ANTC47: Leg

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Femur

Proximal leg bone; the longest and strongest bone in the body

<p>Proximal leg bone; the longest and strongest bone in the body</p>
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Femoral Head

The proximal end of the femur that articulates with the acetabulum to form the hip joint.

<p>The proximal end of the femur that articulates with the acetabulum to form the hip joint.</p>
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Femoral Neck

Section of bone that joins head of femur to the shaft of the femur

<p>Section of bone that joins head of femur to the shaft of the femur</p>
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Greater Trochanter

Large, blunt non articular prominence on the lateral, proximal part of the femur

<p>Large, blunt non articular prominence on the lateral, proximal part of the femur</p>
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Intertrochanteric Crest

Raised area formed posteriorly between the Greater and Lesser Trochanters

<p>Raised area formed posteriorly between the Greater and Lesser Trochanters</p>
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Lesser Trochanter

The smaller blunt, prominent, protrusion of the posterior femoral surface, just under the point where the neck of the Femur joins the shaft

<p>The smaller blunt, prominent, protrusion of the posterior femoral surface, just under the point where the neck of the Femur joins the shaft</p>
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Linea Aspera

Long, wide, roughened and elevated ridge that runs along the posterior end of the shaft of the femur

<p>Long, wide, roughened and elevated ridge that runs along the posterior end of the shaft of the femur</p>
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Gluteal Line

The slightly raised ridge on the posterior of the Femur, above the Linea Aspera

<p>The slightly raised ridge on the posterior of the Femur, above the Linea Aspera</p>
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Popliteal Surface

Smooth, triangular area on the posterior distal femur where the lips of linea aspera diverge

<p>Smooth, triangular area on the posterior distal femur where the lips of linea aspera diverge</p>
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Lateral condyle of Femur

Lateral protrusion of bone on the distal end of the Femur that articulates with the Tibia.

<p>Lateral protrusion of bone on the distal end of the Femur that articulates with the Tibia.</p>
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Medial Condyle of Femur

Medial protrusion of bone on the distal end of the Femur that articulates with the Tibia.

<p>Medial protrusion of bone on the distal end of the Femur that articulates with the Tibia.</p>
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Lateral Epicondyle

Raised, roughened area of the Femur located on the lateral side of the Lateral Condyle

<p>Raised, roughened area of the Femur located on the lateral side of the Lateral Condyle</p>
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Medial Epicondyle

Raised, roughened area of the Femur located on the medial side of the Medial Condyle

<p>Raised, roughened area of the Femur located on the medial side of the Medial Condyle</p>
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Intercondylar Fossa

Deep depression between the condyles on the Femur

<p>Deep depression between the condyles on the Femur</p>
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Patellar Surface

Notched articular area on the anterior side of the distal end of the Femur

<p>Notched articular area on the anterior side of the distal end of the Femur</p>
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Patella

Knee cap bone

<p>Knee cap bone</p>
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Apex

Point at the distal end of the Patella

<p>Point at the distal end of the Patella</p>
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Tibia

Larger distal leg bone

<p>Larger distal leg bone</p>
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Tibial Plateau

The proximal flat portion of the tibia.

<p>The proximal flat portion of the tibia.</p>
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Medial Condyle of Tibia

Indented medial articular surface on the proximal end of the Tibia that articulates with Femur

<p>Indented medial articular surface on the proximal end of the Tibia that articulates with Femur</p>
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Lateral Condyle of Tibia

Indented lateral articular surface on the proximal end of the Tibia that articulates with Femur

<p>Indented lateral articular surface on the proximal end of the Tibia that articulates with Femur</p>
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Intercondylar Eminence

Projection of bone located between the two condyles on the Tibia

<p>Projection of bone located between the two condyles on the Tibia</p>
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Medial Intercondylar Tubercle

Bump on the proximal surface of the Tibia that makes up the medial side of the Intercondylar Eminence.

<p>Bump on the proximal surface of the Tibia that makes up the medial side of the Intercondylar Eminence.</p>
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Lateral Intercondylar Tubercle

Bump on the proximal surface of the Tibia that makes up the lateral side of the Intercondylar Eminence.

<p>Bump on the proximal surface of the Tibia that makes up the lateral side of the Intercondylar Eminence.</p>
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Tibial Tuberosity

Slight protrusion on the anterior side of Tibia, below the Plateau. Acts as an insertion of for ligaments and muscles

<p>Slight protrusion on the anterior side of Tibia, below the Plateau. Acts as an insertion of for ligaments and muscles</p>
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Nutrient Foramen

Small hole on the posterior side of the Tibia, about 1/3 down the shaft

<p>Small hole on the posterior side of the Tibia, about 1/3 down the shaft</p>
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Anterior Crest of Tibia

Ridge of bone along the shaft of the Tibia

<p>Ridge of bone along the shaft of the Tibia</p>
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Medial Malleolus

Distalmost extension of the Tibia that forms one of the bumps of the ankle.

<p>Distalmost extension of the Tibia that forms one of the bumps of the ankle.</p>
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Fibula

Smaller distal leg bone

<p>Smaller distal leg bone</p>
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Head of Fibula

Bulbous proximal end of the Fibula

<p>Bulbous proximal end of the Fibula</p>
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Lateral Malleolus

Distalmost point of the Fibula that forms one of the bumps of the ankle

<p>Distalmost point of the Fibula that forms one of the bumps of the ankle </p>
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Styloid Process

Pointed apex of the head of the Fibula

<p>Pointed apex of the head of the Fibula</p>
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Peroneal Groove

Very slight depression on the distal end of the Fibia that houses tendons

<p>Very slight depression on the distal end of the Fibia that houses tendons</p>