by admin | Jul 4, 2022 | Bone
The Talus (astragalus; ankle bone) is the second largest of the tarsal bones. It occupies the middle and upper part of the tarsus, supporting the tibia above, resting upon the calcaneus below, articulating on either side with the malleoli, and in front with the...
by admin | Jul 4, 2022 | Bone
The Calcaneus (os calcis) is the largest of the tarsal bones. It is situated at the lower and back part of the foot, serving to transmit the weight of the body to the ground, and forming a strong lever for the muscles of the calf. It is irregularly cuboidal in form,...
by admin | Jul 4, 2022 | Bone
The fibula is the slender bone located on the lateral side of the leg (Picture 1). The fibula does not bear weight. It serves primarily for muscle attachments and thus is largely surrounded by muscles. Only the proximal and distal ends of the fibula can be palpated....
by admin | Jul 3, 2022 | Group
The femur is the single bone of the thigh. Included in this group there is also the patella (the kneecap) that articulates with the distal femur.
by admin | Jul 3, 2022 | Bone
The tibia (shin bone) is the medial bone of the leg and is larger than the fibula, with which it is paired. The tibia is the main weight-bearing bone of the lower leg and the second longest bone of the body, after the femur. The medial side of the tibia is located...
