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At its upper and forepart is a horizontal eminence, the sustentaculum tali, which gives attachment to a slip of the tendon of the Tibialis posterior. II. Osteology. 6d. The Foot. 1. The Tarsus
The proximal tibia is the most common site followed by the femur, fibula, and ischium.
Petrum: Alij veniunt cum chorda ad collum, alij cum manibus retro ligatis, alij cum cultello in brachio vel tibia defixo, et si post peregrinationem fiat brachium marcidum, illum reputant sanctum, et benè cum Deo suo. The Journal of Friar Odoric
The medial and lateral portions of the tendon of the Quadriceps pass down on either side of the patella, to be inserted into the upper extremity of the tibia on either side of the tuberosity; these portions merge into the capsule, as stated above, forming the medial and lateral patellar retinacula. III. Syndesmology. 7b. The Knee-joint
Radiographs are usually negative; rarely, they show avulsion of the apophysis at the tibial tuberosity.

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Twelve distal femoral condyles, proximal tibial condyles, and patellae were harvested; all soft tissue was removed.
The remains include a complete tibia and shoulder blade, as well as parts of a femur, ribs, vertebrae, collarbone and pelvis, as well as an ankle bone.
It becomes superficial and descends with the great saphenous vein along the medial border of the tibia as far as the middle of the instep.
The differential diagnosis includes venous stasis dermatitis, pretibial myxedema, filariasis, and ichthyosis.
It is also unknown whether all patients with clinical symptoms or only those with diffuse scintigraphic uptake have a localized low tibial bone mineral density.
On the anterior surface toward the upper end of the tibia is the tibial tuberosity which is also an attachment point for the patellar ligament.
FIGURE 8. A valgus deformity of the distal tibia (A) with a tension failure necessitating a medial implant with screw fixation into the distal fragment (B).
Around us, I noticed with a shiver, lay femurs and tibiae, ﬁ nger bones and ribs. Going Coastal
Bone plugs from the patella and the tibial tubercle were taken in line with the incised tendon by using a small saw.
The pain is the result of an overload on your tibia and the connective tissues that attach your muscles to your tibia.
Diabetic necrobiosis typically causes discrete pretibial plaques, not the confluent skin changes seen in this patient.
The left tibia was removed from each bird, cleaned, and marked for identification.
We may well imagine that such scenes were preceded as well as accompanied by a fearful racket within (a familiar device of our low comedy and extravaganza), the effect probably heightened by tempestuous _melodrama_ on the _tibiae_, as both the scenes cited are in _canticum_. The Dramatic Values in Plautus
Some of the tendinous fibers of vastus lateralis and vastus medialis run on each side of the patella to the tibial condyles.
Objective: Evaluation of clinical results and outcomes of low metaphyseal distal tibia fractures with minimal or no intra-articular involvement.
Methods: Eleven cases of Achilles tendon defect were repaired with tendon transposition and iliotibial band transplantation.
For insertion in the proximal tibia, the spinal needle is directed inferiorly at a 45-degree angle from the perpendicular.
The tibia is the larger of the two bones of the lower leg and is the weight-bearing bone of the shin. Emergency Room Errors
It is in its most superficial position as it passes over the medial condyles of the tibia and femur.
These two bones together link the leg to the foot at the ankle joint, although it is the tibia which carries all the weight.
The legs of all insects are made up of the same basic parts - femur, trochanter, coxa, tibia and tarus, but they can differ considerably.
While standing at the side of the examination table, the physician looks for posterior displacement of the tibia (posterior sag sign).
THE TIBIA belongs to the class of long bones and the fibula is quite rudimentary, being represented by a stylet-shaped bone that lies posterior to, and along the outer border of the tibia. Common Diseases of Farm Animals
The preaxial part is derived from the anterior segments, the postaxial from the posterior segments of the limb-bud; and this explains, to a large extent, the innervation of the adult limb, the nerves of the more anterior segments being distributed along the preaxial (radial or tibial), and those of the more posterior along the postaxial (ulnar or fibular) border of the limb. I. Embryology. 12. The Branchial Region
Then we do spinal reflexes - biceps tendon, triceps tendon, crossed extensor reflex, extensor carpi radialis, withdrawl reflex, patellar tendon, gastrocnemius, cranial tibial, and sciatic reflexes. Shooting Up the Cat
The iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia that crosses the hip joint and extends distally to insert on the patella, tibia, and biceps femoris tendon.
