Lower Limb Flashcards
(24 cards)
Head of Femur
Round bulbous projection
Fovea
Divit in femur head
Greater Trochanter
Projection on upper portion
Lesser Trochanter
Smaller projection below greater
Intertrochanteric Line
Small line diagonal across femur
Intertrochanteric Crest
Hill like projection diagonal of femur
Linea Aspera
Line down femur
Medial Epicondyle
Same side as head upper portion
Medial Condyle
Same side as head lower portion. Articulation point
Lateral Epicondyle
Opposite head upper portion
Lateral Condyle
Opposite head articulation point
Intercondylar Fossa
Depression between Condyles
Patellar Surface
Smooth surface on anterior
Base of Patella
Round ridgey side
Apex of Patella
Small point
Articular Surface if Patella
Very smooth side
Medial Condyle of Tibia
Articulates with Femur larger of two points
Lateral Condyle
Articulates with femur. Smaller top
Tibial Tuberosity
Base of Patella. Tube like projection
Intercondylar Eminence
Pyramid like projection
Medial Malleolus
Inner ankle ball
Inferior Articular Surface
Smooth articulation point to foot
Head of Fibula
Small, has styloid Process
Lateral Malleolus
Outer ankle ball