APMLE LEA Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Ossification of proximal Fibula - Correct answer-3-4 yr
Ossification of proximal Tibia - Correct answer-Birth
Primary Ossification of Met 1 & 5 - Correct answer-10 weeks IU
Primary Ossification of Met 2-4 - Correct answer-9 weeks IU
Secondary Ossification for all phalanges - Correct answer-2-8 yr
Ossification for PROXIMAL phalanx 1 - Correct answer-11 wk
Ossification for PROXIMAL phalages 2-4 - Correct answer-14 wks
Ossification for PROXIMAL phalanx 5 - Correct answer-15 wks
Ossification of Ischium & Pubis - Correct answer-16 wk IU
which bones articulate with the lateral cuneiform? - Correct answer-• navicular
• intermediate cuneiform
• cuboid
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, • 2nd metatarsal
• 3rd metatarsal
• 4th metatarsal
where is the secondary cuboid found? - Correct answer-plantar medial
where is the secondary calcaneus found? - Correct answer-dorsal anterior medial
where on fibula is the nutrient foramen? - Correct answer-Posteriorlateral surface
lower ⅓
which talar tubercle is largest? - Correct answer-lateral
on which side is the sulcus tali widest? - Correct answer-angles from proximal
medial to distolateral, where it is widest
how does the talus change position as we age? - Correct answer-elevates and
moves lateraly
which 2 lines are continuous with the medial lip of the femur? - Correct answer-
Sipral
Supracondylar line connects to aDductor tubercle
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Answers
Ossification of proximal Fibula - Correct answer-3-4 yr
Ossification of proximal Tibia - Correct answer-Birth
Primary Ossification of Met 1 & 5 - Correct answer-10 weeks IU
Primary Ossification of Met 2-4 - Correct answer-9 weeks IU
Secondary Ossification for all phalanges - Correct answer-2-8 yr
Ossification for PROXIMAL phalanx 1 - Correct answer-11 wk
Ossification for PROXIMAL phalages 2-4 - Correct answer-14 wks
Ossification for PROXIMAL phalanx 5 - Correct answer-15 wks
Ossification of Ischium & Pubis - Correct answer-16 wk IU
which bones articulate with the lateral cuneiform? - Correct answer-• navicular
• intermediate cuneiform
• cuboid
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, • 2nd metatarsal
• 3rd metatarsal
• 4th metatarsal
where is the secondary cuboid found? - Correct answer-plantar medial
where is the secondary calcaneus found? - Correct answer-dorsal anterior medial
where on fibula is the nutrient foramen? - Correct answer-Posteriorlateral surface
lower ⅓
which talar tubercle is largest? - Correct answer-lateral
on which side is the sulcus tali widest? - Correct answer-angles from proximal
medial to distolateral, where it is widest
how does the talus change position as we age? - Correct answer-elevates and
moves lateraly
which 2 lines are continuous with the medial lip of the femur? - Correct answer-
Sipral
Supracondylar line connects to aDductor tubercle
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