Bones of the Lower Limb
1. Hip Bone (Pelvic Bone)
Each hip bone is formed by the fusion of three parts:
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
These two hip bones articulate with:
Sacrum (posteriorly)
Each other at the pubic symphysis (anteriorly)
2. Bones of the Thigh
Femur
Longest and strongest bone in the body
Parts include: head, neck, greater and lesser trochanter, shaft, medial & lateral condyles.
3. Bones of the Leg
Two long bones located below the knee:
Tibia
The weight-bearing bone of the leg
Medial and larger
Forms knee joint with femur and ankle joint with talus
Fibula
Thin, lateral bone
Mainly for muscle attachment; minimal weight-bearing
Forms the lateral malleolus at the ankle
4. Bones of the Foot
The foot is divided into tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges.
A. Tarsal Bones (7)
Calcaneus – heel bone
Talus – articulates with tibia/fibula to form ankle joint
Navicular
Cuboid
Medial cuneiform
Intermediate cuneiform
Lateral cuneiform
B. Metatarsals (5)
Numbered 1–5 from medial (big toe) to lateral
C. Phalanges
Digits 2–5: Proximal, middle, distal (3 each)
Hallux (big toe): Proximal and distal (2 bones)