Lower Extremity Mini Flashcard

Front

What is the primary weight-bearing bone when sitting?

Back

Ischium

Front

What is the primary weight-bearing bone when standing?

Back

Tibia

Front

Which bone is referred to as the 'green' bone in the lower extremity?

Back

Ischium

Front

What bone does the patella articulate with?

Back

None of these (it does not directly articulate with the tibia or fibula).

Front

What is the name of the bone shown in green that is located on the lateral side of the leg?

Back

Fibula

Front

What is the name of the bone that is number 6 in the foot?

Back

Lateral Cuneiform

Front

What are the three bones that make up the pelvis?

Back

Ilium, Ischium, Pubis

Front

What is the function of the patella?

Back

To protect the knee joint and improve leverage for the quadriceps muscle.

Front

What is the largest bone in the human body?

Back

Femur

Front

What is the role of the tibia in the lower extremity?

Back

It is the main weight-bearing bone of the lower leg.