The Pelvic Girdle Does Not Include the ________

question 58

Multiple Choice

The pelvic girdle does not include the ________.

• A) femur
• B) ilium
• C) pubis
• D) ischium

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Definitions:

Patellar Tendon

The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) with the tibia (shinbone), playing a key role in knee extension.

Quadriceps Femoris

A group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, which are crucial for walking, running, and jumping by extending the knee.

Hamstrings

A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh that are involved in bending the knee.

Dorsal Root Ganglion

A cluster of sensory neuron cell bodies located within the dorsal root of a spinal nerve.