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There's the femur (thigh bone), then there's the tibia and fibula. There are also the tarsal and metatarsals in your ankle and feet, respectively.
The Latin medical prefix for the upper leg is "femoral" and the front of the lower leg is "crural." The back of the calf is known as "sural."
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Another name for the small bone of the lower leg?
There are two bones in each lower leg. They are the Tibia and Fibula. The Tibia is the bone in the front that is often referred to as the shin bone. The Fibula is behind the Tibia towards the back of the calf. In case you wanted to know, the smaller bone is the fibula.
What is another name for tubular bone?
long bone
What is another name for the medullary cavity of the bone?
Another name for the medullary cavity of the bone is the marrow cavity.
Why is the fibula nicknamed the calf bone?
The fibula is sometimes referred to as the calf bone because it runs parallel to the tibia in the lower leg, giving shape and structure to the calf muscle. However, the fibula plays a minimal role in weight-bearing compared to the tibia.
What is the anatomical name for the bone in the front of the leg below the knee?
The area around the posterior of the knee is known as the popliteal region.
What is another name for fibula bone?
calf bone
Common name for fibula?
calf bone
Another name for the small bone of the lower leg?
There are two bones in each lower leg. They are the Tibia and Fibula. The Tibia is the bone in the front that is often referred to as the shin bone. The Fibula is behind the Tibia towards the back of the calf. In case you wanted to know, the smaller bone is the fibula.
What is another name for a stray calf?
A stray calf is also known as a "lost calf" or a "wanderer calf."
Another name for your calf?
gastrocnemius
What is a good name for a feeder calf male?
T-bone, Sirloin, Ribeye, etc.
What is another name for bone formation?
Another name for bone formation is ossification.
What is a another name for back bone?
Another name for your back bone is a spine.
What is another name for a calf?
Baby cow, baby calf, bull calf (if male), steer calf (if male and has been castrated), heifer calf (if female), dogie, offspring, progeny, etc.
What is another word for baby elk?
another name for a baby cow is called a calf.
What is another name for your back bone?
Spine is another word for back bone
What is another name for tubular bone?
long bone
