Bones of leg, Ankle, and Foot Flashcards

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Femur

A

heavy, long bone that forms the leg above knee

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Tibia

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the LARGER bone below knee - ankle bone on the BIG toe side

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Fibula

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the SMALLER bone below knee - ankle bone on the PINKY toe side

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4
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Patella

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also connected accessory bone forms the cap of the knee joint

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5
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The ankle joint is made up of 3 bones ?

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Tibia, Fibula, and Talus

Tibia - comes down from the leg
Fibula - comes down from the leg
Talus - or ankle bone of the foot

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