Osteology of the Leg Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Gerdy’s tubercle located?
A
Superior and lateral to tibial tuberosity on the anterior proximal aspect of the tibia
2
Q
What attaches to Gerdy’s tubercle?
A
IT band
3
Q
Which muscle attaches to the transverse groove on the medial condyle of the proximal tibia?
A
semimembranosus
4
Q
What is the tubercle of Tillaux or Chaput?
A
anterior tubercle of the fibular notch on the distal tibia lateral side
5
Q
What is the 3rd malleolus?
A
the posterior border of the fibular notch
6
Q
What tendons run in the groove known as the lateral malleolar sulcus on the distal fibula?
A
peroneus longus and peroneus brevis
7
Q
The triangular articular facet on the medial surface of the distal fibula is for what?
A
body of the talus
