The articular surfaces of the medial and lateral condyles and the intercondylar region together form a “tibial plateau,” which articulates with and is anchored to the distal end of the femur. Inferior to the condyles on the proximal part of the shaft is a large tibial tuberosity and roughenings for muscle and ligament attachments.
The tibial condyles are thick horizontal discs of bone attached to the top of the tibial shaft (Fig. 6.55).