Leg bones Flashcards
Where is the lateral condyle of the tibia?
the outside of the proximal end of the tibia
where is the medial condyle of the tibia?
the inside of the proximal end of the tibia
where is the tibial tuberosity?
central on the tibia lower than the patella
where is the medial malleolus?
the inside of the distal end of the tibia
where is the lateral malleolus?
the outside of the distal end of the fibula
Where is the proximal tibiofibular joint?
in-between the proximal ends of the tibia and fibula
Where is the distal tibiofibular joint?
in-between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula
what does the proximal tibiofibular joint join?
Lateral condyle and the fibula head
What does the distal tibiofibular joint join?
Fibular notch and the medial surface of the fibula
What is the interosseous membrane and where is it?
It is in-between the tibia and fibula
It separates the anterior and posterior compartments of the leg
