1. Chapter 5.7 Lecture
Bones of the Lower Limb

2. Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Formed by two coxal (ossa coxae) bones
Composed of three pairs of fused bones
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis

3. Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
The total weight of the upper body rests on the pelvis
It protects several organs
Reproductive organs
Urinary bladder
Part of the large intestine

4. Gender Differences of the Pelvis
female
inlet and outlet larger and more circular
bones are lighter and thinner
sacrum is shorter and less curved
pubic arch is more rounded

5. Bones of the Lower Limbs
The thigh has one bone
Femur
The heaviest, strongest bone in the body

6. Bones of the Lower Limbs
The lower leg has two bones
Tibia
Shinbone
Larger and medially oriented
Fibula
Thin and sticklike

7. Bones of the Lower Limbs
The foot
Tarsals
Two largest tarsals
Calcaneus (heelbone)
Talus (tibia rests on this)
Metatarsals—sole
Phalanges—toes

8. Bones of the Lower Limb
Note: the big toe is the only toe that does not have a middle phalange bone.
Figure 5.26