Bones of the Lower Limbs

Question 1

Where is the femur?

Answer 1

Thigh

Question 2

Where are the tibia and fibula?

Answer 2

Lower leg; inferior to the patella (kneecap)

Question 3

On what bone are the greater and lesser trochanters on?

Answer 3

Femur

Question 4

Where are the markings and gluteal tuberosity located and what purpose do they serve? (2)

Answer 4

1. Located on the femur shaft

2. Serve as sites for muscle attachment

Question 5

Define: patella

Answer 5

Kneecap bone

Question 6

Where does the sesamoid bone attach?

Answer 6

Tibial tuberosity

Question 7

What bone forms the inner bulge of the ankle?

Answer 7

Medial mealloulus

Question 8

Is the fibula attached to the patella?

Answer 8

Nope

Question 9

How can you describe the shape of the fibula?

Answer 9

Stick-like

Question 10

What are the two functions of tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges? (2)

Answer 10

1. Support body weight

2. Lever to propel forward and allow us to walk or run

Question 11

Where is the calcaneous bone?

Answer 11

Heel

Question 12

Where is the talus bone?

Answer 12

Ankle

Question 13

When is PKU testing done and on whom? (2)

Answer 13

1. Done on babies

2. WIthin 24hrs after birth

Question 14

What is the simple term for PKU testing?

Answer 14

Heel pick

Question 15

If the PKU is done incorrectly, what happens?

Answer 15

It can damage the calcaneous bone (puncture through the hyaline cartilage)

Question 16

During PKU, where is the heel pick blood placed for analysis?

Answer 16

In 5 circles/indentations on a piece of paper

Question 17

Why is a PKU done?

Answer 17

To find any blood issues in the baby