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Bones of the Lower Extremity

Bones of the Lower Extremity. Pelvis. The pelvis consists of: Broad, flaring part of the hip bone Helps form the hip Lower, posterior part of the hip. Pelvis. More delicate for child bearing purposes More relaxed and the sacrum is less curved. Pelvis. Heavier and thicker

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Bones of the Lower Extremity

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  1. Bones of the Lower Extremity

  2. Pelvis • The pelvis consists of: • Broad, flaring part of the hip bone • Helps form the hip • Lower, posterior part of the hip

  3. Pelvis • More delicate for child bearing purposes • More relaxed and the sacrum is less curved

  4. Pelvis • Heavier and thicker • Deeper and narrower than the females

  5. Bones of the Leg • Thigh bone • Strongest and longest bone • Also known as the “knee cap”

  6. Bones of the Leg • “” • Attaches to the talus (ankle) and the femur • Bottom helps make up your • Goes to the little toe • Supports 1/6 of the body’s weight

  7. Foot • Heel • One of the ankle bones • Top of the foot • Pointy spots on ankles

  8. Foot • bones in the foot • Tarsal (ankle) • Talus • Calcaneus • Navicular • 3 Cuniforms • Cuboid • Metatarsal • Phalanges () • Have distal, middle, and proximal

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