what is special about fibro-cartillages?

they are resistant to wear and tear (withstand body weight for 70-80 years)

• what is the pelvic girdle made out of?
• what are the 6 features that the pelvic girdle does?
• what is the name of the two ligaments that prevent the sacrum tilting forwards?
• what is the function of the greater & lesser sciatic foramina
• what converts the Sciatic notches into greater and lesser sciatic foramina?
• what type of cartilage is present on the head of the femur? excluding the fovea head
• where is acetabular labrum found?

greater mobility comes with less stability vice versa

the hip bone fuses at 13-15 years of age, before the fusion it is made up of 3 separate bones known as the ilium, ischium and pubic

the highest point. of the iliac crest is L4

Pubic symphysis - secondary cartilaginous (fibrocartilage joint), supported by superior and arcuate ligaments.

Sacro-iliac joint - synovial anteriorly, fibrous posteriorly (very limited movement)

supported by the Anterior and Posterior sacro-iliac and interosseous ligaments (the interosseous ligaments are extremely strong, nut they loosen off in pregnancy)