Tibia with upper shaft oblique fracture

Object numberGC.11995
TitleTibia with upper shaft oblique fracture
DescriptionProximal portion of an adult right tibia, showing a recent fracture.
Commencing posteriorly at the junction of the diaphysis with the proximal epiphysis the fracture passes distally and anteriorly to terminate in a sharp apex 50 mm. distal from the tibial tuberosity. A fracture has extended proximally to produce a triradiate fissure of the articular surface of tie lateral condyle.
Object nameBONE, tibia
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 19 cm
Depth: 11.5 cm