple in the
or hip bones). The two coxal bones together with the sacrum overlying skin. Check it out in the mirror tonight.)
and coccyx form the bony pelvis. Unlike the bones of the
shoulder girdle, those of the pelvic girdle are heavy and
massive, and they attach securely to the axial skeleton. The O B J E C T I V E 3 Differentiate a male from a female
sockets for the heads of the femurs (thigh bones) are deep and pelvis.
heavily reinforced by ligaments, ensuring a stable, strong
9 limb attachment. The ability to bear weight is more Comparison of the Male and Female Pelves
important here than mobility and flexibility. Although bones of males are usually larger and heavier, the
Each coxal bone is a result of the fusion of three bones— male and female skeletons are very similar. The outstanding
the ilium, ischium, and pubis. The ilium, a large flaring bone, exception to this generalization is pelvic structure. The
forms most of the coxal bone. It connects posteriorly with the female pelvis is modified for childbearing. Generally
sacrum at the sacroiliac joint. The superior margin of the il-iac speaking, the female pelvis is wider, shallower, lighter, and
bone, the iliac crest, terminates anteriorly in the anterior rounder than that of the male. (See Table 9.1.)
superior iliac spine and posteriorly in the posterior supe-rior To describe pelvic sex differences, we need to
iliac spine. Two inferior spines are located below these. introduce a few more anatomical terms. The false pelvis is
The ischium, forming the inferior portion of the coxal the superior portion bounded by the ilia laterally and the
bone, is the “sit-down” bone. Its rough ischial tuberosity sacrum and lum-bar vertebrae posteriorly (Figure 9.4). The
receives the weight of the body when we sit. The ischial false pelvis sup-ports the abdominal viscera, but it does not
spine, superior to the ischial tuberosity, is an important restrict childbirth in any way. The true pelvis is the inferior
anatomical landmark of the pelvic cavity. The greater region that is almost entirely surrounded by bone. Its
sciatic notch allows the huge sciatic nerve to pass to and posterior boundary is the sacrum. The ilia, ischia, and pubic
from the thigh. bones define its limits laterally and anteriorly.
The pubis is the most anterior part of the coxal bone. The dimensions of the true pelvis, particularly its inlet and
Fusion of the rami of the pubic bone anteriorly and the outlet, are critical if delivery of a baby is to be uncomplicated;
ischium posteriorly forms a bar of bone enclosing the and they are carefully measured by the obstetrician. The pelvic
obturator foramen, through which a small number of inlet, or pelvic brim, is the superiormost margin of the true
blood vessels and nerves run from the pelvic cavity into the pelvis. It is widest from left to right, that is, along the frontal
thigh. The two pubic bones meet anteriorly at a joint called plane. The pelvic outlet (Table 9.1) is the inferior margin of
the pubic symphysis. the true pelvis. It is bounded anteriorly by the pubic bones,
The ilium, ischium, and pubis unite at the deep hemi- laterally by the ischia, and posteriorly by the sacrum and coc-
spherical socket called the acetabulum (literally, “vinegar cyx. Because both the coccyx and the ischial spines protrude
cup”), which receives the head of the thigh bone. into the outlet opening, a sharply angled coccyx or large, sharp
ischial spines can dramatically narrow the outlet. The largest
dimension of the outlet is the anterior-posterior diameter.
Activity 3
Palpating the Surface Activity 4
Anatomy of the Pelvic Girdle
Comparing Male and Female Pelves
Locate and palpate the following bone markings on your-
self and/or your lab partner. Examine Figure 9.4,Table 9.1, and if possible both a male
Place a check mark in the boxes as you locate the and a female pelvis. Pay particular attention to differ-
bone markings. ences in the relative size and shape of the inlet, ischial
spines, and sacrum, and to the angle of the pubic arch.
• Iliac crest: Rest your hands on your hips—they will be
overlying the iliac crests.

