Chapter 7: Tibia, Fibula, Patella, and Femur Flashcards
1
Q
The leg has two bones:
A
Tibia and fibula
2
Q
The tibia is the _____ ______ bone in the body.
A
Second largest
3
Q
The tibia is situated on the ____ side of the leg and is a _____-_____ bone.
A
Medial
Weight-bearing
4
Q
Slightly posterior to the tibia on the ______ side of the leg is the fibula. The fibula does not bear any body _____.
A
Lateral
Weight
5
Q
The tibia is the ______ of the two bones of the leg and consists of one body and two expanded extremities.
A
Larger
6
Q
The proximal end of the tibia has two prominent processes which are the:
A
Medial
