Skeletal System: Lower Limb Bones and Surface Features

Lower Limb Bones

form framework of thigh, leg, and foot

Femur

Head of Femur

articulates with the acetabulum

Neck of Femur

Fovea Capitis

pit in the head of a femur

Greater Trochanter of Femur

Lesser Trochanter of Femur

Lateral Condyle of Femur

Patellar Surface

smooth area where patella rests to form knee cap

Intercondylar Fossa

depression between the condyles

Intertrochanteric Crest

Linea Aspera

Popliteal Surface

Triangular surface above notch, behind knee on femur

Lateral Epicondyle of Femur

Medial Epicondyle of Femur

Patella

kneecap

Patella Apex

pointed inferior portion

Tibia

the medial and larger bone of the lower leg

Head of Tibia

proximal end of tibia

Intercondylar Eminence

two crests on proximal end of tibia

Lateral Condyle of Tibia

Medial Condyle of Tibia

Tibial Tuberosity

point where the patellar ligament attaches

Fibula

The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg

Head of Fibula

proximal end of fibula

Lateral Malleoulus

bony prominence on the lateral side of the fibula (forms ankle)

Tarsals

bones of the foot

Calcaneus

heel bone

Talus

Navicular

Cuboid

Lateral Cuneiform

Intermediate Cuneiform

Medial Cuneiform

Metatarsal I

big toe

Metatarsal II

Metatarsal III

Metatarsal IV

Metatarsal V

Distal Phalanx of the Toes

Middle Phalanx of the Toes

Proximal Phalanx of the Toes

Hallux

has just proximal and distal toes