Anatomy & Physiology: Bones—Tibia.
Structure.
- The shin bone.
- Articulates with: femur and fibula (proximallly); fibula and talus (distally).
- Lateral condyle: inferior surface of latereal condyle articulates with the fibula.
- Medial condyle.
- Intercondylar eminence: a ridge on the condylar surface.
- Tibial tuberosity: anterior superior surface; easily palpateable.
- Anterior border: the shin.
- Medial malleolus: distil end that articulates with the talus.
- Fibular notch: distil end; articulates with fibula.
Function.
Clinical Significance.
Tibia. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.
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