Bones That Could Come Up In Pedicure Flashcards
What is the femur
Also known as the thigh bone
upper bone of the leg or hind leg
What is the patella
also known as the kneecap,
is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint.
What is the fibula
Tibia and fibula are the two long bones located in the lower leg. The fibula is a smaller thinner bone on the outside.
What is the tibia
Tibia and fibula are the two long bones located in the lower leg. The tibia is a larger bone on the inside
What is the tarsals
The bones that make up the ankle
What are the metatarsals
Located in the ankle, the bones between the tarsals and the phalanges
What are the phalanges
The bones in the fingers and toes