Human A&P Lab 301 Part B Patella, Tibia, and Fibula
The long thin bone that articulates with the tibia and talus; characteristics include head, neck, shaft and lateral malleolus
Fibula
Located at the proximal end of the fibula; a round subcutaneous projection that articulates with the lateral condyle of tibia
Head of fibula
Located at the distal end of the fibula; a rounded, subcutaneous projection that contributes to the ankle joint
Lateral malleolus
The lateral and medial enlargement found at the proximal end of the tibia; had surfaces for articulation with the lateral condyle of the femur and with the fibula
Medial and lateral condyle of tibia
Located at the distal end of the tibia; a rounded subcutaneous projection that contributes to the ankle joint
Medial malleolus
The bone that sits on the top of the 2 articular facets for femoral condyles; triangular seasons bone that forms the knee joint when with the femur and tibia
Patella
The long bone between the knee and ankle joint; includes medial and lateral condyles, medial and lateral plateaus, tuberosity, shaft, and medial malleolus
Tibia
Located at the anterior proximal part of the shaft in the tibia; a bony elevation
Tibial tuberosity
A sharp subcutaneous crest on the anterior surface of the tibia that descends from the tibial tuberosity
Anterior border of tibia
The pointed inferior part of the patella
Apex of patella
The broad, superior portion of the patella
Base of patella