The Appendicular Skeleton: Lower Limb

The Appendicular Skeleton: Lower Limb

Lower Extremity/Limb

·      Thigh (linked to image 8.16- femur and patella & chart on next page)

o   Femur

o   Patella

·      Leg (Linked to figure 8.18- Tibia and Fibula and chart on next page)

o   Tibia

o   Fibula

·      Ankle & Foot (Linked to figure 8.19- bones of the foot and chart on next page)

o   7 Tarsals

o   7 Metatarsals

o   14 Phalanges

Refer to Checklist on Introduction to the Appendicular Skeleton module for and list of need to know terms.