8: Lower limb long bones Flashcards
1
Q
How to tell the lat and medial side of the knee
A
Lat will be on the fibula side
2
Q
Where is the patella groove
A
The line between the two femoral condyles
3
Q
What is between the two tibial plateaus (condyles )
A
The intercondylar eminence. This rising is a key attachment point for the menisci and ligaments etc inside the knee joint
4
Q
How to tell the malleolus apart
A
Lateral malleolus extends more inferiorly and is larger than the medial malleolus
5
Q
How do you describe the displacement of shaft fragments distal and proximal
A
The fragment with the distal head is displaced (direction) relative to the proximal shaft fragment
