Tibia Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the Tibial plateau?
A
The condyles form a flat surface for articulation with the condyles of the Femur
2
Q
What is the main function of the Tibia?
A
Only weight bearing bone in the lower leg
3
Q
Which group of people do fractures of the Tibia most commonly occur in?
A
Middle age to elderly people
4
Q
Which area of the Tibia is most prone to fracture?
A
Proximal end of the Tibia usually due to trauma.
5
Q
How can the Tibia be damaged at the ankle?
A
The medial malleolus can be fractured from over eversion of the ankle
