Boney features of the fibular and tibia

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What structure is located between the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia?

Intercondylar eminence

What is the name of the medial articular surface at the proximal end of the tibia?

Medial condyle

What is the name of the lateral articular surface at the proximal end of the tibia?

Lateral condyle

What is the roughened prominence on the anterior proximal tibia called?

Tibial tuberosity

What is the sharp anterior border of the tibia called?

Anterior crest (anterior border)

What ridge is found on the posterior surface of the tibia?

Soleal line

What projection forms the medial side of the ankle?

Medial malleolus

What notch is present on the distal lateral side of the tibia for articulation with the fibula?

Fibular notch

What is the expanded proximal end of the fibula called?

Head of fibula

What is the narrowed region just below the head of the fibula called?

Neck of fibula

What border of the fibula provides attachment for the interosseous membrane?

Interosseous border

What projection forms the lateral side of the ankle?

Lateral malleolus

What depression is found on the medial surface of the lateral malleolus?

Malleolar fossa

What articular surface on the fibula articulates with the tibia proximally?

Articular facet of the fibular head

What articular surface on the distal fibula articulates with the talus?

Articular facet of the lateral malleolus