The Tibia Flashcards
Portion of tibia that is most susceptible to fx
Junction of middle and distal third of shaft (thinnest portion)
Bony landmarks of proximal end of tibia (6)
Medial and lateral condyles Medial and lateral epicondyles Medial and lateral facets Intercondylar eminence Intercondylar fossa Tibial tuberosity
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Location of the articular facet for the head of the fibula
Inferior to medial surface of medial condyle of tibia, superior to origin of soleal line
3 Borders of the tibia
Anterior
Medial
Lateral
3 surfaces of the tibia
Medial
Lateral
Posterior
Features of medial surface of tibia
Pes anserine insertion
Features of lateral surface of tibia (2)
Origin of tibialis anterior
Covered by tendons of extensors
Feature of posterior surface of tibia
Soleal line
Features of distal end of tibia (2)
Medial malleolus
Fibular notch
Surfaces of distal end of tibia (5)
Anterior Posterior Inferior Medial Lateral
Features of inferior surface of tibia (2)
Concave shape
Articular surface
Features of the anterior surface of the distal tibia (3)
Smooth surface
Extensor tendons
Joint capsule
Features of posterior surface of distal tibia (2)
Groove for flexor hallucis longus
Groove for flexor digitorum longus and tibialis posterior
Feature of the medial surface of the distal tibia
Medial malleolus
Feature of the lateral surface of the distal tibia
Fibular notch