In the most experienced skaters, acute injuries and tibial periostitis occurred most frequently during summer training.
In a previous publication we showed that pharmacological inhibition of the PI3K signaling pathway results in reduced endochondral bone growth, and in particular, shortening of the hypertrophic zone in a tibia organ culture system. PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles
Fractures of the bony processes surrounding the elbow-joint, and of the malleoli of the tibia and fibula, were not infrequent, but offered no special features. Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre
Stress fractures in our study, except for one involving the lumbar spine, were located in the tibial, fibular, metatarsal, and navicular bones.
The bird's tibia (lower leg bone) has been fused with some of the upper bones of the foot to form the tibiotarsus.
Bruce Latimer, director of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in Ohio, said an ankle bone and tibia discovered at the site proves the creature walked upright.
The anterior tibialis muscle was chosen because of its function as an antagonist to the peroneal muscles.
In the worst case, the fascia is under such stress that it actually separates from the tibia, which is very painful and can involve a rather slow healing process. ChiRunning
The physician identifies the space between the anterior border of the medial malleolus and the medial border of the tibialis anterior tendon and palpates this space for the articulation of the talus and tibia.
The radius and tibia are, at an early stage in development, on the anterior edge of their respective limbs; the ulna and fibula, posterior; the former are spoken of as preaxial in position, the latter as postaxial. Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata
Vita ejus Puellae, amore septuagenarius senex usque ad insaniam correptus, multis liberis susceptis: multi non sine pudore conspexerunt senem et philosophum podagricium, non sine risu saltantem ad tibiae modos. Anatomy of Melancholy
Body size was assessed using two measures: body length from the frons to the end of the abdomen (in millimeters), and the combined lengths of the hind tibia and tarsus leg segments (in millimeters).
Bone plugs from the patella and the tibial tubercle were taken in line with the incised tendon by using a small saw.
Hind tibiae somewhat incrassated with infuscated tips; the usual setae are long and conspicuous; on the inner face a dark brown band runs from the insertion of the tibia to its middle, where it ends in a point; the infuscated tip of the tibia sends out a much shorter dark brown band which stops before reaching the basal band.
By plotting the lengths of femora, tibiae and metatarsi onto ternary diagrams, Daniel Elvidge and David Unwin found that pterosaurs occupied a tight, compact group of data points within morphospace, and a ‘data cloud’ similar in size to that occupied by bats. Archive 2006-05-01
On examination of the joint, a groove forming three-fourths of a tunnel was found in the external tuberosity of the tibia, leading into the knee-joint beneath the external semilunar cartilage. Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre
Both sexes have a pair of ‘spurs’ on each hind leg where the tibia, or fourth leg segment, joins the tarsus, or foot.
For purposes of analysis, stress injuries to bone were grouped into one of the following categories: femur, tibia, fibula, navicular bone, calcaneus, and forefoot (metatarsal bones and phalanx).
Also known as the shin bone, the tibia is the more medial bone and carries most of the weight transmitted between the femur and foot.
Todd had a contusion on his collarbone, and Kathi had a contusion on her tibia.
At its lower end the tibia forms what is known as the ankle joint by articulating with the next long bone, which is commonly called the tarsus, although the proper name would be really metatarsus. Our Bird Comrades
It has an expanded head with a broad articular surface which articulates with the tibial condyle of the femur.
These two bones together link the leg to the foot at the ankle joint, although it is the tibia which carries all the weight.
Branches supply the following muscles -- obturator, semimembranosus (adductor magnus), biceps femoris (triceps abductor femoris), semitendinosus (biceps rotator tibialis), lateral extensor Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1
Most of these examples are of whales with femurs, tibia, and fibulae; however, some even include feet with complete digits. Luskin, Haeckel, Richardson, Richards - The Panda's Thumb
From them we learn that it requires a coxa, trochanter, femur, tibia, tarsus, ungues, pulvillus, and anterior, medial and posterior spurs to provide a leg for a moth. Moths of the Limberlost
The origin of the tibial coordinate system was selected as the point midway between the tibial eminences on the proximal end of the tibia.
The lateral epicondyle of the humerus, the radius, and the thumb lie along the preaxial border of the upper limb; and the medial epicondyle of the femur, the tibia, and the great toe along the corresponding border of the lower limb. I. Embryology. 12. The Branchial Region
The tibia is shorter, too, than the tibia of the hind leg. The Insect Folk
When excessive, high arches or flat feet can cause compensatory rotation in the tibia and other mechanical stressors in the legs, leading to pain and predisposing to injury.
