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What is the difference between a lateral malleolus and a medial malleolus?
Lateral refers to the outside of the ankle while medial refers to the inside or towards the midline of the body
What part of the body would you palpate a malleolus?
You would palpate the malleolus at the ankle joint. The malleolus is the bony prominence on either side of the ankle—the lateral malleolus on the outer side and the medial malleolus on the inner side.
Does the small saphenous vein begin on the posterior of the lateral malleolus of the fibula or the medial malleolus of the tibia?
Medial malleolus of the tibia
A malleolus is found on the?
A malleolus is found on the ankle bone. There are two malleoli; the lateral malleolus on the outer side of the ankle and the medial malleolus on the inner side. Together, they help stabilize the ankle joint.
What is the alignment of the medial and lateral malleoli relative to each other?
The medial malleolus is located more distally and anteriorly compared to the lateral malleolus. The two malleoli form an asymmetrical alignment with the medial malleolus extending further down than the lateral malleolus.
Which bones form lateral and medial malleolus?
The lateral malleolus is formed by the fibula, while the medial malleolus is formed by the tibia. These bony protrusions are located on each side of the ankle joint, providing stability and support to the joint.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the malleolus?
Malleolar means pertaining to the malleolus.
Is the lateral malleolus distal end of the tibia?
No, the lateral malleolus is the distal end of the fibula. The medial malleolus is the distal end of the tibia.
What is the name of the process on the distal portion of the tibia?
The malleolus. The "inner" process is called the medial malleolus, and the "outer" process is called the lateal malleolus.
What structure on the tibia contributes to the ankle joint?
The medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus are bony prominences on the tibia that help form the ankle joint. They provide stability to the joint and serve as attachment points for ligaments that support the ankle.
When was Malleus Crease created?
Malleus Crease was created in 1996.
When was Malleus Maleficarum created?
Malleus Maleficarum was created in 1487.
