Bony landmarks of the tibia and fibula Flashcards

1
Q

Medial condyle of the tibia

- joint to

A

joins the medial femoral condyle

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Q

Lateral condyle of the tibia

- joins to

A

joins the lateral femoral condyle

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3
Q

Intercondylar eminence

- ligament*

A

4 tibial spine:

attachment for menisci

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4
Q

Tibial tuberosity

- 1 muscle

A
  • quadriceps tendon via patella and patella tendon
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5
Q

Gerdy’s tubercle

- 1 ligament*

A

tensor fascia latae via iliotibial tract

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6
Q

Articular facet for the fibula

- joint

A

part of the proximal (superior) tibiofibular joint

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7
Q

Soleal line

- 1 muscle

A

origin of soleus

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8
Q

Medial malleolus

- 1 ligament

A

deltoid ligament

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9
Q

(distal) fibular notch

- joint

A

distal tibiofibular joint

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10
Q

trochlea surface

- joins

A

trochlea of the talus joint the ankle

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11
Q

interosseous border/crest

- 1 membrane

A

the interosseous membrane of the leg

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12
Q

Head of the fibula

  • 1 muscle
  • 1 ligament
A
  • insertion biceps femoris (both heads) via common biceps femoris tendon
  • fibular (lateral) collateral ligament
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13
Q

Neck of the fibula

- nerve

A

the common fibular nerve passes around it

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14
Q

Lateral malleolus (fibula)

  • ligaments
  • joins
A
  • lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle

- articular surface joint the lateral side of the trochlea of the talus

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15
Q

Triangular subcutaneous area

A

nothing attaches!

surface anatomy landmark

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