Bones of Lower Extremity

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Across
  1. 3. — Lateral lower leg bone; not a primary weight-bearer
  2. 6. — Uppermost and largest part of the hip bone
  3. 8. — Kneecap; protects the anterior knee joint
  4. 9. trochanter — Large lateral projection on the femur
  5. 11. — Hip socket where the femur articulates
Down
  1. 1. — Medial lower leg bone; bears most body weight
  2. 2. malleolus — Outer ankle prominence (fibula)
  3. 4. malleolus — Inner ankle prominence (tibia)
  4. 5. — Longest and strongest bone in the human body
  5. 7. tuberosity — “Sit bone” that bears weight when seated
  6. 10. — Anterior portion of the pelvic bone