He was taken to York District Hospital, where surgeons operated the next day, inserting a pin in the tibia to help knit the bones together.
The claw is closeable over its entire length and the prey is fixed between the femur (upper arm) and the tibia (lower arm) of the insect leg.
Petrum: Alij veniunt cum chorda ad collum, alij cum manibus retro ligatis, alij cum cultello in brachio vel tibia defixo, et si post peregrinationem fiat brachium marcidum, illum reputant sanctum, et benè cum Deo suo. The Journal of Friar Odoric
Long bones, such as tibia, grow and elongate through the process of endochondral ossification where skeletal elements are first laid down as cartilage precursors and then this cartilage is replaced by bone PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles
The cause of Blount disease is unknown, but it causes abnormal growth at the top of the tibia bone by the knee joint.
Objective To study the rotation of femoral component and tibial component with CT and evaluate the relationship between patellofemoral complications and rotational alignment of the components.
Chris, son of former Clarets manager and striker Frank, suffered a broken fibula, tibia and cruciate and ankle ligament damage.
It had already metastasized to his spinal column and his bony pelvis, femurs, skull, and tibia.
-- The Posterior Tibial is larger than the anterior and extends from the lower border of the popliteus muscle, to the fossa between the inner ankle and heel, where, beneath the origin of the abductor pollicis, it divides into the internal and external plantar arteries. An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital.
This curves obliquely forward and expands into a broad aponeurosis, which is inserted, in front of the Gracilis and Semitendinous, into the upper part of the medial surface of the body of the tibia, nearly as far forward as the anterior crest. IV. Myology. 8b. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Thigh
The intact left tibiae were fixed by 316L stainless steel plate.
Objective:To investigate the correlation between surgical outcomes and body mass index(BMI) in patients who underwent high tibial osteotomy for osteoarthritis of the knee with genu varum.
They are called cruciate because they cross each other somewhat like the lines of the letter X; and have received the names anterior and posterior, from the position of their attachments to the tibia. III. Syndesmology. 7b. The Knee-joint
The lower end of the femur articulates, through two condyles, with the top of the tibia, which is shaped rather like a plateau.
On the cart lay the following: proximal and distal portions of a left femur; a fragment of proximal left fibula; two fragments of left tibia, one proximal, the other distal, including the mangled malleolus; a portion of left pelvis extending from the pubic bone out into the blade; the talus, navicular, and third and second cuneiforms from a left foot. Spider Bones
In addition to the usual provision for articulation of bones there are situated cartilaginous _menisci_ between the condyles of the femur and the head of the tibia. Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1
In front, expansions from the Vasti and from the fascia lata and its iliotibial band fill in the intervals between the anterior and collateral ligaments, constituting the medial and lateral patellar retinacula. III. Syndesmology. 7b. The Knee-joint
He broke his tibia and damaged his patella tendon and anterior cruciate ligament.
Flexor accessorius longus digitorum, not infrequent, origin from fibula, or tibia, or the deep fascia and ending in a tendon which, after passing beneath the laciniate ligament, joins the tendon of the long flexor or the Quadratus plantæ. IV. Myology. 8c. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Leg
It is caused in part by prolonged hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and results in dysfunction of one or both tibial nerves and a plantigrade stance (down on the hocks).
The Lachman test is performed with the knee at 30 degrees in a supine position and involves anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur.
Methods:The twist angle and eversion angle were measured on 81 sets(male 41 and female 40)of tibiae.
Patients with arthritis of the tarsal tunnel may complain of a burning sensation, pain, and paresthesias over the distribution of the posterior tibial nerve and its branches that worsen with weight bearing.
Peters 'theory is plausible that the screw-like joint between the tibia and the tibial tarsal (astragulus) bones causes these structures to functionate in a manner not in harmony with the provisions allowed by the collateral ligaments of the tarsus, permitting movement only in a direction parallel with the long axis of the body. Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1
When you dorsiflex, youre contracting your shin muscle tibialis anterior. ChiRunning
The lower end of the femur articulates at the knee joint with the tibia (shin bone); the fibula lies beside the tibia on the outer side of the lower leg.
