Leg and Foot Osteology

Question 1

5 Landmarks on the distal femur

Answer 1

1. medial epicondyle
2. lateral epicondyle
3. adductor tubercle
4. medial femoral condyle
5. lateral femoral condyle

Question 2

7 Landmarks on the tibia

Answer 2

1. tibial plateau (2)
2. medial condyle
3. lateral condyle
4. tibial tuberosity
5. soleal line
6. medial malleolus
7. intercondylar (tibial) eminence

Question 3

3 landmarks on the fibula

Answer 3

1. apex
2. head
3. lateral malleolus

Question 4

What type of bone is the patella?

Answer 4

sesamoid bone in the quadriceps tendon

Question 5

Which bone has an anterior surface, posterior surface (with medial & lateral facets), apex, & base?

Answer 5

patella

Question 6

Name the 7 tarsal bones

Answer 6

1. talus
2. calcaneous (landmark sustentaculum tali)
3. navicular
4. cuboid (landmark groove for fib. long. m.)
5. medial cuneiform
6. intermediate cuneiform
7. lateral cuneiform

Question 7

How many metatarsal bones?

Answer 7

5 (numbered 1-5 from medial side of foot)

Question 8

How many phalanges?

Answer 8

14 (1st digit only has proximal & distal phalanges, 2-5 have proximal, middle, & distal phalanges)