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What is the Latin meaning of 'Lateral malleolus'?
What is the Latin meaning of 'Lateral malleolus'?
- Side joint
- Strong support
- Mean hammer (correct)
- Lateral movement
What is the function of the fibula in weight-bearing?
What is the function of the fibula in weight-bearing?
- Transfers 50% of body weight
- Does not contribute to weight-bearing
- Transfers 90% of body weight
- Transfers only 10% of body weight (correct)
How much is the distal end of the tibia externally rotated around its long axis?
How much is the distal end of the tibia externally rotated around its long axis?
- 60 degrees
- 45 degrees
- 10 degrees
- 20 or 30 degrees (correct)