Lower Limb Bones
Lessons on the lower limb bones, os coxae, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsal and foot bones. Get a complete overview with this handy starter guide.
Hip Bone Anatomy – Introduction
Each os coxa bone (hip bone) is made up of , which […]
Hip Bone Anatomy – Anterior Markings
Hip Bone Anterior Markings: Ilium Bone Markings: or Crest of Ilium (Crista iliaca) […]
Hip Bone Anatomy – Medial or Internal Markings
Hip Bone Medial (Internal) Markings: Ilium Bone Markings: or Crest of Ilium (Crista […]
Hip Bone Anatomy – Lateral or External Markings
Hip Bone Lateral (External) Markings: Ilium Bone Markings: or Crest of […]
Femur Bone – Introduction
The femur extends from the hip to the knee and is the longest and strongest bone in the body
Femur Bone – Anterior Markings
An interactive tutorial featuring the different anterior markings of the femur bone, with the aid of the iconic GetBodySmart illustrations.
Femur Bone – Posterior Markings
An interactive tutorial featuring the different posterior markings of the femur bone, with the aid of the iconic GetBodySmart illustrations.
Patella Bone – Anterior and Posterior Views
The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a triangular shaped bone located anterior to a groove between the femur condyles called the patellar surface. It covers and protects the distal surface of the anterior femur and functions to displace the quadriceps tendon away from the femurotibial joint surface.
Tibia and Fibula Bones – Introduction
An introduction to the tibia and fibula bones of the leg. Learn about the different markings and test yourself.
Tarsals | Tarsal Bones Anatomy
The tarsal bones are seven bones articulating with each other. They build the connection between the lower leg and the metatarsus.
Tibia and Fibula Bones – Anterior View
The tibia and fibula are the bones that support the leg. Learn about the anterior markings of the tibia and fibula bones and test yourself.
Tibia and Fibula Bones – Posterior View
The tibia and fibula are the bones that support the leg. Learn about the anterior markings of the tibia and fibula bones and test yourself.
Metatarsal Bones & Phalanges: Superior View
The foot is made up of five metatarsal bones and fourteen phalanges. Review the superior view of the metatarsal bones and phalanges in this tutorial.