Biomechanical Comparison of Bicortical Versus Unicortical Screw Placement of Proximal Tibia Locking Plates: A Cadaveric Model.
Abdomen yellowish brown, above sprinkled with dark brown, the edges of each segment with several small wart-like prominences; two first segments being also shagreened at the sides, beneath pitchy brown, segments at the base black with green reflections; the femora are pitchy brown; the tibiAe pale yellowish with black spines; the tarsi of a deeper yellow; head dark brown, the trophi and a narrow line on the cheeks yellowish; antennae somewhat ferruginous. Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, Volume 2
In talipes equino-varus where the toes touch the floor and the heel is drawn up and the foot is everted, we treat the tibialis anticus and the peroneus tertius principally. Massage and the Original Swedish Movements
In addition to the rotatory movements associated with the completion of extension and the initiation of flexion, rotation inward or outward can be effected when the joint is partially flexed; these movements take place mainly between the tibia and the menisci, and are freest when the leg is bent at right angles with the thigh. III. Syndesmology. 7b. The Knee-joint
This section passes just below the articular surface of the tibia and slightly above the tibiofibular articulation (seen in next cut).
Shin splints describes the pain and discomfort a runner feels on either side of the shin bone, called the tibia.
The medullar canal was reamed, and an aluminum connecting piece was attached to the top of the tibia with screws and an epoxy resin.
When the patella is situated upon the inner trochlear rim, the tibia must be extended because of the traction exerted by the straight ligaments. Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1
It receives an expansion from the tendon of the Biceps femoris laterally, and from the tendons of the Sartorius, Gracilis, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus medially; in front, it blends with the periosteum covering the subcutaneous surface of the tibia, and with that covering the head and malleolus of the fibula; below, it is continuous with the transverse crural and laciniate ligaments. IV. Myology. 8c. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Leg
The laciniate ligament is a strong fibrous band, extending from the tibial malleolus above to the margin of the calcaneus below, converting a series of bony grooves in this situation into canals for the passage of the tendons of the Flexor muscles and the posterior tibial vessels and tibial nerve into the sole of the foot. IV. Myology. 8d. The Fasciæ Around the Ankle
In the young bird, however, the pulley-shaped apparent end of the tibia is a distinct bone, which represents the bones marked _As., Lectures on Evolution
'tibia utricularia;' Suetonius tells us that Nero promised to appear publicly as a bagpiper. The Broad Highway
The extensor communis digitorum lies close to the outer side of the anterior tibial muscle, and arises from the upper three-fourths of the fibula, from the interosseous ligament and intermuscular septum. Surgical Anatomy
No significant difference in total mean chondrocyte density between trochlear, patellar, tibial, and femoral condyles was observed.
If the MCL has been torn where it attaches to the thighbone (femur) or shinbone (tibia), the surgeon will re-attach the ligament to the bone using large stitches or a metal screw or bone staple. Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: On the Slopes, Take Smart Steps to Prevent Ski Knees, Skier's Thumb, Serious Head Injuries
He was not going to abandon a diagnosis of fractured tibia simply because blood was pouring from a severed hand. C B GREENFIELD - A LITTLE MADNESS
The tibiae and fibulae of the lower legs came next. Mortal Remains
On separating the anterior tibial and common extensor muscles, we find the extensor pollicis, C c, which, concealed between the two, arises from the middle of the fibula, and the interosseous ligament; its tendon passes beneath the annular ligament in front of the ankle joint, and after traversing the inner part of the dorsum of the foot, becomes inserted into the three phalanges of the great toe. Surgical Anatomy
Note that thick, strong angles of tibia are not violated.
The earliest members of the group had two separate leg bones, the tibia and fibula, just like humans.
The mainstream of modern treatment of tibial plateau fracture is limited opening, direct or indirect reduction, and biological osteosynthesis.
Methods: Using the arthroscope to treat 44 patients with tibial plateau fractures.
Additional resorbable sutures were used to refix the tibionavicular and tibial spring ligaments.
Miss Rowley, 29, broke her tibia and fibula bones and underwent two operations which resulted in her left leg being half an inch shorter than the right.
This important segment of the limb is composed of two bones, the larger of which is called the tibia, the smaller the fibula. Our Bird Comrades
Case No. 5: 58 year-old woman fell, sustaining a left ankle sprain and bruising over the ankle and tibia.
