Tibia

Question 1

What is the Tibial plateau?

Answer 1

The condyles form a flat surface for articulation with the condyles of the Femur

Question 2

What is the main function of the Tibia?

Answer 2

Only weight bearing bone in the lower leg

Question 3

Which group of people do fractures of the Tibia most commonly occur in?

Answer 3

Middle age to elderly people

Question 4

Which area of the Tibia is most prone to fracture?

Answer 4

Proximal end of the Tibia usually due to trauma.

Question 5

How can the Tibia be damaged at the ankle?

Answer 5

The medial malleolus can be fractured from over eversion of the ankle