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Weight shifting

Shifting weight from one leg to another


Helps with positioning and movement of body

Bones of lower leg

Femur


Tibia


Fibular


Patella


Bones of foot

Role of tibia

Primary weight bearing bones of lower leg


Direct link between knee and ankle

Movements of tibofemoral joint

Flex, extension, lateral (medial) and external (lateral) rotation.

Function of tibofemoral joint

Supports weight of upper body


Enhances stability


Absorbs and withstands compressive forces