Leg Bones Flashcards
what is the only bone in the thigh?
femur
what does the proximal end of the femur articulate with?
acetabelum of pelvis - forms hip joint
the head of the femur is covered in what?
articular cartilage - except for the fovea
what attaches to the fovea on the head of the femur?
ligamentum teres
what muscles attach to the greater tronchanter of the femur?
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
piriformis
the intertrochanteric line is the site of attachment for what ligament?
iliofemoral ligament
the lesser tronchanter is the attachment site of what muscle?
iliopsoas
what part of the femur is often fractured in the elderly? how does this present?
- neck of the femur
- shortened and externally rotated lower limb
what is the role of the patella?
extends the leg and protects the knee joint from physical trauma
what is the largest sesamoid bone in the body?
patella
where is the patella located?
within the patellofemoral groove of femur
the base of the patella provides attachment for what?
quadriceps tendon
the apex of the patella is connected to the tibial tuberosity by what?
patellar ligament
the medial articular facet of the patella articulates with what?
medial condyle of the femur
the lateral articular facet articulates with what part of the femur?
lateral condyle of the femur
the distal part of the femur articulates with what?
patella to form the knee joint
the lateral epicondyle of the femur is the attachment site of what ligament?
lateral collateral ligament
the lateral and medial condyle of the femur articulate with what?
patella
the medial epicondyle of the femur is the attachment site of what ligament?
medial collateral ligament
what bone is commonly known as the shin?
tibia
the condyles of the tibia form a flat surface - what is this called? what does it articulate with?
tibial plateau
* articulates with femoral condyles
what ligament attaches to the tibial tuberosity?
patella ligament
the medial malleoulus of the tibia articulates with what?
tarsal bones
the soleal line of the tibia is the origin of what muscle?
soleus muscle
what is usually found proximal to the soleal line of the tibia?
nutrient artery
which bone in the leg is not weight-bearing?
fibula
what is the main role of the fibula?
attachment site of muscles
what bony landmark of the fibula can be palpated at the ankle on the lateral side of the leg?
lateral malleolus
what nerve is found on the posterior lateral surface of the fibula?
common fibula nerve
what area of the fibula is prone to fracture?
lateral malleolus
label the anterior distal femur
label the fibula
label the intercondylar tubercles of the right tibia
label the patella
label the right posterior distal femur
label the posterior proximal femur
label the anterior proximal femur
label the tibia
label the shaft of the femur
