Bones of Hindlimb Flashcards

1
Q

hindlimb is composed of:

A

femur
tibio-fibula
tarsals
metatarsals
phalanges

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2
Q

the most proximal end of the forelimb forming the thigh

A

femur

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3
Q

it has a round convex end known as the head of the ___

A

femur

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4
Q

the longer fucsed bone distal to the femur forming the shank or leg

A

tibio-fibula

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5
Q

it consists of the tibia inner or medial side and fibula at the outer or lateral side

A

tibio-fibula

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6
Q

bones of the ankle which consists of two rows of bones

A

tarsals

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7
Q

the proximal row of tarsals has 2 distinct elongated bones, they’re the:

A

astragalus and calcaneum

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8
Q

more cuved and located distal to the tibia

A

astragalus

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9
Q

straight and located dista to the fibula

A

calcaneum

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10
Q

five long bones forming the sole of the foot to which the phalaned are attached

A

metatarsals

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11
Q

smaller bones at the distal end of the metatarsals forming the digits of the foot

A

phalanges

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