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Although technically not part of the thigh, the patella, or kneecap, is included in this region as well. Figure 9: Right femur, anterior and posterior views A. Femur Landmarks / Markings : ï· Head: Rounded region at the proximal end of the femur; articulates with the acetabulum of the os coxa.
It is smaller than andlateral to the tibia.- The fibula articulates with the tibia at the head, and at the inferiortibiofibular joint, and is bound to the tibia by the interosseous membrane.- The lateral projection at the ankle is the lateral malleolus. Figure 8-14a â¢ The ankle (tarsus) consists of 7 tarsal bones.1.t is smaller than andlateral to the tibia.- The fibula articulates with the tibia at the head, and at the inferiortibiofibular joint, and is bound to the tibia by the interosseous membrane.- The lateral projection at the ankle is the lateral malleolus. Figure 8-14a â¢ The ankle (tarsus) consists of 7 tarsal bones.1.