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Anatomy of the Femoral Diaphysis
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Anatomy of the Femoral Diaphysis

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What is the rough projection on the tibia bone's anterior surface, just distal to the condyles?

Tibial tuberosity

What is the sharpened ridge along the anterior tibial diaphysis commonly known as?

Anterior crest

Which bone does the tibia bone articulate with at its distal epiphysis to form the ankle joint?

Talus bone

What is the pyramidal projection at the distal end of the lateral fibula bone called?

<p>Lateral malleolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rough projection on the femoral diaphysis that serves as the attachment spot for the gluteus maximus muscle?

<p>Proximal gluteal tuberosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prominent line that runs along the femoral diaphysis and serves as an attachment point for many muscles that move the femur bone?

<p>Linea aspera</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two small projections distal to the medial and lateral epicondyles of the femur bone?

<p>Medial and lateral epicondyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ridge between the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia bone called?

<p>Intercondylar eminence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of articular cartilage in the joint?

<p>Provides a smooth, nearly frictionless surface for articulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the joint capsule, and what role does it play?

<p>Made of dense irregular collagenous connective tissue, provides strength and structural reinforcement for the joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of synovial fluid in a joint?

<p>Reduces friction and exchanges oxygen, nutrients, and wastes with the cells of articular cartilage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ligaments in a synovial joint?

<p>Hold the bones together and reinforce the joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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