TERM 1
Femur
DEFINITION 1
The femur, or thigh bone, is the most proximal (closest to the
body) bone of the leg in vertebrates capable of walking or
jumping, such as most land mammals, birds, many reptiles
such as lizards, and amphibians such as frogs.
TERM 2
Tibia
DEFINITION 2
The tibia, shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger
of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates and
connects the knee with the ankle bones.
TERM 3
Patella
DEFINITION 3
The patella, also known as the knee cap or kneepan, is a
thick, circular-triangular bone which articulates with the
femur and covers and protects the knee joint.
TERM 4
Fibula
DEFINITION 4
The fibula or calf bone is a bone located on the lateral side of
the tibia, with which it is connected above and below.
TERM 5
Radius
DEFINITION 5
The radius is the bone of the forearm that extends from the
lateral side of the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.
