Chapter 7, Problem 8RFT

Summary Introduction

To review:

Match the term medial malleolus with the most closely related descriptions given below.

a) tibia

b) pectoral girdle

c) radius

d) phalanges

e) pelvic girdle

f) femur

g) infraspinous fossa

h) calcaneus

i) ilium

j) humerus

Introduction:

Lower limbs consists of the patella, femur, tibia, fibula, tarsal bones, phalanges, and metatarsals. The tibia is one of the largest medial bones in the human body. It forms a fibrous joint and is joined to the fibula in the leg.