Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

7. The Skeletal System

Bone of the Lower Limb

Anatomy & Physiology

7. The Skeletal System

Bone of the Lower Limb

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Multiple Choice

The gluteal tuberosity is a bone marking found on the __________.

patella

fibula

tibia

femur

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Begin by identifying the location and function of the gluteal tuberosity. It is a roughened area on the posterior aspect of the femur, which serves as an attachment site for the gluteus maximus muscle.

Understand the anatomy of the femur. The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh. It articulates proximally with the pelvis at the hip joint and distally with the tibia and patella at the knee joint.

Recognize the importance of bone markings. Bone markings are specific features on bones that serve as sites for muscle attachment, joint formation, or passage of nerves and blood vessels.

Differentiate between the given options: patella, fibula, tibia, and femur. The patella is a sesamoid bone in the knee, the fibula is a lateral bone in the lower leg, and the tibia is the medial and larger bone of the lower leg. The femur is the only bone among the options that has a gluteal tuberosity.

Conclude that the gluteal tuberosity is found on the femur, based on its anatomical location and function as a muscle attachment site.

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Which of the following is the heel bone?

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When standing normally, most of your weight is transmitted to the ground by the __________.

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At its distal end, the femur articulates with the __________.

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The heel bone is called the __________.

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The tibia and fibula of the right leg

Open Question

The most lateral projection of the proximal epiphysis of the femur is the:

a. lesser trochanter

b. gluteal tuberosity

c.greater trochanter

d.femoral neck.

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Fill in the blanks: The bones of the leg are the medial_____and the lateral______. The sesamoid bone that articulates with the distal femur is the______.

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The heel bone is more properly known as the:

a. talus.

b. navicular

c. cuboid

d. calcaneus.

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