Station 3: Bones Of The Lower Limbs

Question 1

Bones of Lower Limb:

Femur

Name, Formation, Classify and Landmarks (8)

Answer 1

Formation: Endochondral Ossification

Classify the bone: Long

Landmarks:

• Head
• Greater Trochanter
• Lesser Trochanter
• Linea aspera
• Medial Condyle of Femur
• Lateral Condyle of Femur
• Medial epicondyle of Femur
• Lateral epicondyle of Femur

Question 2

Bones of Lower Limb:

Tibia

Name, Locate, Formation, Classify and Landmarks

Answer 2

Locate: Medial, Larger than Fibula

Formation: Endochondral Ossification

Classify the bone: Long

Landmarks:

• Medial Condyle of Tibia
• Tibial Tuberosity
• Medial Malleolus of Tibia

Question 3

Bones of Lower Limb:

Fibula

Name, Locate, Formation, Classify and Landmarks

Answer 3

Locate: Lateral, Smaller than Tibia

Formation: Endochondral Ossification

Classify the bone: Long

Landmarks:

• Lateral Condyle of Fibula
• Head
• Lateral Malleolus of of Fibula