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The proper terminology is that the tibia is distal to the patella.

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What bones articulates with the inferior end of the femur?

The inferior end of the femur articulates with the tibia and patella. The femur forms the knee joint with the tibia and the patella acts as a protector and provides leverage for the quadriceps muscles.


What is inferior to the patella?

The femur is superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium. The femur is commonly known as the thigh bone.


Where is tibia located?

The tibia is located in your shin, it is one of the bones that connects your knee to yoru ankle.


When standing in an anatomical position the tibia is medial to what bone?

The tibia is medial to the fibula. The tibia is the larger of the lower leg bones, and the tibia is the smaller.


Is the tibia lateral to the fibula?

The fibula is located lateral to the tibia. In overall anatomical position, the tibia is medial in the body, and the tibia lateral. Both are located in the lower leg. The tibia articulates with the patella proximally, the fibula laterally, and the talus distally.


Is it true the intercondylar fossa greater trochanter and tibial tuberosity are all bone markings of the humerus?

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What is the body part located the shin called?

Your tibia is what would be considered your shin bone.


Where is the tibia located?

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Where is the proximal tibia located?

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