Hip, Leg & Foot Bones

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What is the fibula?

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The fibula is a long, thin bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg. It is smaller than the tibia and does not bear significant weight.

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What is the tibia?

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The tibia, also known as the shinbone, is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg. It bears most of the weight and connects the knee to the ankle.

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What is the femur?

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The femur is the longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh. It connects the hip to the knee and supports the weight of the body during standing and walking.

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What is the patella?

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The patella, or kneecap, is a small, flat bone located in front of the knee joint. It protects the knee and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.

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What are the tarsals?

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The tarsals are a group of seven bones in the foot that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot. They include the talus and calcaneus.

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What is the calcaneus?

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The calcaneus, or heel bone, is the largest tarsal bone and forms the foundation of the rear part of the foot.

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What is the talus?

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The talus is a tarsal bone that sits above the calcaneus and forms the lower part of the ankle joint, connecting the foot to the leg.

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What are metatarsals?

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The metatarsals are five long bones in the foot that connect the tarsals to the phalanges (toe bones). They help support the weight of the body.

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What are phalanges?

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The phalanges are the bones of the toes. Each toe has three phalanges (proximal, middle, and distal) except for the big toe, which has two.

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What is the function of the hip bones?

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The hip bones (pelvis) support the weight of the upper body when sitting and standing, protect internal organs, and provide attachment points for muscles.