Question

Complete each sentence regarding the bones of the lower extremity. Then place the sentences in order, based on the bones, from proximal to distal .
tarsals
15
14
6
humerus
5
patella
femur
phalanges
tibia
7
8
fibula
metatarsals
i. There are 2 bones in the lower leg. The________ is more medial, and the________ is more lateral
ii. There are________ small bones of the toes that are called the__________
iii. There are ________irregular shaped bones in the foot known as the _________
iv. The ________is also known knee cap
v. There are __________small, long bones found in the top of the foot called _________
vi. The __________is found in the thigh .

Answer 1

i. There are 2 bones in the lower leg. The fibula is more lateral and the tibia is more medial.

ii. There are 5 small, long bones present in the top of the foot that are metatarsals.

iii. There are 7 irregular-shaped bones in the foot known as the tarsals.

iv. The patella is also called a knee cap.

v. There are 14 small bones of the toes that are called the phalanges.

vi. The femur is present in the thigh.