1. The Skeletal System

2. Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Formed by two coxal (__________) bones
Composed of three pairs of fused bones
_______
_________

3. Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
The total weight of the upper body rests on the pelvis
It protects several organs
_____________ organs
________ bladder
Part of the ________ ____________

4. The Pelvis
Figure 5.24a

5. The Pelvis: Right Coxal Bone
Figure 5.24b

6. Gender Differences of the Pelvis
The female _______ is larger and more circular
The female pelvis as a whole is shallower, and the bones are __________ and ___________
The female ilia flare more laterally
The female sacrum is ________ and less ________
The female ischial spines are shorter and farther apart; thus the outlet is larger
The female __________ _______ is more rounded because the angle of the pubic arch is greater

7. Gender Differences of the Pelvis
Figure 5.24c

8. Bones of the Lower Limbs
The thigh has one bone
__________
The heaviest, strongest bone in the body
The lower leg has two bones
________
Larger and medially oriented
_________
Thin and sticklike

9. Bones of the Lower Limbs
Figure 5.25a–b

10. Bones of the Lower Limbs
Figure 5.25c

11. Bones of the Lower Limbs
The foot
___________
Two largest tarsals
___________ (heelbone)
_________
_____________—sole
____________—toes

12. Bones of the Lower Limb
Figure 5.26