Conclusion C7 nerve transfer to repair the femoral nerve through the vascularized tibial nerve bridging in two stages could reconstruct the movement and sensation function of lower limb of paraplegia.
A bursa, which usually communicates with the cavity of the knee-joint, is situated between the femur and the portion of the Quadriceps tendon above the patella; another is interposed between the tendon and the upper part of the front of the tibia; and a third, the prepatellar bursa, is placed over the patella itself. IV. Myology. 8b. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Thigh
Javier Mugica Astibia, a town councillor in Navarra, by placing a bomb under his van.
X-rays later revealed that both the tibia and fibula bones in Marcus's right leg fractured.
“Most of these examples are of whales with femurs, tibia, and fibulae; however, some even include feet with complete digits.” Luskin, Haeckel, Richardson, Richards - The Panda's Thumb
When aligned, the surgeon drilled into the medullary canal of the tibia and seated the tibial prosthesis.
Note that thick, strong angles of tibia are not violated.
The femur-tibia (FT) feedback system of the stick insect is one of the best known motion feedback systems in arthropods.
Leg specimens were prepared by transversely sectioning the proximal tibia above the proximal tibiofibular syndesmosis with a bone saw.
The tibia and fibula are fused, especially distally, to form a single element, the tibiotarsus.
The upper surfaces of the menisci are concave, and in contact with the condyles of the femur; their lower surfaces are flat, and rest upon the head of the tibia; both surfaces are smooth, and invested by synovial membrane. III. Syndesmology. 7b. The Knee-joint
I found published tables of data on limb proportions, where it turned out that indriid lemurs are closer to Homo in femur: tibia: pes ratios than any other primates. Literally, flying lemurs (and not dermopterans)
The differential diagnosis includes venous stasis dermatitis, pretibial myxedema, filariasis, and ichthyosis.
In addition to the pretarsus, tarsus, tibia and femur, insects have two proximal (closer to the body) segments not shown in the figure.
This is the best working angle to prepare the notch, drill the tibial tunnel, and initiate the femoral guide pin before fully flexing the knee.
How does tibial fracture restore quickly? How fast?
It is innervated by the anterior interosseous nerve and may be represented as the tibialis posterior of the leg.
It ends by dividing into branches, which anastomose with the medial inferior and lateral superior genicular arteries, and with the anterior recurrent tibial artery. VI. The Arteries. 6c. The Popliteal Artery
On the day after the final molt, each male was weighed and the tibia-patella length of a foreleg was measured while he was anesthetized with CO 2.
Eundemque noctibus micare crebris ignibus, Ægipanum Satyrorumque lascivia impleri, tibiarum ac fistulae cantu tympanorumque et cymbalorum sonitu strepere. The Fardle of Facions, conteining the aunciente maners, customes and lawes, of the peoples enhabiting the two partes of the earth, called Affricke and Asie
Height, weight, ulna, forearm, tibia, and lower leg lengths were measured using a Harpenden stadiometer and calipers, and electronic scales.
The female mining bee above (probably Andrena tibialis) has been stylopised by a parasite: Stylops melittae.
A bee's "corbiculae", or pollen-baskets, are located on its tibiae (midsegments of its legs). Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local
The point at which the main artery, F, Plate 66, gives off the anterior tibial, is at the lower border of the popliteus muscle, on a level with Surgical Anatomy
However, as a 4 year old he had a fractured tibia and fibula.
Vel si forte vestimentum de industria elevetur, ut pedum ac tibiarum pars aliqua conspiciatur, dum templum aut locum aliquem adierit. Anatomy of Melancholy
The preaxial part is derived from the anterior segments, the postaxial from the posterior segments of the limb-bud; and this explains, to a large extent, the innervation of the adult limb, the nerves of the more anterior segments being distributed along the preaxial (radial or tibial), and those of the more posterior along the postaxial (ulnar or fibular) border of the limb. I. Embryology. 12. The Branchial Region
When fully flexed, the posterior condyles of both the femur and tibia are in contact.
More properly, the patella may be regarded as a sesamoid bone, developed in the tendon of the Quadriceps; and the ligamentum patellæ, which is continued from the apex of the patella to the tuberosity of the tibia, as the proper tendon of insertion of the muscle, the medial and lateral patellar retinacula (see p. 338) being expansions from its borders. IV. Myology. 8b. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Thigh
Objective To study the effect of transverse tibial bone transport method on stimulating revascularization in a dog hind limb ischemic model.
