Cross sectional anatomy - Lower Extremity
Across
- 5. This tubercle is a roughened area of the lateral tibial condyle.
- 8. This is the longest muscle of the body.
- 10. This bursae is located between the ischial tuberosity and the gluteus maximus muscle.
- 11. These fibers of the joint capsule are termed the retinacula.
- 12. Another name for the astragalus tarsal bone.
- 14. Longest, heaviest and strongest bone in the body.
- 16. Largest sesamoid bone in the body.
Down
- 1. Attachment site for the ligamentum teres, which transmits blood vessels to the femoral head. (2 words)
- 2. Cuplike cavity created by the 3 bones of the pelvis.
- 3. This membrane of the knee is the largest and most extensive synovial cavities in the body.
- 4. This line runs from the medial lip of the linea aspera to the lesser trochanter of the femur.
- 6. These fibers of the joint capsule are deep and form the zona orbicularis.
- 7. This muscle allows for lateral rotation and abduction of the thigh.
- 9. Largest peripheral nerve in the body.
- 11. This femoral condyle is wider in the front than in the back.
- 13. Largest and one of the most complex joints in the body.
- 15. This provides strength to carry the weight of the body in an erect position.