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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Ilium | The largest and most Superior part of the Pelvis |
| Iliac Crest | The curve/ridge at the top of the Ilium |
| Iliac Fossa | Inner "bowl" of the Ilium |
| Anterior Superior Iliac Spine | Protrusions at the anterior ends of the Iliac Crest |
| Posterior Superior Iliac Spine | Protrusions on the posterior ends of the Iliac Crest |
| Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine | Protrusions below the ASIS |
| Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine | Protrusions below the PSIS |
| Ischium | The "Sitting Bones". The Lateral side of the Inferior half of the Pelvis |
| Ischial Tuberosities | A bulbous section of bone on the Posterior side of the Ischium |
| Pubis | The Medial side of the Inferior half of the Pelvis |
| Coxal Joint | The Hip Joint, where the Head of the Femur articulates with the Pelvis |
| Femur | The most Proximal bone of the Leg. The thickest, strongest bone in the body. |
| Head of the Femur | The big round protrusion at the Superior end of the Femur. |
| Greater Trochanter | A rough bump at the Superior end of the Femur on the Lateral side, slightly Inferior to the Head. |
| Lesser Trochanter | A rough bump on the Posterior and Medial side of the Femur, directly Inferior to the Head. |
| Linea Aspera | A rough surface on the Posterior side of the long shaft of the Femur. |
| Condyles | Projections on the Inferior end of the Femur (There is a Lateral and Medial Condyle on each Femur). |
| Tibiofemoral Joint | The Knee Joint. |
| Tibia | The larger and more Medial of the two leg bones beneath the knee. |
| Tibial Tuberosity | A rough surface on the Anterior side of the Superior end of the Tibia (directly Inferior to the knee). |
| Condyles | Surfaces on the Superior end of the Tibia which articulate with Condyles of the Femur (There is a Lateral and Medial Condyle on each Tibia) |
| Medial Malleolus | The Medial side of the "Ankle Bone." The most Inferior and Lateral part of the Tibia. |
| Fibula | The smaller and more Lateral of the two leg bones beneath the knee. The head of the Fibula is only fully visible from the Posterior side. |
| Lateral Malleolus | The Lateral side of the "Ankle Bone." The most Inferior and Medial part of the Fibula. |
| Patella | A Sesamoid bone (Shaped like a sesame seed). |
| Talocrural Joint | The Superior of the two Ankle Joints. Connects the Lateral and Medial Malleolae to the Talus (Controls Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion). |
| Subtalar Joint | The Inferior of the two Ankle Joints: Connects the Talus to the Calcaneus (Controls Inversion and Eversion of the foot) |
| Tarsal Bones | The bones of the foot which do not belong to individual bones. There are 7 including the Talus and Calcaneus. |
| Talus | The most Superior bone of the foot. The Superior surface articulates with the Lateral and Medial Malleolae, the Inferior surface articulates with the Calcaneus. |
| Calcaneus | The heel bone. The most Posterior bone of the foot. The Superior surface articulates with the Talus. |
| Navicular | Anterior to the Calcaneus, the most Medial of the Tarsal Bones. |
| Cuboid | Anterior to the Calcaneus, the most Lateral of the Tarsal Bones. |
| Cuneiforms (Medial, Middle and Lateral) | Anterior to the Navicular, the most Anterior of the Tarsal Bones. |
| Metatarsophalangeal Joints | The Toe Joints between the Metatarsals and Proximal Phalanges. |
| Metatarsals | The bones of the foot directly Anterior to the Tarsal Bones. Numbered 1-5, with 1 being the most Medial (The Big Toe) and 5 being the most Lateral (The Pinky Toe). |
| Phalanges | There are 3 Phalanges in Toes 2-5 and 2 Phalanges in Toe 1. There are Proximal, Middle and Distal Phalanges. |
| Humeroulnar Joint | Elbow Joint for Flexion and Extension |
| Radioulnar Joint | Articulation between the Radius and Ulna which allows for the Pronation and Supination of the Radius. |
| Humerus | The most Proximal of the Arm Bones. |
| Greater Tubercle | A protrusion situated Lateral to the Head of the Humerus. |
| Lesser Tubercle | A small protrusion situated Medially on the Anterior Surface of the Humerus. |
| Ulna | The Medial of the Forearm Bones. |
| Olecranon Process | A bony eminence which projects from the Posterior Superior end of the Ulna. Articulates with the Humerus. |
| Coronoid Process | A small, triangular bony eminence which projects from the Anterior Superior end of the Ulna. |
| Radius | The Lateral of the Forearm Bones. |
| Radial Tuberosity | A rough bump on the Posterior Medial Side of the Superior/Proximal End of the Radius. |
| Scapula | The shoulder blade. Curved to the shape of the Thoracic Cage. |
| Spine of the Scapula | A large, protruding Ridge on the Posterior Surface of the Scapula. |
| Medial Border | The Medial edge of the Scapula |
| Lateral Border | The Lateral edge of the Scapula |
| Inferior Angle | A bump on the curve at the most Inferior end of the Scapula |
| Superior Angle | A bump on the curve at the most Superior end of the Lateral Border |
| Supraspinous Fossa | A shallow depression Superior to the Spine of the Scapula |
| Infraspinous Fossa | A shallow depression Inferior to the Spine of the Scapula |
| Subscapular Fossa | A shallow depression on the Anterior side of the Scapula. |
| Glenoid Fossa | A shallow depression on the Superior part of the Lateral Border. Articulates with the head of the Humerus. |
| Acromion | The process at the most Posterior and Medial End of the Spine of the Scapula, where the Spine (of the Scapula) widens and flattens. Helps stabilize the shoulder joint. |
| Coracoid | A projection from the most Superior part of the Anterior face of the Scapula which extends more Anteriorly than the Clavicle. Helps stabilize the shoulder joint. |
| Glenohumeral Joint | The shoulder joint at which the Humerus articulates with the Glenoid Fossa of the Scapula. It is stabilized by the coracoid and acromion processes. |
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