The anterior tibial may become plexiform on the dorsum of the foot, giving rise to the dorsal intermetatarsals.
The dinosaur remains - which include a skull, both thigh bones and both tibiae shin bones - were unearthed from rocks in the Hell Creek Formation of eastern Montana, US. Did T-Rex taste just like chicken? - The Panda's Thumb
The grafts were mounted onto steel cables and snap hooks in the load frame using either the holes in the tibial diaphysis or tendon graft loops.
We digitized the pelvis, femur, tibia, fibula, astragalus, calcaneum, distal tarsals, and metatarsals II-IV.
The meat-bearing parts of the fore - and hind legs (represented by scapulae, humeri, radii, ulnae, pelves, femora and tibiae) and the axial skeleton (vertebrae and ribs) were less frequently present. Interactive Dig Sagalassos - Subsistence Studies Report 2
A cockroach leg is made up of a number of distinct segments, arranged along the proximo-distal axis in the order coxa, femur, tibia, tarsus.
The short (posterior) saphena nerve, formed by the union of branches from the peronaeal and posterior tibial nerves. Surgical Anatomy
Calva: a skull-cap: = epicranium, q.v. Calx: the distal end of the tibia; the curving basal portion of the first tarsal joint. Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
Unlike the collection above, this shows different parts of the skeleton: lots of leg bones femora, tibia, metapodials, carpals and tarsals, phalanges. Bone Fragments and Archaeology
The branches of the posterior tibial artery are the fibular circumflex branch, peroneal, tibial nutrient, communicating posterior medial malleolar, and the medial calcaneal.
The medial inferior genicular first descends along the upper margin of the Popliteus, to which it gives branches; it then passes below the medial condyle of the tibia, beneath the tibial collateral ligament, at the anterior border of which it ascends to the front and medial side of the joint, to supply the upper end of the tibia and the articulation of the knee, anastomosing with the lateral inferior and medial superior genicular arteries. VI. The Arteries. 6c. The Popliteal Artery
Together with several of the thigh muscles, the iliotibial band acts to provide stability to the outside of the knee joint.
With this method, radiopacity of the physis of the tibial tubercle is used as an indicator of skeletal maturity of the knee since it is the last physis of the knee to bridge.
The anterior compartment is defined by the tibia, interosseous septum, fibula, and a line of fascia extending from it in an anterolateral direction.
A bird with a broken tibia popped off her own cast after a week.
The kneecap is then moved across to the outer side of the knee to expose the knee joint behind it, between the tibia (shin bone) and the femur (thigh bone).
The second segment, or tibia, is also long, and in most species is equipped with a line of wicked barbs pointing outward.
He also had tenderness bilaterally over the distal radius and ulna, and anterior tibia.
Objective: To provide morphologic bases for clinical selective tibial neurotomy of the muscular branches to the gastrocnemius for calf reduction.
The nutrient artery of tibia is the main source of blood supply in the bone marrow.
Height, weight, ulna, forearm, tibia, and lower leg lengths were measured using a Harpenden stadiometer and calipers, and electronic scales.
The lateral epicondyle of the humerus, the radius, and the thumb lie along the preaxial border of the upper limb; and the medial epicondyle of the femur, the tibia, and the great toe along the corresponding border of the lower limb. I. Embryology. 12. The Branchial Region
The devices were attached with adhesive tape to the skin overlying the subject's tibial tubercles.
Yes, Mollie, there is a bone in your leg called the tibia, and you have The Insect Folk
The surgeon will penetrate the last the most easily, particularly by taking for his guide the eminence which indicates the attachment of the tibialis anticus muscle to the inside of the os naviculare. A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners
In whatever condition the two vessels may be found, there will always be seen ramifying around the ankle-joint, articular branches, which anastomose freely with each other and with those of the anterior tibial. Surgical Anatomy
From them we learn that it requires a coxa, trochanter, femur, tibia, tarsus, ungues, pulvillus, and anterior, medial and posterior spurs to provide a leg for a moth. Moths of the Limberlost
Overall, the most common race-training injuries in Newmarket were hind limb stress fractures, specifically of the tibia, said Pete Ramzan, BVSc (Sydney), MRCVS, partner at Rossdale TheHorse.com News
He lived only ten weeks after his diagnosis, the disease having already metastasized to his spine and bony pelvis, femur, skull, and tibia.
