Flashcards in Tibia Deck (5)
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What is the Tibial plateau?
The condyles form a flat surface for articulation with the condyles of the Femur
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What is the main function of the Tibia?
Only weight bearing bone in the lower leg
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Which group of people do fractures of the Tibia most commonly occur in?
Middle age to elderly people
4
Which area of the Tibia is most prone to fracture?
Proximal end of the Tibia usually due to trauma.
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