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Lower Limbs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The thigh bone is also known as the what? | Femur |
| These are the most important of the bony processes on the femur and they provide sites of attachment for many muscles. | Greater and lesser trochanters |
| This bone is called the kneecap. | Patella |
| What two bones form the leg? | Tibia and Fibula |
| This leg bone is the larger weight-bearing bone. | Tibia |
| This leg bone is a long, thin bone positioned laterally along side the Tibia. | Fibula |
| The ankle, instep and five toes make up the what? | Foot |
| 7 tarsal bones form the what? | Ankle |
| Five of these bones form the instep of the foot. | Metatarsals |
| The toes contain 14 of these bones. | Phalanges |
| The big toe is called what? | Hallux |