What features of the tibia help us identify the anterior and posterior sides of the bone?
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What features of the tibia help us identify the anterior and posterior sides of the bone?
Topographical Anatomy of the Tibia
The tibia is the major load bearing structure of the lower leg. Despite being a relatively large and robust structure, the understanding and identification of specific landmarks will be necessary for accurate anatomical orientation.
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View this answerIn the natural anatomical position, the larger epiphyseal end is always proximal and the epiphyseal end with the smaller bony landmark (medial...
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