Leg Bones

Question 1

what is the only bone in the thigh?

Answer 1

femur

Question 2

what does the proximal end of the femur articulate with?

Answer 2

acetabelum of pelvis - forms hip joint

Question 3

the head of the femur is covered in what?

Answer 3

articular cartilage - except for the fovea

Question 4

what attaches to the fovea on the head of the femur?

Answer 4

ligamentum teres

Question 5

what muscles attach to the greater tronchanter of the femur?

Answer 5

gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
piriformis

Question 6

the intertrochanteric line is the site of attachment for what ligament?

Answer 6

iliofemoral ligament

Question 7

the lesser tronchanter is the attachment site of what muscle?

Answer 7

iliopsoas

Question 8

what part of the femur is often fractured in the elderly? how does this present?

Answer 8

• neck of the femur
• shortened and externally rotated lower limb

Question 9

what is the role of the patella?

Answer 9

extends the leg and protects the knee joint from physical trauma

Question 10

what is the largest sesamoid bone in the body?

Answer 10

patella

Question 11

where is the patella located?

Answer 11

within the patellofemoral groove of femur

Question 12

the base of the patella provides attachment for what?

Answer 12

quadriceps tendon

Question 13

the apex of the patella is connected to the tibial tuberosity by what?

Answer 13

patellar ligament

Question 14

the medial articular facet of the patella articulates with what?

Answer 14

medial condyle of the femur

Question 15

the lateral articular facet articulates with what part of the femur?

Answer 15

lateral condyle of the femur

Question 16

the distal part of the femur articulates with what?

Answer 16

patella to form the knee joint

Question 17

the lateral epicondyle of the femur is the attachment site of what ligament?

Answer 17

lateral collateral ligament

Question 18

the lateral and medial condyle of the femur articulate with what?

Answer 18

patella

Question 19

the medial epicondyle of the femur is the attachment site of what ligament?

Answer 19

medial collateral ligament

Question 20

what bone is commonly known as the shin?

Answer 20

tibia

Question 21

the condyles of the tibia form a flat surface - what is this called? what does it articulate with?

Answer 21

tibial plateau
* articulates with femoral condyles

Question 22

what ligament attaches to the tibial tuberosity?

Answer 22

patella ligament

Question 23

the medial malleoulus of the tibia articulates with what?

Answer 23

tarsal bones

Question 24

the soleal line of the tibia is the origin of what muscle?

Answer 24

soleus muscle

Question 25

what is usually found proximal to the soleal line of the tibia?

Answer 25

nutrient artery

Question 26

which bone in the leg is not weight-bearing?

Answer 26

fibula

Question 27

what is the main role of the fibula?

Answer 27

attachment site of muscles

Question 28

what bony landmark of the fibula can be palpated at the ankle on the lateral side of the leg?

Answer 28

lateral malleolus

Question 29

what nerve is found on the posterior lateral surface of the fibula?

Answer 29

common fibula nerve

Question 30

what area of the fibula is prone to fracture?

Answer 30

lateral malleolus

Question 31

label the anterior distal femur

Answer 31

Question 32

label the fibula

Answer 32

Question 33

label the intercondylar tubercles of the right tibia

Answer 33

Question 34

label the patella

Answer 34

Question 35

label the right posterior distal femur

Answer 35

Question 36

label the posterior proximal femur

Answer 36

Question 37

label the anterior proximal femur

Answer 37

Question 38

label the tibia

Answer 38

Question 39

label the shaft of the femur

Answer 39