Bones of leg, Ankle, and Foot Flashcards
1
Q
Femur
A
heavy, long bone that forms the leg above knee
2
Q
Tibia
A
the LARGER bone below knee - ankle bone on the BIG toe side
3
Q
Fibula
A
the SMALLER bone below knee - ankle bone on the PINKY toe side
4
Q
Patella
A
also connected accessory bone forms the cap of the knee joint
5
Q
The ankle joint is made up of 3 bones ?
A
Tibia, Fibula, and Talus
Tibia - comes down from the leg
Fibula - comes down from the leg
Talus - or ankle bone of the foot