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Iliac crest
Sacroiliac
joint

llium

Coxal bone
(or hip bone) Sacrum
Pelvic brim

Pubis Coccyx Ischial spine

Acetabulum

Ischium Pubic symphysis

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Pubic arch
(a) False pelvis

Ilium Inlet of
Ala true
pelvis
Posterior Iliac crest
superior
iIiac Anterior superior Pelvic brim
spine iliac spine
Posterior Pubic arch
inferior Anterior inferior
(less than 90°)
iliac spine iliac spine
Greater sciatic False pelvis
notch Acetabulum
Ischial body
Body of pubis
Ischial spine Inlet of
Pubis true
Ischial pelvis
tuberosity Inferior pubic Pelvic brim
ramus
Ischium
Obturator Pubic arch
Ischial ramus foramen (more than 90°)
(b) (c)

Figure 9.4 The bony pelvis. (a) Articulated male pelvis. (b) Right coxal bone, showing
the point of fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubic bones. (c) Comparison of the pelves
of the male (above) and female (below).
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 Table 9.1 Comparison of the Male and Female Pelves

Characteristic Female Male

General structure and Tilted forward; adapted for childbearing; true Tilted less far forward; adapted for support of a
functional modifications pelvis defines the birth canal; cavity of the true male’s heavier build and stronger muscles; cavity
pelvis is broad, shallow, and has a greater capacity of the true pelvis is narrow and deep
Bone thickness Less; bones lighter, thinner, and smoother Greater; bones heavier and thicker, and
markings are more prominent
Acetabula Smaller; farther apart Larger; closer together
Pubic angle/arch Broader (80°–90°); more rounded More acute (50°–60°)
Anterior view

Pelvic brim

9 Pubic arch

Sacrum Wider; shorter; sacrum is less curved Narrower; longer; sacral promontory projects anteriorly
Coccyx More movable; straighter Less movable; sharply angled anteriorly
Left lateral view

Pelvic inlet (brim) Wider; oval from side to side Narrower; basically heart shaped
Pelvic outlet Wider; ischial spines shorter, farther apart, and Narrower; ischial spines longer, sharper, and point
everted more medially
Posteroinferior view

Pelvic
outlet

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The Thigh The Leg

The femur, or thigh bone (Figure 9.5), is the only bone of Two bones, the tibia and the fibula, form the skeleton of the leg
the thigh. It is the heaviest, strongest bone in the body. Its (see Figure 9.5c). Joined along its length to the fibula by the
ball-like head articulates with the hip bone via the deep, interosseous membrane, the tibia, or shinbone, is the larger and
secure socket of the acetabulum. The head of the femur is more medial bone. At the proximal end, its medial and lateral
carried on a short, constricted neck, which angles laterally to condyles (separated by the intercondylar emi-nence) receive
join the shaft, and which is the weakest part of the femur. At the distal end of the femur to form the knee joint. The tibial
the junction of the shaft and neck are the greater and lesser tuberosity, a roughened protrusion on the anterior tibial
trochanters (separated posteriorly by the intertrochanteric surface, is the attachment site of the patellar ligament. Distally,
crest). The trochanters and trochanteric crest, as well as the the tibia articulates with the talus bone of the foot, and a
gluteal tuberosity located on the shaft, are sites of muscle process called the medial malleolus forms the inner (medial)
attachment. bulge of the ankle. The anterior border of the tibia is a
Distally, the femur terminates in the lateral and medial sharpened crest relatively unprotected by muscles; it is easily
condyles, which articulate with the tibia below. There, the felt beneath the skin.
femur’s anterior surface, which forms a joint with the The sticklike fibula, which lies parallel to the tibia, takes
patella (kneecap) anteriorly, is called the patellar surface. no part in forming the knee joint. Its proximal head articulates
Posteri-orly, the deep groove between the condyles is called with the lateral condyle of the tibia. It terminates distally in the
the intercondylar notch or fossa. lateral malleolus, which forms the lateral bulge of the ankle.

