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Which bone is located on the lateral aspect of the thigh just distal to the hip joint?
Which bone is located on the lateral aspect of the thigh just distal to the hip joint?
- Tibia
- Fibula
- Femur (correct)
- Patella
Which bone is known as the 'knee cap' and is located on the anterior aspect of the knee?
Which bone is known as the 'knee cap' and is located on the anterior aspect of the knee?
- Fibula
- Femur
- Tibia
- Patella (correct)
Which bone has a large protuberance on the medial aspect of the ankle?
Which bone has a large protuberance on the medial aspect of the ankle?
- Femur
- Fibula
- Tibia (correct)
- Patella
Which bone has a large protuberance on the lateral aspect of the ankle?
Which bone has a large protuberance on the lateral aspect of the ankle?
Which bone is known as the 'heel bone'?
Which bone is known as the 'heel bone'?
Flashcards
Lateral thigh bone
Lateral thigh bone
The femur is the long bone in the thigh.
Knee cap bone
Knee cap bone
The patella is the small, sesamoid bone in front of the knee.
Inner ankle bone
Inner ankle bone
The tibia is the larger bone in the lower leg, on the medial side.
Outer ankle bone
Outer ankle bone
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Heel bone
Heel bone
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Study Notes
Thigh Bones
- Femur is located on the lateral aspect of the thigh, just distal to the hip joint.
Knee Bones
- Patella is the 'knee cap' located on the anterior aspect of the knee.
Ankle Bones
- Tibia has a large protuberance on the medial aspect of the ankle.
- Fibula has a large protuberance on the lateral aspect of the ankle.
Foot Bones
- Calcaneus is the 'heel bone'.
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Description
Identify key structures of the Lower Extremity such as the greater trochanter, condyles, epicondyles, and tibial tuberosity. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of these important bones in the human body.
