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What is the rough projection on the tibia bone's anterior surface, just distal to the condyles?
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?
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?
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?
What is the pyramidal projection at the distal end of the lateral fibula bone called?
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What is the rough projection on the femoral diaphysis that serves as the attachment spot for the gluteus maximus muscle?
What is the rough projection on the femoral diaphysis that serves as the attachment spot for the gluteus maximus muscle?
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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?
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?
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What are the two small projections distal to the medial and lateral epicondyles of the femur bone?
What are the two small projections distal to the medial and lateral epicondyles of the femur bone?
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What is the ridge between the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia bone called?
What is the ridge between the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia bone called?
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What is the function of articular cartilage in the joint?
What is the function of articular cartilage in the joint?
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What is the composition of the joint capsule, and what role does it play?
What is the composition of the joint capsule, and what role does it play?
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What is the function of synovial fluid in a joint?
What is the function of synovial fluid in a joint?
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What is the role of ligaments in a synovial joint?
What is the role of ligaments in a synovial joint?
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