Lower Limb

Question 1

consist of the bones of the thigh, patella, leg, ankle and foot

Answer 1

Lower Limb

Question 2

region between the hip and the knee

Answer 2

Thigh

Question 3

is the only bone in the thigh and the longest bone in the body. It can be divided into three parts; proximal, shaft and distal.

Answer 3

Femur

Question 4

•triangular sesamoid bone enclosed in the (quadriceps) tendon that secures the anterior thigh muscles to the tibia.
•Largest sesamoid bone

Answer 4

Patella

Question 5

is a hinge type synovial joint, which mainly allows for flexion and extension (and a small degree of medial and lateral rotation). It is formed by articulations between the patella, femur and tibia.
1. tibiofemoral (hinge)
2. Patellofemoral (plane/gliding)

Answer 5

Knee Joint

Question 6

Region between the knee and ankle. It contains two parallel bones called tibia (medial side) and fibula (lateral side)

Answer 6

Leg

Question 7

Main bone of the lower leg that receives the weight of the body from the femur and transmits it to the foot.

Answer 7

Tibia (Shin Bone)

Question 8

A sticklike bone with slightly expanded ends. Not for weight bearing, but for muscle attachment

Answer 8

Fibula

Question 9

refer to two articulations between the tibia and fibula of the leg. These joints have minimal function in terms of movement but play a greater role in stability and weight-bearing.

Answer 9

Proximal and Distal Tibiofibular Joints

Question 10

is a synovial joint (hinge) located in the lower limb. It is formed by the bones of the leg (tibia and fibula) and the foot (talus).

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Ankle/Talocrural Joint

Question 11

a set of seven irregularly shaped bones. The tarsal bones of the foot are organized into three rows: proximal, intermediate, and distal.

Answer 11

Ankle (Tarsal Bones)

Question 12

what are the tarsal bones

Answer 12

• Calcaneus
• Talus
• Navicular
• Cuboid
• Cuneiforms

Question 13

The skeleton of the _____ includes the metatarsal bone and phalanges of the foot and are arranged and numbered in a manner similar to the metacarpal and phalanges of the hand

Answer 13

Foot

Question 14

are the 14 bones of the toes. The second to fifth toes all have proximal, middle, and distal ________. The great toe has only 2; proximal and distal ________.

Answer 14

Phalanges

Question 15

Consist of five long bones that is convex dorsally and consist of a head, neck, shaft, and base They are numbered I-V (medial to lateral).

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Metatarsal

Question 16

The medial longitudinal arch, the lateral longitudinal arch, and the anterior transverse arch are the three arches of the human foot. These arches are shaped by the metatarsal and tarsal bones and braced by tendons and ligaments of the foot.

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Arches of the Foot

Question 17

is an articulation between two of the tarsal bones in the foot – the talus and calcaneus. The joint is classed structurally and functionally as a plane synovial joint.

Answer 17

Subtalar Joint