Question

Correctly label the following anatomical features of the tibiofemoral joint. Fibula Patellar ligament (cut) Patellar surface Femur Lateral condyle Medial condyle | Lateral meniscus Transverse ligament Tibia (a) Anterior view This is the bone of the upper leg.

Answer 1

Description of parts-

1. Femur- It is the upper bone of the leg and largest bone of the body. The head forms the ball and socket joint with the hip. The tibiofemoral joint is the hinge synovial joint which joins the distal femur to proximal tibia.

2. Lateral condyle of femur- it is one of the projection on lateral side at lower extremity of femur. The lateral tibiofemoral joint is articulation between rounded lateral condyle of femur and relatively flat condyle of tibia.

3. Medial condyle of femur- it is one of the projection on medial side at lower extremity of femur. The medial tibiofemoral joint is articulation between rounded medial condyle of femur and relatively flat condyle of tibia.

4. Patellar surface- it is the front part of lower surface of femur which articulates with patella. It presents a median groove which extends downward to the intercondylar fossa and two convexities.

5.tibia- it is the large bone of the two bones in the leg in the anterior surface. It's proximal part forms joint with the distal femur.

6. Fibula- it is the smaller of two bones of the leg which is thinner. The inferior tibiofibular joint is formed by articulation of fibular notch of distal tibia and fibula.

Femur Patellar Surface Medial Condyle Lateral Condyle Tibia Fibula (a) Anterior view This is the bone of the upper leg.