7. Knee, leg, ankle, foot Flashcards
Where name is given to the distal end of the fibula and tibia?
Malleolus
Name the 2 regions of the tibia that articulate with the knee joint?
Medial and lateral tibial plateaus
Where are sesamoid bones found in the foot?
Inferior side of head of 1st metatarsal - within the 2 tendons of FHB
Name and describe the position of the 7 bones of the body of the foot
Most dorsal: inferior = calcaneus, superior = talus In front of this: - medial = navicular -lateral = cuboid in front of this: 3 cuneiforms
What action do the muscles of the anterior leg carry out?
Dorsifexion (true extension)
Recall the neurovascular supply of the anterior compartment of the leg
Deep peroneal nerve
Anterior tibial artery
Recall the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg
TA
EDL
EHL
Recall the proximal and distal attachments of the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg
PA: TA and EDL = lateral condyle EHL = middle part of ant fibula DA: TA = medial cuneiform, 1st metatarsal EDL = middle and distal phalanges EHL = distal phalanx of hallux
Recall the neurovascular supply of the lateral compartment of the leg
Superficial peroneal nerve
Peroneal artery
Recall the muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg
Peroneus longus and brevis
Which muscles of the thigh act across the knee?
TFL Sartorius Quads Gracilis All hamstrings
What is the action of PL and PB?
Evert foot (sole away from midline) Plantarflexion
What is the path of PL and PB?
Behind lateral malleolus and attaches to metatarsals
Recall the position of EDB
Intrinsic muscle of dorsal compartment of foot, attaching to extensor expansions
Recall the muscles of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Plantaris
Recall the attachments of the gastrocnemius
PA: medial and lateral heads attach to condylar region
DA: two bellies combine to form a tendon that attaches at calcaneus = Achilles’
Which muscles are known as the “triceps surae”?
2 heads of gastrocnemius and soleus
Which muscles form the Achilles’ tendon?
Triceps surae
Recall the muscles of the deep compartment of the leg
Popliteus
FDL
FHL
Tibialis posterior
Recall the paths of the tendons of the deep posterior compartment of the leg
Pass below the medial malleolus and tendons pass to sole of foot
Where does the tibialis posterior muscle distally attach and act?
DA = medial metatarsal
Acts across ankle joint –> plantarflexion
What is the function of the muscles of the deep posterior comparement of the leg?
Plantarflexion
Recall the nerve supply to the sole and dorsum of the foot
Sole = tibial nerve Dorsum = common peroneal nerve
What is the main function of the intrinsic muscles of the foot?
Shock absorbers that adjust to uneven surfaces
How many layers of muscles are there in the sole of the foot?
4
Recall the key intrinsic muscles of each layer of the sole of the foot, and the muscles of the dorsum of the foot
- AHL, FDB, ADM
- Quadratus plantae, tendons of FHL and FDL, lumbricals
- FHB, Adductor hallucis, FDM
- Plantar and dorsal innterossei
Dorsum:
EDB
EHB
Recall the boundaries of the popliteal fossa
Biceps femoris
Semimembranosus
Medial and lateral heads of gastrocnemius
Recall the key contents of the popliteal fossa
Popliteal artery and vein
Tibial and common peroneal nerve
Short saphenous nerve
Popliteal lymph nodes
What are the tibial and common peroneal nerves branches of and where do they begin?
Sciatic nerve
Divides just superior to popliteal fossa
What do branches of the tibial and common peroneal nerves join to form?
Sural nerve
Recall the ligaments of the knee joint
Ant and post cruciate ligaments
Med and lat collateral ligaments
Recall the 5 components of the extensor mechanism of the knee
Quadriceps Quadriceps tendon Patella Patellar ligament Tibial tuberosity