Atlas of Human Anatomy by Netter

GUIDE

Lower Limb: Leg

[Plate 503, Attachments of Muscles of Leg]

Bones

Tibia

Large, weightbearing

Osteological features

Medial and lateral condyles-medial and lateral protuberances at proximal end articulate with femur

Intercondylar eminence-together with condyles forms tibial plateau, fits into intercondylar fossa of femur

Tibial tuberosity-proximal end of anterior border, broad bump for attachment of patellar ligament

Gerdy's tubercle-Protrusion from lateral condyle to which iliotibial tract attaches

Shaft-or body, with rough diagonal ridge on posterior proximal end: soleal line

Medial malleolus-inferomedial projection at distal end, articulates with talus

Fibula

Slender, nonweightbearing

Osteological features

Head-proximal end with pointed apex, articulates with tibia

Shaft-or body, has three borders (anterior, interosseous, and posterior) and surfaces (anterior, posterior and lateral) for

muscle attachments

Lateral malleolus-distal enlargement, articulates with tibia, contributes to ankle joint

Interosseous membrane uniting tibia and fibula

Fascial Compartments
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Crural fascia

Deep fascia surrounding leg

Distal continuation of fascia lata