Bones of the Legs, Ankle, and Foot Flashcards
What are the three main bones of the leg?
The femur, tibia, and fibula.
True or False: The femur is the longest bone in the human body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the weight-bearing bone of the leg.
tibia.
What is the function of the fibula?
It stabilizes the ankle and supports the muscles of the lower leg.
Which bone connects the knee joint to the ankle joint?
The tibia.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following bones is NOT part of the leg? A) Femur B) Tibia C) Calcaneus D) Fibula
C) Calcaneus.
What is the name of the bone commonly referred to as the kneecap?
Patella.
True or False: The patella is a sesamoid bone.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the largest tarsal bone in the foot.
calcaneus.
What are the two main groups of bones in the foot?
Tarsal bones and metatarsal bones.
Which tarsal bone forms the ankle joint with the tibia and fibula?
Talus.
Multiple Choice: How many metatarsal bones are in each foot? A) 5 B) 7 C) 8 D) 10
A) 5.
What is the anatomical term for the bones of the toes?
Phalanges.
True or False: Each toe has three phalanges except for the big toe.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ bone is located at the base of the big toe.
hallux.
What is the primary purpose of the arches in the foot?
To absorb shock and provide balance.
Which ligament connects the tibia and fibula at the ankle?
Syndesmosis ligament.
Multiple Choice: The lateral malleolus is part of which bone? A) Tibia B) Fibula C) Femur D) Patella
B) Fibula.
What is the name of the joint formed between the tibia, fibula, and talus?
Ankle joint.
True or False: The fibula is thicker than the tibia.
False.
What is the role of the sesamoid bones in the foot?
They help with weight-bearing and reduce friction.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the largest bone in the lower limb.
femur.
Which bone is also known as the heel bone?
Calcaneus.
Multiple Choice: The tarsal bones consist of how many individual bones? A) 5 B) 7 C) 10 D) 12
B) 7.
