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Main bones of the lower limb

Learning objectives

This study unit will help you:

Learn the main groups of bones of the lower limb.
Understand the anatomical relations of the bones of the lower limb with each other.
Identify the main joints that the lower limb bones form with one another.

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For didactic purposes we will divide the bones of the lower limb into the following groups:

The pelvic girdle and thigh, consisting of the hip bone and femur
The bones of the leg, namely the tibia and fibula
The bones of the foot, divided into the 7 tarsal bones, 5 metatarsal bones and 14 phalanges

This video tutorial will provide you with an overview of each of the bones of the lower limb.

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Solidify your knowledge by taking our quiz on the bones of the lower limb.

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Browse atlas

Examine the bones of the lower limb one by one in this atlas gallery:

Main joints

Summary

Key points
Pelvic girdle and thigh	Hip bone (ilium, ischium and pubis), femur, patella
Leg	Tibia and fibula
Foot	Tarsal bones: calcaneus, talus, navicular bone, cuboid, medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, lateral cuneiform Metatarsal bones: 1-5 Phalanges: proximal (5), middle (4), distal (5)
Main joints	Sacroiliac joint, pubic symphysis, hip joint, knee joint, superior tibiofibular joint, ankle joint, intertarsal joints, tarsometatarsal joints, metatarsophalangeal joints, interphalangeal joints of foot

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