The three specimens in the UNIMAS Collection examined slightly varied in the coloration of tibiae from dark testaceous to fulvous, two specimens have a yellowish femora and darker brownish tibiae.
In some rare instances the popliteal artery is found to divide above the popliteus muscle into the anterior, or the posterior tibial, or the peronaeal. Surgical Anatomy
The hind limb includes a femur, tibia, fibula, astragalus, calcaneum, distal tarsal four, and remains of four metatarsals and two phalanges.
The nerve supply of the knee comes from the tibial, common peroneal, femoral, and obturator sources.
In the latter case the foremost upper molar is small; the fibula is distinct, and never united, except in some cases where it is attached to the extremity of the tibia; the zygomatic arch is formed chiefly by the malar, which is not supported beneath by a continuation of the zygomatic process of the maxillary; collar-bones perfect; upper lip cleft; the muffle small and naked; tail cylindrical and hairy (except in _Castoridae_). Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon
Femur - ora: the thigh: usually the stoutest segment of the leg, articulated to the body through trochanter and coxa and bearing the tibia at its distal end: in Coccidae and quite commonly, the femur and trochanter are considered as one, for measuring purposes. Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
The tibialis anticus lies along the outer side of the tibia, from which, and from the head of the fibula and interosseous ligament, it arises tendinous and fleshy. Surgical Anatomy
D. TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTEES: STEP OVER STEP: When ascending stairs, the transtibial amputee who does not have the ability to dorsiflex his foot/ankle assembly must generate a stronger concentric contraction of the knee and hip extensors in order to successfully transfer body weight over the prosthetic limb. Recently Uploaded Slideshows
The ruptured interosseous ligament is obvious in this case from the diastasis of the tibia and fibula, and the small avulsion fragment from the lateral aspect of the tibia.
A flat plate of steel alloy or titanium replaces the top end of the tibia.
Histologic evaluation of the tibial tunnel for the goats sacrificed after 18 weeks of healing showed all grafts to be revascularized and repopulated with viable cells, particularly at the periphery.
“The tibial shaft was unstable, so you managed the fracture with calcaneal pin traction, is that correct?” Spider Bones
Common sites are the tibia, fibula, metatarsals, lumbar spine (pars interarticularis), and the hip (proximal femur).
It is very revealing that modern medicine with so many new diseasesAIDS, SARS, Lymehas not to my knowledge in the last fifty years come up with a metaphor as colorful as the mulberry molar or the cracked-pot skull or the saber-shinned tibia. Abraham Verghese - An interview with author
Behind the medial malleolus, the tendons, bloodvessels, and nerve are arranged, under cover of the laciniate ligament, in the following order from the medial to the lateral side: (1) the tendons of the Tibialis posterior and Flexor digitorum longus, lying in the same groove, behind the malleolus, the former being the more medial. VI. The Arteries. 1F. The Posterior Tibial Artery
One patient did require revision of the tibial tubercle osteotomy because of traumatic displacement.
The ankle joint is formed by the articulation of the talus with the tibia and fibula.
It is believed that this articulation permitted a sliding movement of the tibia on the astragalus.
-- The peroneal artery rises from the posterior tibial, about an inch below the popliteus muscle, and terminates upon the outer side of the os-calcis. An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital.
No other patient had an articular cartilage injury of the patella, trochlea, or tibia.
In addition to the pretarsus, tarsus, tibia and femur, insects have two proximal (closer to the body) segments not shown in the figure.
The pain is usually felt at the knee, around the end of the thigh bone where the iliotibial band crosses over the bone and the muscle.
Evidence of past fractures of the tibia and four fingers of the left hand. THE ENDLESS GAME
Severe injuries, involving the loss of tibiae, femora, and entire legs were rare but did occur in four exclusive and six nonexclusive pairs.
Examination showed jugular venous distension and bilateral pretibial pitting edema.
But now, on the left side, the bone spur is abutting your tibia, and on the right side, we think a bit has broken off and entered your knee capsule. MY KNEES (PART ONE) -- DIAGNOSIS
But other researchers soon proved nature could create fractures just like those at Old Crow with embarrassing ease, and redated in the 1980s the caribou tibia flesher proved to be only 1,350 years old. North America's Vast Legacy
Patients with arthritis of the tarsal tunnel may complain of a burning sensation, pain, and paresthesias over the distribution of the posterior tibial nerve and its branches that worsen with weight bearing.

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