Lower Extrmeties

Question 1

Lower extremities

Answer 1

The pelvis and hip joint may be considered part of the lower extremities

Question 2

Femur

Answer 2

Large thigh bone; largest long bone in the body; slight bend at its proximal end where it attaches to the pelvis (where patient breaks hip)

Question 3

Patella

Answer 3

Kneecap; Sits anterior to the knee joint; knee connects superiorly with the femur and inferiorly with the bones of the pore leg, the tibia and fibula

Question 4

Tibia (shinbone)

Answer 4

The medial and larger bone of the lower leg

Question 5

Fibula

Answer 5

The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg

Question 6

Ankle

Answer 6

Connects the tibia and fibula with the foot; 2 landmarks- malleoli at each side of the ankle and the lateral malleolus (lower end of the fibula) and the medial malleolus (lower end of the tibia)- the protrusions you see on the lateral and medial aspects of your ankles

Question 7

Tarsals

Answer 7

Bones in the ankle

Question 8

Metatarsals

Answer 8

Foot bones

Question 9

Calcaneus

Answer 9

Heel bone

Question 10

Phalanges

Answer 10

Toe bones