Leg Joint

40. The lower part is joined to the bone with a double head, and the kneecap by mutual interlocking. Refer to the said thigh bone in Illustrations A and B.

38. The head of the thigh bone. See Illustration A.

39. The exterior or large rotator of the thigh bone. See Illustration A.

40. The interior or small rotator of the thigh bone. Refer to Illustration A.

41. The inner lower projection of the thigh bone. See Illustrations A and B.

42. The outer lower projection of the thigh bone. See Illustrations A and B.

43. The kneecap, being round and broad bone, is mobile. Its function is to provide stability in bending. See Illustration A.

44. The shinbone, located between the knee and the ankle, comprises two bones, similar to the lower arm or ulna. The largest part is known as the shinbone; the other is the fibula. The large shinbone has a protrusion at the top, receiving the thigh. From the front, it is longitudinally sharp; hence, we often experience sharp pain when striking the shins. It is covered with little flesh to maintain the beauty and decor of the legs. Just like eyes positioned at the head as guards, similarly, one observes that the bones at the back are provided with more flesh to preserve themselves. See Illustrations A and B.

45. The fibula or small calf bone being quite small.

Translation Notes

- 'Been-Koppeling' is translated as 'Leg Joint'.
- 'Knye-Schijf' refers to 'kneecap'.
- 'Dye-been' is translated as 'thigh bone'.
- 'Scheen-been' refers to 'shinbone'.
- 'Speek of Kuyt-been' translates to 'fibula'.