Tibia Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the proximal end of the tibia.

A

. Lateral and medial condyles
. Tibial plateau flat bits across the condyles
. Intercondylar eminence between the condyles

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2
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How does the tibia join with the femur?

A

Tibial intercondylar tubercles join with intercondylar fossa of femur

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3
Q

Where is the tibial tuberosity? What attaches here.

A

Tibial tuberosity is on anterior surface of proximal tibia, just below the condyles. The patella ligament attaches here.

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4
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What does the intercondylar eminence consist of? What attaches here?

A

Consists of the intercondylar tubercles and roughened area between them, which articulates with the intercondylar fossa of the femur

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5
Q

Why are the medial and lateral condyles functionally important?

A

They widen the proximal end of the tibia, helping with weight-bearing

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6
Q

How does the tibia join with the femur to form the knee joint?

A

Tibial plateau joins with femoral condyles

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7
Q

Name the surfaces of the tibia

A

Anterior, lateral, posterior

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8
Q

What is found on the anterior surface of the tibia?

A

Tibial tuberosity

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9
Q

What is periosteum/periosteal covering?

A

A membrane covering the surface of all bones, except at the joints of long bones

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10
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Where is the tibial periosteal covering most at risk of damage? How is this presented?

A

Most at risk at the tibial tuberosity, presents as bruising

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11
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What is the soleal line?

A

Ridge of bone on posterior surface of tibia, runs inferomedially then blends with medial border of tibia

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12
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What is another name for the lateral border of the tibia? Why is it also called this?

A

Interosseous border because this is where the interosseous membrane binds the tibia and fibula together

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13
Q

What is the medial malleolus?

A

Bony projection of tibia that pokes outwards and downwards on the medial side

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14
Q

How does the medial malleolus contribute to the ankle joint?

A

Articulates with tarsal bones to form part of ankle joint

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15
Q

Which tendon sits in the groove on the posterior surface of the distal tibia?

A

Tendon of the tibialis posterior

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16
Q

Where is the fibular notch found?

A

Lateral to the medial malleolus on the distal end of the tibia