Human Anatomy - Lower Limb Bones and Landmarks Quiz

The tibia is commonly known as the shinbone and is a major bone of the lower leg.

The fibula has a bony prominence known as the lateral malleolus, which forms the outer part of the ankle joint.

The patella is the medical term for the kneecap, a small bone located in front of the knee joint.

The term 'hallux' refers to the big toe, which is the largest and innermost toe of the foot.

The calcaneus bone articulates with the talus bone to form the ankle joint.

The medial malleolus is a bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle and is part of the tibia.

The knee joint is formed by the articulation of the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shinbone), and patella (kneecap).

The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum, a socket in the pelvic bone, to form the hip joint.

The radius is a bone in the forearm, not in the lower limb.

The Achilles tendon is associated with the gastrocnemius muscle, which is located in the calf.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the femur to the tibia and provides stability to the knee joint.

The intertrochanteric line is located on the femur bone of the lower limb.

The tibialis anterior muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion, which involves lifting the foot and toes upward.

The ischium forms the lower and back part of the hip bone and is commonly known as the 'sit bone'. It supports the body when sitting.

The gastrocnemius muscle is responsible for plantarflexion, which involves pointing the foot downward.

The medial malleolus is a bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle, just above the heel, and is part of the tibia.

The term 'pes planus' refers to a condition commonly known as flatfoot, where the arch of the foot collapses and the entire sole comes into contact with the ground.