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Anterior crest of tibia

the landmark on the tibia which is referred to as 'the shin bone' - the front facing superficial ridge on the tibia

Apex of patella

The bottom v part of the patellar (knee cap)

Articular facets of patellar

the posterior (back) facing surface of the patellar - where it joins with the bottom of the femur

Base of patellar

the top part of the patellar (knee cap)

Calcaneus

the biggest of the tarsal bones in the foot - the heel bone

Carpals

the 8 small bones that make up the hand - distal to the arm and proximal to the fingers

coronoid process

the lip below the trochlea notch on the superior part of the ulna


cuboid

one of the tarsal bones - the lateral most tarsal the sits in-between the calcaneus and the 5th metatarsal

Cuneiforms

3 of the tarsal bones - the medial, intermediate and lateral bones connecting to the metatarsals

Distal phalange

the 5 distal most finger bones

Gluteal tuberosity

the small rough area on the posterior side of the femur - above and lateral to the linea aspera and for connection to the glutes

Greater trochanter

the big projection on the top of the femur, lateral to the head of the femur

Hamate

one of the carpals - in-between the pisiform bone and the metatarsals

Head of femur

The largest, most superior and medial part of the femur which articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis

Head of radius

the top of the proximal end of the radius - the flat surface that articulates with the radial notch of the ulna

Lateral condyle

the lateral of the two posterior facing surfaces on the distal end of the femur

Lateral epicondyle

the lateral facing notch at the distal end of the femur

Lateral malleolus

the distal end of the fibula - the boney part of the ankle on the lateral side

Lesser trochanter

the small notch on the medial side of the femur under the head

Linea aspera

the long crest running down the posterior surface of the femur

Medial condyle

the medial of the two posterior facing surfaces on the distal end of the femur

Medial epicondyle

the medial facing notch on the distal end of the femur

medial malleolus

the distal end of the tibia on the medial side

Metacarpal

the 5 bones in the hand that join the carpals of the wrist to the first of the phalanges

Metatarsals

the 5 foot bones that join the tarsals of the ankle to the phalanges

Middle phalanges

The middle set of the 3 sets of toe/finger bones

Navicular

one of the tarsal bones - a c-shaped bone between the talus and the 3 cuneiforms

Olecranon process

the superior most part of the ulna, above the trochlear notch - forming the articulation with the humerus

Patellar surface

the smooth middle surface of the anterior femur, on the distal end - in between the two condyles

Popliteal surface

the diamond shaped surface on the posterior side of the femur - the back of the knee joint

Proximal phalange

the first set of finger bones - after the metacarpals and before the middle phalanges

Radius

the smaller of the two forearm bones that connects to the thumb an moves over the ulna when pronating

Radial notch of ulna

the small circular surface on the top of the lateral side of the ulna where the radius articulates

radial tuberosity

a lump on the medial side at the top of the radius

scaphoid

the carpal bone that sits above the radius on the thumb side

semilunar notch

the notch in the ulna where it articulates with the humerus to form the elbow joint

sesamoid

little bones in the foot, under the middle phalange

Styloid process

the distal most tip of the radius/ulna

Talus

one of the tarsals - the front, middle bone in the ankle, above and anterior to the calcaneus

Tarsals

the ankle bones in the foot/ankle before the metatarsals

Tibial tuberosity

the anterior, proximal notch on the tibia - where the patella tendon attaches

Trochlear notch

the notch in the ulna where it articulates with the humerus to form the elbow joint

Ulna

the bigger of the two forearm bones which connects the humerus to the carpals

Adductor longus

muscle from the pubis to the linea aspera which causes adduction

adductor magnus

muscle from the pelvis to the linea aspera and medial condyle which causes adduction

Biceps bracchi

muscle from the coracoid process to the radius causing flexion of the arm

Biceps femoris

one of the hamstring muscles from the ischium to the lateral condyle of tibia and causes knee flexion

Brachialis

a muscle from the distal humerus to the coronoid process causing elbow flexion

Brachioradialis

a muscle from the proximal, lateral humerus to the lateral surface of the radius causing WRIST flexion

extensor carpi radialis longus

a muscle from the distal, posterior humerus to the base of metacarpal 2 which causes extension of the wrist

extensor digitorum

a muscle from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the posterior surfaces of the finger metacarpals - causes finger & wrist extension

extensor digitorum longus

a muscle from the lateral tibia to the middle and distal phalanges 2-5 causing extension at the toes and dorsi flexion

