Femur, Patella, Tibia, and Fibula Features

Right femur (anterior view)

femoral head

fovea capitis

femoral neck

greater trochanter

lesser trochanter

gluteal tuberosity

spiral line

linea aspera

popliteal surface

medial condyle of femur

lateral condyle

medial epicondyle

lateral epicondyle

intercondylar fossa

Patellar surface

right patella (anterior)

left patella (anterior)

base patella

apex patella

lateral articular facets

medial articular facets (backview)

tibial plateau

right tibia (anterior)

medial condyle of tibia

lateral condyle of tibia

intercondylar eminence of tibia

superior fibular articular facet

tibial tuberosity

medial malleolus

fibular notch

Talar Facet (Tibia)

fibula

fibular head

fibular neck

interosseous border fibula

Fibular styloid process of fibula

lateral malleolus of fibula

single thigh bone

Femur

The leg is followed by lower leg bones

Tibia and fibula

Largest seamoid bone

Patella

Our (blank) has resulted in major specialization of the leg bones

bipedal locomotion

(blank) is longest, heaviest and strongest bone in the body, supports all bodies weight during standing, walking and running

Femur

(blank) is often recovered in archaeological contexts because of its density and can provide valuable info on stature.

Femur

(Blank) articulates with the os coxae, patella and tibia

femur

(blank) ossifies from 5 centers: shaft, femoral head, distal end, greater trochanter, and lesser trochanter

femur

(blank) not fully fused until 18-20 years old

femur

(blank) is the Largest sesamoid bone in the body

Patella

(blank) articulates with only patellar surface of femur

Patella

(blank) function to protect knee joint lengthens lever arm of quadriceps femoris muscle.

Patella

(blank) ossifies from 1 center

Patella

(blank) major weight bearing of the leg

tibia

(blank) articulates proximally with femur, twice laterally with the fibula , and distally with talus

tibia

(blank) ossifies from 3 centers: shaft, proximal, and distal epiphyses.

tibia

(blank) long thin bone lateral to tibia

fibula

(blank) plays indirect role with knee joint but plays a key role in ankle joint

fibula

(blank) non weight bearing bone loosely articulate with tibia at the superior end and articulates with tibia and patella at the distal end

fibula

(blank) ossifies from 3 centers: shaft and one each at proximal and distal ends

fibula