Anatomy- Femur, Patella, Tibia, Fibula, Foot- Bones and bone markings
Where is the talus located?
Most superior bone of the foot, articulates with the tibia and fibula.
Where is the head of the femur located?
Part that articulates with the Acetabulum of the Os Coxa
Where is the sustentaculum tali located?
Projects from the superior border of the medial surface of the calcaneus.
Where is the neck of the fibula located?
Just distal to the head of the fibula.
Where are the Medial and Lateral condyles located on the femur?
Distal part of the femur, articulate with the condyles of the tibia to form the knee.
Where is the body/shaft of the femur located?
Long slim part of the femur.
How many phalanges are in the foot?
14
Where is the intercondylar fossa located on the femur?
Depression between the condyles of the femur on the posterior side of the distal femur.
Where is the linea apera located on the femur?
Double edged ridge on the posterior aspect of the femur, runs down the shaft of the femur.
How are the metatarsals numbered? Where is the base, shaft, and head of the metatarsals?
From Medial to Lateral
Where is the lesser trochanter of the femur located?
Inferior part of the proximal femur, distal to the neck.
Where is the apex of the patella?
Inferior, narrower surface is the apex.
Where is the calcaneus located?
Located inferiorly to the talus, also known as the heel bone.
Where is the intercondylar eminence located on the tibia?
Located on the most proximal part of the tibia, between the two condyles. Makes up the intercondylar tubercles.
Where is the calcaneal tuberosity located?
Located on the posterior part of the calcaneus, large posterior prominence on the calcaneus- your heel.
Where is the intertrochanteric crest located on the femur?
Located on the posterior part of the proximal femur, between the two trochanters.
Where are the medial and lateral epicondyles located on the femur?
Located superiorly to the medial and lateral condyles.
Where is the medial articular facet of the patella?
Medial facet is on the medial posterior articular surface of the patella, smaller and shallower than the lateral facet.
Where is the navicular located?
Medial tarsal bone; between the talus calcaneus and cuneiform tarsal bones.
Where is the intermediate cuneiform located?
Middle of the three cuneiforms bones, articulates with the navicular and the 2nd metatarsal.
Where is the lateral cuneiform located?
Most lateral of the three cuneiform bones, articulates with the navicular, cuboid, and 3rd metatarsal.
Where is the lateral malleolus located on the fibula?
On the lateral surface of the distal end of the fibula. The lateral bump on your ankle.
What are the two phalanges of the first digit (hallux)? Where are the base, shaft, and head of these two phalanges?
Proximal and distal
What are the three phalanges of the 2nd-5th digits? Where are the base, shafts, and heads of these phalanges?
Proximal, Middle, Distal
Where is the greater trochanter of the femur located?
Superior part of the proximal femur distal to the neck.
Where is the base of the patella located?
Superior surface of the patella is the base.
What are the 7 tarsal bones?
Talus Calcaneus Navicular Cuboid Cuneiforms (Medial, intermediate, lateral)
Where is the head of the fibula located?
Most proximal part of the fibula, forms the proximal tibiofibular joint.
How many metatarsals are there?
5
Where is the medial cuneiform tarsal located?
Medial of the three cuneiform bones, articulates with the navicular and the 1st metatarsal.
Where are the condyles of the tibia located?
Lateral and medial condyles are at the proximal end of the tibia and articulate with the femur.
Where is the lateral articular facet of the patella?
Lateral facet is located on the lateral side of the patella, lateral facet is bigger and deeper than the medial one.
Where is the cuboid located?
Lateral tarsal bone; between the talus, calcaneus and 4th and 5th metatarsals.
Where is the neck of the femur?
Located distally to the head.
Where is the gluteal tuberosity located on the femur?
Located inferolaterally to the lesser trochanter on the posterior side of the femur.
Where is the adductor tubercle located on the femur?
Located on the distal femur, superior to the medial epicondyle.
Where is the medial malleolus located on the tibia?
Located on the medial surface of the distal end of the tibia, the medial bump on your ankle.
Where is the tibial tuberosity located?
Located on the proximal end of the tibia, big bump that is the attachment site for the patellar ligament.
