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The bone that supports most of the weight and articulates with the condyles of the femur superiorly and the talus inferiorly
Has medial and lateral condyles that articulate with the femur
The superior surface is flat and consists of medial and lateral plateaus
Injury: fractures can occur most frequently in the middle of this bones shaft at its narrowest part.
Fractures may result from a direct blow (e.g., when the bumper of a car strikes the leg)
Because this bone has a relatively poor blood supply, even stable, undisplaced fractures can take up to 6 months
Tibia
The bone of the leg that is mainly for muscle attachments and provides some ankle joint stability
Acts as a support for the tibia especially for bending and twisting motions. The distal end forms the lateral malleolus that lies more inferior and posterior than the medial malleolus
Fibula
A membrane that connects the shafts of these bones
Interosseous
Has a facet inferiorly for the head of the fibula
Lateral condyle
A bony structure that is anterior and the pateller ligament or tendon attaches to it
Tibial tuberosity
The distal end of the tibia is smaller, had facets for the fibula and talus, and projects medially and inferiorly
Medial malleolus
A tibia fracture that can occur from severe torsion during a skiing accident
A spiral fracture
Articulates with the tibia,fibula,calcaneus and navicular bones.
The saddle shaped superior surface bears the weight of the body
Talus
The largest bone of the foot and is first to ossify. It articulates with the talus superiorly and the cuboid anteriorly
Calcaneus
The bone that is located between the head of the talus and three cuneiform bones
Navicular
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