Lower Limb Bones Glossary (Transcript Notes)

Femur

  • Definition: thigh bone

Patella

  • Definition: kneecap

Popliteal

  • Definition: back of the knee

Metatarsals

  • Definition: foot bones

Digits

  • Definition: toes

Hallux

  • Definition: big toe

Calcaneus

  • Definition: heel bone

Tibia

  • Definition: shin bone; located on the inside (medial) of the lower leg

Fibula

  • Definition: outer (lateral) bone of the lower leg

Crural

  • Definition: relates to the leg; front (anterior aspect)

Sural

  • Definition: back of the leg; posterior aspect

Tarsal

  • Definition: ankle bones

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  • Note: The symbol 阻 appears in the transcript; this is likely a transcription error and should be ignored.