Leg Bone Anatomy Vector Medical Content

The leg bones are part of the lower limb skeleton and are essential for support, movement, and bearing the body's weight. The main bones in the leg include:

1. Femur (Thigh Bone)

• Location: The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the body, extending from the hip to the knee.

2. Patella (Kneecap)

• Location: A small, triangular bone located in front of the knee joint.

3. Tibia (Shin Bone)

• Location: The larger and stronger of the two lower leg bones, running from the knee to the ankle.

4. Fibula

• Location: A slender bone running parallel to the tibia, on the outer side of the lower leg.

5. Foot Bones (Tarsals, Metatarsals, and Phalanges)

• Tarsals: Seven bones in the hindfoot and midfoot, including the talus (which forms the lower part of the ankle joint) and the calcaneus (heel bone).
• Metatarsals: Five long bones in the midfoot, connecting the tarsals to the toes.
• Phalanges: The bones of the toes, with each toe having three phalanges (proximal, middle, and distal), except for the big toe, which has two.