Hip and Pelvis
Across
- 2. The movement of a limb away from the midline
- 5. The bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts
- 6. The striaghtening movement that increases the angle between body parts
- 7. Smooth, flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones
- 10. A triangular bone at the base of the spine
- 11. Largest and uppermost part of the pelvis
- 13. The joint that connects the thigh bone to the pelvis
- 16. Cup-shaped socket in the pelvis
- 17. Front portion of the pelvis
- 18. The movement of a limb toward the midline
- 20. Tough band of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones
Down
- 1. Largest nerve in the body
- 3. A fibrous tissue that surrounds and encloses a joint
- 4. Ball and socket joint formed by the femur and acetabulum
- 8. Bony structure that connects the spine to the lower limbs
- 9. The lower and back part of the pelvis
- 12. The thigh bone
- 14. Large opening in the pelvis that allows for the passage of nerves and blood vessels
- 15. The bony structure located at the base of the spine
- 19. The tailbone