LANDMARKS

Question 1

Triangle-shaped sesamoid bone embedded in quadriceps tendon

Answer 1

Patella

Question 2

Flat superior edge of patella

Answer 2

Base

Question 3

Inferior pointed edge of patella

Answer 3

Apex

Question 4

Articulate w/ surface of patella facing femur and condyles of femur (medial and lateral)

Answer 4

Articular Facets

Question 5

Aka. Shin bone. Primary weight bearing bone

Answer 5

Tibia

Question 6

Carries 1/6th of body weight

Answer 6

Fibula

Question 7

Aka. Apex of fibula. Pointing process on the head

Answer 7

Styloid Process

Question 8

The ridge along the medial border of the fibula attaching interosseous membrane

Answer 8

Interosseous Border

Question 9

The lateral projection of ankle

Answer 9

Lateral Malleolus

Question 10

Lateral expansion articulating w/ femoral condyles

Answer 10

Lateral condyle

Question 11

Bony elevation between articular surface of tibia attachment of cruciate ligaments and menisci

Answer 11

Intercondylar Eminence

Question 12

Aka. Medial condyle. Medial expansion articulating w/ femoral condyles

Answer 12

Medial Tibial Plateau

Question 13

Aka. Lateral Tibial Tubercule. Large prominence lateral and superior to tibial tuberosity

Answer 13

Gerdy’s Tubercule

Question 14

Rough area on upper end, anterior of attachment site of patellar ligament

Answer 14

Tibial Tuberosity

Question 15

A broad, thin plane of fibrous tissue between fibula and tibia

Answer 15

Interosseous Membrane

Question 16

Medial projection of ankle

Answer 16

Medial Malleolus

Question 17

Attaches Soleus muscles. Angled line from upper, lateral part of tibia, going across to medial part

Answer 17

Soleal Line