KNES 259 : KNES 259_ Lower Extremity Skeletal System - Google Docs

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The posterior side where the sacrum meets the ilium. Head of femur slides into acetabulum (socket joint) A lot of mobility needs more ligaments for stability. Deepens the acetabulum and holds the femur in the socket. The longest and largest bone in the human body due to spending more time standing. Prevents anterior tibial translation (prevents the tibia from moving forward too much) Prevents posterior tibial translation (prevents the tibia from moving too far back) Articulates within the inter-condylar groove of the femur. Tibia articulates with the distal aspect of the femur. Very little movement when compared to ulna and radius. Tibial plateau, lateral and medial condyle of tibia and femur, intercondylar eminence (lateral and medial femoral condyles), tibial tuberosity, anterior border (shin), medial and lateral malleolus (bumps on ankles) Hiatus in the membrane for passage of anterior tibial artery. Talus articulates with the tibia (most superior), calcaneus (heel), navicular (medial), cuboid (cube), medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, lateral cuneiform.

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