Intercondylar
eminence Medial
Neck
Greater Lateral condyle
trochanter condyle 9
Head
Head
Proximal Tibial
Inter-
Lesser trochanteric tibiofibular tuberosity
joint
trochanter crest
Intertrochanteric
line

Gluteal
tuberosity Interosseous
membrane

Anterior
border

Fibula Tibia

Intercondylar
fossa
Lateral Distal
Lateral Medial condyle condyle
condyle tibiofibular
joint
Medial
Patellar Lateral malleolus
surface malleolus
(a) (b) (c)

Figure 9.5 Bones of the right thigh and leg. (a) Femur (thigh bone), anterior view.
(b) Femur, posterior view. (c) Tibia and fibula of the leg, anterior view.
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Activity 6
Phalanges: Identifying Bone Unknowns
Distal Go to the demonstration area, and identify by touch the
Middle six numbered bones that are concealed in bags. As you
Proximal identify each bone, record its name below. Verify your
identifications with your instructor before leaving the lab.
Tarsals: 1 2 3 4
Medial 5 Metatarsals: 1. ______________________ 4. ______________________
cuneiform 2. ______________________ 5. ______________________
Tarsals:
Intermediate Lateral 3. ______________________ 6. ______________________
cuneiform cuneiform
Navicular Cuboid O B J E C T I V E 4 Arrange unmarked, disarticulated
bones in proper relative position to form a skeleton.
Talus
Activity 7
Calcaneus
Constructing a Skeleton
1. When you finish examining the disarticulated bones of
9 Figure 9.6 Bones of the right foot, superior view. the appendicular skeleton and yourself, work with your
lab partner to arrange the disarticulated bones on the
laboratory bench in their proper relative positions to form
The Foot an entire skeleton. Remember—the bone markings
should help you distinguish between right and left mem-
The bones of the foot include the 7 tarsal bones forming the bers of bone pairs.
ankle, 5 metatarsals, which form the sole, and 14
phalanges, which form the toes (Figure 9.6). Body weight 2. When you believe that you have accomplished this
is concen-trated on the two largest tarsals—the calcaneus task correctly, ask the instructor to check your
(heel bone) and the talus, which lies between the tibia and arrangement. If it is not correct, go to the articulated
the calcaneus. Like the fingers of the hand, each toe has skeleton and check your bone arrangements. Also review
three phalanges except the great toe, which has two. the descriptions of the bone markings to help you make
the necessary changes.

Activity 5
Palpating the Surface
Anatomy of the Lower Limb
Locate and palpate the following bone markings on your-
self and/or your lab partner. Place a check mark in the
boxes as you locate the bone markings.
• Greater trochanter of the femur: This is easier to locate
in women than in men because of the wider female
pelvis. Also it is more likely to be covered by bulky
muscles in men. Try to locate it on yourself—it is the most
lateral point of the proximal femur and it typically lies 6–8
inches below the iliac crest.
• Patella and tibial tuberosity: Feel your kneecap
(patella) and palpate the ligaments attached to its bor-
ders. Follow the inferior ligament to the tibial tuberosity
where it attaches.
• Medial malleolus: Feel the medial protrusion of your
ankle, the medial malleolus of the distal tibia.
• Lateral malleolus: Feel the bulge of the lateral aspect
of your ankle, the lateral malleolus of the fibula.
• Calcaneus: Attempt to follow the extent of your calca-
neus or heel bone.

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REVIEW SHEET
4c The Appendicular Skeleton
Name _______________________________________________________ Lab Time/Date
___________________________________

Bones of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb

1. Match the bone names or markings in the key with the leader lines in the figure. The bones are numbered 1–8. (Some
terms may be used more than once.)
Key:

acromion
2
capitulum

carpals

clavicle
1
coracoid process

coronoid fossa

coronoid process of ulna

3 deltoid tuberosity

greater tubercle

humerus

lateral epicondyle

medial epicondyle

metacarpals

phalanges

radial tuberosity
4 5
radius

scapula

styloid process
6
subscapular fossa

trochlea

ulna
8
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2. Match the bone names or markings in column B with the descriptions in column A. (Some terms may be used more than
once, and some terms may not be used.)