Fibularis longus

a muscle from the proximal, lateral surface of fibula to the lateral malleolus and medial cuneiform causing eversion and plantar flexion

flexor carpi radialis

a muscle from the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the base of metacarpals 2-3 which causes wrist flexion

flexor carpi ulnaris

a muscle from the medial epicondyle of humerus to hamate and metacarpal 5 causing wrist flexion

flexor digitorum longus

a muscle from the middle of the posterior tibia, along the sole of the foot to distal phalanges 2-5 and causes toe flexion, inversion and plantar flexion

flexor digitorum superficialis

a superficial forearm muscle from the medial epicondyle of humerus to phalanges 2-5 causing flexion of fingers

gastrocnemius

a muscle from the femur condyles, to the achilles tendon causing plantar flexion

gluteus maximus

a muscle from the pelvis, sacrum and coccyx to the gluteal tuberosity and ITB which causes hip extension

gluteus medius

a muscle from the iliac crest to the greater trochanter of femur causing abduction

gluteus minimus

a muscle which sits deep to gluteus medius, from ilium to greater trochanter causing abduction

Gracilis

a long thin muscle from the pubis down to the medial tibia causing knee flexion, hip adduction and tibia medial rotation

iliopsoas

a muscle from the lumbar vertebrae and sacrum to the lesser trochanter of the femur causing hip flexion

lateral rotators

a group of deep muscles from the ischium and sacrum to the greater trochanter causing lateral rotation

palmaris longus

a forearm muscle from the medial epicondyle of humerus to the skin fascia of the palm causing wrist flexion

peroneus longus

a muscle running along the fibular from the head of fibula to the medial cuneiform causing eversion and plantar flexion

pronator teres

a muscle from the medial epicondyle of humerus to the lateral radial shaft causing elbow flexion

pronator quadratus

a small muscle from the anterior, distal ulna to the anterior, distal radius causing pronation

rectus femoris

a big muscle that goes from the iliac spine to the top of the patella causing hip flexion and knee extension

Sartorius

a muscle from the iliac spine to the medial tibia causing flexion, adduction and rotation

semimembranosis

a muscle from the posterior ischial tuberosity to the posterior medial condyle of tibia causing extension at the hip and flexion at the knee

semitendonosis

a muscle from the ischial tuberosity to the media tibial shaft causing extension at the hip and flexion at the knee

Soleus

a muscle deep to gastrocnemius from the popliteal surface to the posterior calcaneus causing plantar flexion

supinator

a muscle from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the lateral proximal radius causing supination

tensor fascia latae

a muscle from the iliac crest to the iliotibial band (ITB) causing pelvis balance

tibialis anterior

An anterior muscle from the lateral condyle and superior tibia to the medial cuneiform causing dorsi flexion

tibialis posterior

a muscle deep to the gastrocnemius from the posterior tibia to the navicular, cuneiform and metatarsals 2-5 causing plantar flexion and inversion

triceps bracchi

a muscle from the glenoid fossa and posterior humerus to the olecranon process causing elbow extension

vastus intermedius

a quad muscle from the anterior, lateral shaft of femur to the top of the patella causing extension

vastus lateralis

a quad muscle from the greater trochanter of femur to the top of patella causing extension

vastus medialis

a muscle commonly called VMO from the linea aspera to the top of the patella causing knee extension

Annular

a ligament joining the head of the radius to the radial notch on the ulna

anterior cruciate ligament

the main knee ligament - joining femur to tibia at the front

anterior talofibular

one of the lateral ankle ligaments joining the talus to fibula

calcaneofibular

one of the lateral ankle ligaments joining the calcaneus to the fibula

Coronary

the two medial and lateral ligaments joining the menisci to the tibia

Deltoid

the large ligament on the medial side of the ankle joint

iliofemoral

two headed ligament joining the ilium and femur

inguinal

a long thin ligament joining the anterior iliac crest to the pubis

ischiofemoral

a ligament joining the ischium to the femur

lateral collateral

a ligament of the knee joining the lateral side of the femur to the tibia

ligamentum teres

a ligament joining the head of the femur to the acetabulum

medial collateral

a ligament of the knee joining the medial side of the femur to the tibia

Patellar

a ligament joining the apex of patella to the tibial tuberosity

posterior cruciate

the secondary knee ligament joining the femur to the tibia posteriorly

posterior talofibular

one of the lateral ankle ligaments joining the talus and fibula at the back

Pubofemoral

a ligament joining the pubis and femur

Radial collateral

a ligament joining the humerus to radius

ulnar collateral

a ligament joining the humerus to ulna

anterior tibial artery

artery running down the front of the tibia

anterior tibial vein

a vein running up the front of the tibia

Femoral artery

an artery running down the thigh

femoral vein

a vein running up the thigh

fibular (peroneal) artery

an artery branching off the posterior tibial artery to supply blood to the lower lateral leg

fibular (peroneal) vein

a vein branching off the posterior tibial vein to drain blood from the lateral compartment

Great saphenous vein

a large vein which runs up the medial side of the legs

Median cubital vein

a superficial vein running from the thumb up to the elbow where it ends, branching into two

popliteal artery

an artery running down the posterior knee

popliteal vein

a vein running up the posterior knee

posterior tibial artery

an artery running down the back of the tibia

posterior tibial vein

a vein running up the back of the tibia

radial artery

an artery branching off the brachial artery to run down the radius

radial vein

a vein running along the radius

ulna artery

an artery branching off the brachial artery to run along the ulna

ulna vein

a vein running along the ulna