KINS 2295 Lecture Notes - Scoliosis, Patellar Ligament, Acromion
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The patella main function is the allow the legs for knee extension. The patella is a flat bone or an irregular bone because it don"t sit in any of the other sections making the patella different from the femurs, tibia, fibula. The bones in the pectoral girdle are scapula, and clavicle. The bones in the pelvic girdle are pubis, ilium, and ischium. The clavicle provides an attachment for the arms also it allows the scapula to move freely in the thoracic walls. Male pelvis have a heart-shape, and the female have an oval opening. Males have a shaper tail bone than females. The vertebrae column have 3 distinct curves, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar curves. The thoracic cage is to protect the heart and lungs. The first 8 ribs are called true ribs, the next 2 ribs are called false ribs and the last 2 are called floating ribs. The function of acromion is to articulate with the clavicle.