Column A Column B

1. raised area on lateral surface of humerus to which deltoid muscle acromion

attaches
capitulum
2. arm bone
carpals
, 3. bones of the shoulder girdle
clavicle
, 4. forearm bones
coracoid process
5. scapular region to which the clavicle connects
coronoid fossa
6. shoulder girdle bone that is unattached to the axial skeleton
deltoid tuberosity
7. shoulder girdle bone that articulates with and transmits forces to the
bony thorax glenoid cavity

8. depression in the scapula that articulates with the humerus humerus

9. process above the glenoid cavity that permits muscle attachment metacarpals

10. the “collarbone” olecranon fossa

11. distal condyle of the humerus that articulates with the ulna olecranon process

12. medial bone of forearm in anatomical position phalanges

13. rounded knob on the humerus; articulates with the radius radial tuberosity

14. anterior depression, superior to the trochlea, that receives part of the radius
ulna when the forearm is flexed
scapula
15. forearm bone involved in formation of the elbow joint
sternum
16. wrist bones
styloid process
17. finger bones
trochlea
18. heads of these bones form the knuckles
, ulna
19. bones that articulate with the clavicle

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3. Why is the clavicle at risk to fracture when a person falls on his or her shoulder? ________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. The scapula has no direct attachment to the axial skeleton. How does this affect the movement of the shoulder?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. What is the total number of phalanges in the hand? ____________________________________________________________

6. What is the total number of carpals in the wrist? _______________________________________________________________

Bones of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb

7. Compare the pectoral and pelvic girdles in terms of flexibility (range of motion) allowed, security, and ability to bear weight.

Flexibility: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Security: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Weight-bearing ability: _______________________________________________________________________________________

8. What organs are protected, at least in part, by the pelvic girdle? ________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. Distinguish the true pelvis from the false pelvis. _______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10. Use terms from the key to identify the bones and bone markings on this illustration of a coxal bone. The bones are
numbered 1–3.
Key:

acetabulum
1
anterior superior iliac spine

greater sciatic notch

iliac crest

ilium

ischial spine

ischial tuberosity
ischium

3 2 obturator foramen

pubis

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11. The pelvic bones of a four-legged animal, such as the cat or pig, are much less massive than those of the human. Make an
educated guess as to why this is so.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

12. A person instinctively curls over the abdominal area in times of danger. Why? _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13. Match the terms in the key with the appropriate leader lines on the diagram of the femur. Also decide whether this bone is a
right or left bone.

Key:

gluteal tuberosity

greater trochanter

head of femur

intercondylar fossa

intertrochanteric crest

lateral condyle

lesser trochanter

medial condyle

neck of femur

The femur shown is the ________________________________________________ member of the two femurs.

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14. Match the bone names and markings in the key with the leader lines in the figure. The bones are numbered 1–11.

Key:

acetabulum (rim)
1 calcaneus

femur
2
3 fibula

greater trochanter

ilium

ischium
4
lateral condyle

lateral malleolus

lesser trochanter

medial condyle
5 medial malleolus

metatarsals

neck of femur

patella
6 7
phalanges

pubic symphysis

pubis
8
sacroiliac joint

talus
9
tarsals
10
tibia
11
tibial tuberosity

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15. Match the bone names or markings in column B with the descriptions in column A. (Some terms may be used more than
once, and some terms may not be used.)

Column A Column B

, , and acetabulum

1. fuse to form the coxal bone calcaneus

2. “sit-down” bone of the coxal bone femur

3. point where the coxal bones join anteriorly fibula

4. superiormost margin of the coxal bone gluteal tuberosity

5. deep socket in the coxal bone that receives the head of the greater and lesser
thigh bone trochanters

6. joint between axial skeleton and pelvic girdle greater sciatic

notch
7. longest, strongest bone in body
iliac crest
8. thin lateral leg bone
ilium
9. heavy medial leg bone
ischial tuberosity
, 10. bones forming knee joint
ischium
11. point where the patellar ligament attaches
lateral malleolus
12. kneecap
medial malleolus
13. shinbone
metatarsals
14. medial ankle projection
obturator foramen
15. lateral ankle projection
patella
, 16. the two largest tarsal bones
pubic symphysis
17. ankle bones
pubis
18. bones forming the instep of the foot
sacroiliac joint
19. opening in hip bone formed by the pubic and ischial rami
talus
, 20. sites of muscle attachment on the
proximal femur tarsals

21. tarsal bone that “sits” on the calcaneus tibia

22. weight-bearing bone of the leg tibial tuberosity

23. tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia

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