anatomy of the lower leg and foot Flashcards
1
Q
the main vein (longest) of the leg
A
saphenous vein
2
Q
lymph nodes at the back of the knee
A
popliteal
3
Q
deep muscles at the back of the lower leg
A
soleus
4
Q
how many bones in the foot and ankle
A
26
5
Q
the smaller long bone of the lower leg
A
fibula
6
Q
front of leg muscles which flexes the foot
A
tibialis anterior
7
Q
back of leg muscles which plantar flexes (points) the foot
A
gastrocnemius
8
Q
long bones of the foot
A
metatarsals
9
Q
anatomical name for bones of the ankle
A
tarsals
10
Q
number of tarsal bones
A
7
11
Q
bone which forms the heel
A
calcaneum
12
Q
knee cap known as
A
patella
