Anatomy of the Skeleton (The Lower Limb overview)

Question 1

Femur (Thigh bone)

Answer 1

The longest bone in the body

Question 2

Head of the femur

Answer 2

Connects with the acetabulum of the pelvis to form the hip joint

Question 3

Knee joint

Answer 3

Tibia and fibula join at the lower leg to form the knee joint

Question 4

Tibia

Answer 4

Medial so is closer to the midline

Question 5

Fibula

Answer 5

Lateral on the outer aspect of the leg

Question 6

Patellar bone (kneecap)

Answer 6

At the front of the knee

Question 7

Ankle joint

Answer 7

The tibia and fibula meet with the tarsal bones of the foot

Question 8

Tarsal bones

Answer 8

7 tarsal bones;
-Talus (joins directly with the tibia and the fibula at the ankle joint)
-Calcaneus
-Cuboid
-Navicular
-3 Cuneiform bones

Question 9

Metatarsals

Answer 9

-Distal to the tarsal bones
-Numbered 1 to 5
-1st metatarsal joining the big toe
-5th metatarsal joining the little toe

Question 10

Phalanges

Answer 10

-Distal to the metatarsals
-There are proximal, middle and distal phalanges

Question 11

Big toe (exception)

Answer 11

Only has proximal phalanx and distal phalanx