Bones part 2

Talus

Tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia

metatarsus

bones forming the instep of the foot

tibia and femur

bones forming the knee joint

tarsals

bones of the ankle

acetabulum

deep socket in the coxal bone that receives the head of the thigh bone

medial malleolus

distal process on medial tibial surface

Ilium, Ischium, and Pubis

fuse to form the coxal bone (hip bone)

calcaneus

heel bone

fibula

lateral bone of the leg

femur

longest bone in the body, articulates with the coxal bone

tibia

medial bone of the leg

obturator foramen

opening in a coxal bone formed by the pubic and ischial rami

Sacroiliac symphysis

point where the axial skeleton attaches to the pelvic girdle

pubic symphysis

point where the coxal bones join anteriorly

tibial tuberosity

point where the patellar ligament attaches

lateral malleolus

process forming the outer ankle

ischial tuberosity

receives the weight of the body when sitting

tibia

shinbone

greater and lesser trochanter

sites of the muscle attachment on the proximal end of the femur

Iliac Crest

upper margin of the iliac bones

patella

"knee cap"