Anatomy of the Lower Leg

Which bone is the primary weight-bearing bone of the lower leg?

• Fibula

• Femur

• Tibia

• Humerus

What is the function of the fibula in the lower leg?

• Primary weight-bearing

• Bears little weight

• Supports the knee

• Connects to the pelvis

Which malleolus is associated with the tibia?

• Lateral Malleolus

• Medial Malleolus

• Anterior Malleolus

• Posterior Malleolus

Which malleolus is associated with the fibula?

• Medial Malleolus

• Lateral Malleolus

• Anterior Malleolus

• Posterior Malleolus

What is the name of the joint located between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula?

• Proximal tibiofibular joint

• Distal tibiofibular joint

• Knee joint

• Ankle joint

Which of the following is a ligament found in the ankle?

• Posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament

• Medial collateral ligament

• Lateral collateral ligament

• Patellar ligament

What is the name of the ligament located at the front of the ankle?

• Posterior talofibular ligament

• Anterior talofibular ligament

• Calcaneofibular ligament

• Plantar fascia

Which motion involves moving the foot upwards towards the shin?

• Plantar Flexion

• Dorsiflexion

• Eversion

• Inversion

What is the term for turning the sole of the foot inward?

• Eversion

• Dorsiflexion

• Inversion

• Plantar Flexion

Which motion is described by pointing the toes downward?

• Dorsiflexion

• Inversion

• Plantar Flexion

• Eversion