lower limbs

Question 1

The region of the lower limb between the hip and the knee

Answer 1

The thigh

Question 2

the single bone of the thigh, Longest and strongest bone of the body, Ball-shaped head articulates with the acetabulum

Answer 2

Femur

Question 3

Roughly triangular sesamoid bone, Imbedded in the tendon that secures the quadriceps muscles

Answer 3

Patella

Question 4

Protects the knee joint anteriorly, Improves leverage of the thigh muscles across the
knee

Answer 4

Patella

Question 5

more massive medial bone of the leg, articulates with femur at superior end, Forms the knee joint, articulates with talus at the inferior end, Forms the ankle joint

Answer 5

tibia

Question 6

Stick like lateral bone of the leg

Answer 6

Fibula

Question 7

Supports body weight, Acts as a lever to propel body forward when walking, Segmentation makes foot pliable and adapted to uneven ground

Answer 7

The foot

Question 8

How many phalanges of the toes

Answer 8

14

Question 9

The largest bone is the great toe or hallux, what is the function of it

Answer 9

Supports the body weight