Chapter 23 femur

Question 1

head of femur

Answer 1

articulates with the acetabulum of the coxal bones

Question 2

greater trochanter

Answer 2

attachment of 2 gluteal muscles

Question 3

lesser trochanter

Answer 3

attachment of iliopsoas

Question 4

linea aspera

Answer 4

attachment of adductor and vasti muscles

Question 5

medial condyle of the femur

Answer 5

articulates with the medial condyle of the tibia

Question 6

lateral condyle of the femur

Answer 6

articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia

Question 7

patellar surface

Answer 7

articulates with the medial and later facets of the patella

Question 8

medial facet of patella

Answer 8

articulates with the patellar surface of the femur

Question 9

lateral facet of patella

Answer 9

articulates with the femur’s patellar surface

Question 10

medial condyle of tibia

Answer 10

articulates with the medial condyle of the femur

Question 11

lateral condyle of tibia

Answer 11

articulates with the lateral condyle of the femur

Question 12

tibial tuberosity

Answer 12

attachment of patellar ligament

Question 13

medial malleolus

Answer 13

ligament attachment and articulates with the talus

Question 14

the greater trochanter is ____ to the lesser trochanter.

Answer 14

superior

Question 15

the patella’s apex points _____

Answer 15

inferiorly

Question 16

the head of the femur faces _____

Answer 16

medially

Question 17

the lateral malleolus is on the _____ end of the _____

Answer 17

distal end of the fibula