What is the name of the joint surface in the hip for the femur? Bone Types of Lower Extremities Number of bones present/Lower Extremity 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Note - individual names of tarsals, metatarsals & phalanges are not required EXCEPT talus and calcaneus. 6. Which is the largest and heaviest bone in the body? 7. What is the role of the fibula? 8. Which bone of the tarsal group is the only one to articulate with the tibia?
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This joint surface is called the acetabulum, which is a part of the pelvic bone and forms the socket in which the head of the femur articulates. Show more…
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