Bones of free part of lower limb

Ossa partis liberae membri inferioris

  • Latin synonym: Ossa membri inferioris liberi

Definition

The bones of free part of lower limb include:

  • The femur, also known as the thigh bone

  • The tibia and fibula, known as the leg bones

  • The patella, commonly referred to as the knee cap

  • Seven tarsal bones, five metatarsals, and phalanges, which constitute the foot's bones

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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.