Match the bone names and markings in column B with the descriptions in column A. The items in column B may be used more than once. Column A 1. fuse to form the hip bone 2. rough projection that supports body weight when sitting 3. point where the hip bones join anteriorly 4. superiormost margin of the hip bone 5. deep socket in the hip bone that receives the head of the thigh bone 6. joint between axial skeleton and pelvic girdle 7. longest, strongest bone in body 8. thin, lateral leg bone 9. permits passage of the sciatic nerve 10. notch located inferior to the ischial spine 11. point where the patellar ligament attaches 12. kneecap 13. shinbone and 14. medial ankle projection 15. lateral ankle projection 16. largest tarsal bone 17. ankle bones 18. bones forming the instep of the foot 19. opening in hip bone formed by the pubic and ischial rami 20. sites of muscle attachment on the proximal femur and 21. tarsal bone that “sits” on the calcaneus 22. weight-bearing bone of the 23. tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia Column B a. C. b. calcaneus f. d. fibula e. gluteal tuberosity greater and lesser trochanters i. Review Sheet 10 j. 9. greater sciatic notch h. acetabulum femur O. k. ischium iliac crest 1. lateral malleolus r. ilium m. lesser sciatic notch S. ischial tuberosity n. medial malleolus t. p. obturator foramen q. patella metatarsals pubic symphysis pubis sacroiliac joint u. talus V. tarsals w. tibia 161 x. tibial tuberosity
The Correct Answer and Explanation is :
Here is the matching of the bone names and markings in column B with the descriptions in column A:
Match Answers:
- Fuse to form the hip bone – r. ilium, k. ischium, q. pubis
- Rough projection that supports body weight when sitting – S. ischial tuberosity
- Point where the hip bones join anteriorly – q. pubic symphysis
- Superiormost margin of the hip bone – k. iliac crest
- Deep socket in the hip bone that receives the head of the thigh bone – h. acetabulum
- Joint between axial skeleton and pelvic girdle – t. sacroiliac joint
- Longest, strongest bone in the body – o. femur
- Thin, lateral leg bone – d. fibula
- Permits passage of the sciatic nerve – j. greater sciatic notch
- Notch located inferior to the ischial spine – m. lesser sciatic notch
- Point where the patellar ligament attaches – x. tibial tuberosity
- Kneecap – q. patella
- Shinbone – w. tibia
- Medial ankle projection – n. medial malleolus
- Lateral ankle projection – l. lateral malleolus
- Largest tarsal bone – b. calcaneus
- Ankle bones – v. tarsals
- Bones forming the instep of the foot – p. metatarsals
- Opening in hip bone formed by the pubic and ischial rami – p. obturator foramen
- Sites of muscle attachment on the proximal femur – e. gluteal tuberosity, greater and lesser trochanters
- Tarsal bone that “sits” on the calcaneus – u. talus
- Weight-bearing bone of the leg – w. tibia
- Tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia – u. talus
Explanation:
The bones and markings of the pelvic girdle, leg, and foot are structured for weight-bearing and movement. The hip bone (composed of the ilium, ischium, and pubis) provides structural support, with the ischial tuberosity bearing weight while sitting. The acetabulum allows articulation with the femur, the body’s strongest bone, which supports the upper body’s weight. The tibia is the weight-bearing bone of the leg, whereas the fibula is more involved in muscle attachment and stability, as seen in the lateral malleolus. The patella and the tibial tuberosity facilitate knee movement, while the tarsals, metatarsals, and associated structures like the calcaneus (heel bone) and talus allow for efficient load distribution and mobility. Openings and notches like the greater sciatic notch serve critical roles in nerve and vessel passage.