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| The head is the most superior end of the femur. It is the ball in the coxal ball and socket joint that articulates with the acetbulum[image] |
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| Femur: Medial and Lateral Condyles |
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| Distal to the body of the femur, the femoral condyles articulate with condyles of the tibia and muscles of the knee to create the knee joint[image] |
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| Femur: Gluteal Tuberosity |
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A posterior, ridged protrusion distal to femoral neck, but proximal to femoral body. It is the attachment point for the gluteal muscles
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| The femoral neck is the attachment of the head and body of the femur. It is less thick than the body and therefore is a common fracture site |
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The femoral patellar surface is a smooth covering of the condyles on the anterior side of the femur. It is the attachment point for the patella.
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| Tibia: Medial and Lateral Condyles |
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The lateral and medial condyles of the tibia are on the most proximal end. They attach with the condyles of the femur to create the knee joint.
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The tibial tuberosity is distal to the condyles, but proximal to the shaft. It is the attachment point for the patellar tendon.
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| Tibia: Medial Malleolus / Fibula: Lateral Malleolus |
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The malleoli, at the distal ends of the tibias and fibulas, are bluging projections. They articulate with the taluses and ligaments of the foot to form the ankle.
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| Tibia/Fibula: Interosseous Borders |
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The interosseous border of the tibia is lateral, and medial on the fibula. They are the attachment points for the interosseous membrane.
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| The fibular notch is on the distal end of the tibia and on the posterior, lateral side. The notch articulates with the fibula to connect the two lower leg bones. |
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