Lower limb bones

In this talk, the focus is lower limb bones supported by coverage of the structure, function and anatomy of the lower limb skeleton highlighting how its bones and joints support weight bearing and mobility. We will review key bones such as the femur, tibia, fibula and the bones of the foot along with their important landmarks and roles in movement. We will also explore how specialized joints and bone architecture optimize stability, shock absorption and efficient locomotion. Finally, we will discuss how these features contribute to injury prevention and functional movement during daily activities. The lower limb skeleton is fundamental for weight bearing and mobility supporting standing, walking, running and jumping. It also protects delicate structures and serves as muscle attachment sites. The bones from hip to toes include the femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges all connected at specialized joints such as the hip, knee, and ankle. Understanding their anatomy and function enhances appreciation of movement and the skeleton's response to stress during activity. The femur, the body's longest and strongest bone forms the thigh and articulates with the pelvis at the hip and the tibia at the knee. Key landmarks the greater and lesser trochanters are important muscle attachment sites. The patella or kneecap is a sesamoid bone within the quadriceps tendon, increasing muscle leverage during knee extension. The tibia bearing most body weight features