Orthopaedic examination - tibia and fibula

Question 1

What bony prominances can be palpated distally on the tibia?

Answer 1

BOth the lateral and medial malleoli

Question 2

What landmarks can be palpated proximally of the tibia and fibula?

Answer 2

cranial tibial muscle, the tibial uberosity, gastrocnemius.

Question 3

Which tendons make up the common calcaneal tendon?

Answer 3

1. Gastrocnemicus
2. Superficial digital flexor
3. Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, gracilis