I.B.1 Gluteal Region & Thigh: Pelvic, Thigh, & Knee Bones: Page 1 of 5

Objectives:

2.1.1 Identify the components of the pelvic bones.

2.1.2 Demonstrate the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments and indicate the ligaments surrounding the hip joint which contribute to its stability.

2.1.3 Identify the skeletal components of the proximal and distal femur, proximal tibia, fibula and patella, their articular surfaces and the contribution that each makes to the knee joint.

Assigned Readings:

Moore's COA: pages 554-561, 667-680. See the blue boxes on pages 561-564, 684-688 for clinical correlations. See the yellow boxes on pages 564-565, 690 for "The Bottom Line."