Kevin Aquino's A&P Project 2023

The Lower Extremities

Lower Extremity Structures

Pelvis-Provide strong and stable support for the vertebral column and pelvic organs.
Ilium-The largest of the hip bones and helps form the acetabulum.
Ischium -The inferior, posterior portion of the hip bone.
Pubis-The anterior and inferior part of the hip bone.
Acetabulum-Concave surface of the pelvis.
Patella-A small, triangular bone located anterior to the knee joint.

Femur-The longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the body.
Tibia-Medial and weight-bearing bone of the leg.
Fibula-The smaller bone that is parallel and lateral to the tibia.
Calcaneus-Largest and strongest tarsal bone.
Metatarsals-The intermediate region of the foot.
Phalanges-The distal region of the foot.

Surgical Procedures

Total Hip Arthroplasty: Posterolateral Approach

Surgical reconstruction of the hip joint.

Achilles’ Tendon Repair

Surgical repair of a partial or total Achilles tendon rupture caused by trauma.

Knee Arthroscopy

Surgical procedure to diagnose, remove loose bodies, shave the patella, or a torn meniscus.

Below the Knee Amputation

Surgical removal of all bone and tissue from the area below the knee.

Total Knee Arthroplasty

The reconstruction of the knee joint due to degeneration of the joint, intra-articular disease, or severe knee pain.

Above the Knee Amputation

ACL Repair

Repair of Femoral Shaft Fracture with AO Titanium Femoral Nail System

Triple Arthrodesis

Bunionectomy

Open Reduction Internal Fixation of a hip fracture

Resource list

Frey, K. B. (2018). Surgical Technology For The Surgical Technologist (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2006). Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology (11th ed.). John Wiley & Sons INC

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