3.5.3 Review of Anatomy Flashcards
What is the normal angle of the femoral neck?
126 degrees
What are coxa vera and coxa valga?
In regards to femoral neck angle
Coxa vara is less than 126
Coxa valga is greater than 126
How would you describe the hip joint capsule during extension?
Hip joint capsule fibers stay spiral when the joint is extended.
Hip extension is limited by?
The iliofemoral ligament
What does the Tibial/Medial collateral ligament attach to that the fibular/lateral collateral ligament does not?
The MCL attaches to the joint capsule while the LCL does not
Describe the origin and insertion of the ACL and PCL
The curved nature of the distal end of the femur does what to the cruciate ligaments?
The cruciate ligaments become more taught during extension
What the effect of the cruciate ligaments on the leg?
Which meniscus is most likely to tear?
The medial meniscus because it attaches to joint capsule and medial collateral ligament.
What muscles are involved in locking and unlocking the knee?
The popliteus muscles contract to laterally rotate the femoral condyles before flexion
The ankle joint is less stable when? Why?
What ligaments will be strained in the ankle on an inversion injury?
Anterior talofibular
Calcaneofibular
Posterior talofibular
What ligament of the ankle is injured during an eversion injury?
Deltoid ligament
When the ankle is in this position it is most likely to be injured.
Plantar flexion
Describe the difference between grade 1, 2, and 3 ankle sprains.
Compare a lateral ankle sprain to a medial ankle sprain.
What is a Jone’s fracture?
Proximal end of 5th metatarsal bone of foot.
Describe the Jones Classification
What is a high ankle sprain?
What is club foot?
Where is the L1 dermatome?
Inguinal ligament
Where is the L4 dermatome?
Patella and medial mallelous
Where is the L5 dermatome?
Dorsum of the foot
Where is the S1 dermatome?
Lateral mallelous and lateral back of thigh an calf
