chapter 9 part 3 Flashcards
bones found in the leg
femur
tibia
fibula
tarsals
metatarsals
phalanges of the foot
found in thigh region
femur
longest strongest bone of the body
femur
head articulates with the acetabulum of os coxae to form hip joint
femur
rounded ends of bones
condyles
distal femur’s medial and lateral condyles articulate with ____ to form knee joint
tibia
accommodates ligaments of the knee
intercondylar fossa
largest sesamoid bone of the human body
patella
medial bone, condyles articulate with the femur to form knee joint
tibia
lateral bone, used for muscle attachment
fibula
proximal rows of tarsal
talus, calcaneus, navicular
distal rows of tarsal
cuboid
medial cuneiform
intermediate cuneiform
lateral cuneiform
bones of the foot
metatarsals and phalanges
make up the arch of the foot, numbered 1-5 starting at the medial side of the foot
metatarsals
how many phalanges in the toes
14