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1
Q

head of femur

A

articulates with the acetabulum of the coxal bones

2
Q

greater trochanter

A

attachment of 2 gluteal muscles

3
Q

lesser trochanter

A

attachment of iliopsoas

4
Q

linea aspera

A

attachment of adductor and vasti muscles

5
Q

medial condyle of the femur

A

articulates with the medial condyle of the tibia

6
Q

lateral condyle of the femur

A

articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia

7
Q

patellar surface

A

articulates with the medial and later facets of the patella

8
Q

medial facet of patella

A

articulates with the patellar surface of the femur

9
Q

lateral facet of patella

A

articulates with the femur’s patellar surface

10
Q

medial condyle of tibia

A

articulates with the medial condyle of the femur

11
Q

lateral condyle of tibia

A

articulates with the lateral condyle of the femur

12
Q

tibial tuberosity

A

attachment of patellar ligament

13
Q

medial malleolus

A

ligament attachment and articulates with the talus

14
Q

the greater trochanter is ____ to the lesser trochanter.

A

superior

15
Q

the patella’s apex points _____

A

inferiorly

16
Q

the head of the femur faces _____

A

medially

17
Q

the lateral malleolus is on the _____ end of the _____

A

distal end of the fibula

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