Anatomy (Lower Limb)

Question 1

Inferior Gluteal Nerve Innervations

Answer 1

• Gluteus Maximus

Question 2

Superior Gluteal Nerve Innervations

Answer 2

• Gluteus medius
• Gluteus Minimus
• Tensor fasciae latae (IT Band)

Question 3

Sacral Plexus Branches Innervations

Answer 3

“PSOIQ”

• Piriformis
• Superior gemellus
• Obturator internus
• Inferior gemellus
• Quadratus femoris
• Psoas major

Question 4

Sciatic Nerve Innervations

Answer 4

• Posterior thigh

Question 5

Femoral Nerve Innervations

Answer 5

• Anterior thigh

Question 6

Obturator Nerve Innervations

Answer 6

• Medial thigh

Question 7

Deep Fibular Nerve Innervations

Answer 7

• Anterior leg

Question 8

Superficial Fibual Nerve Innervations

Answer 8

• Lateral leg

Question 9

Tibial Nerve Innervations

Answer 9

• Posterior leg

Question 10

Trendelenburg Gait

Answer 10

• Something is wrong with the gluteus medius & minimus
• Left side messed up means right hip will drop while walking due to no aBduction of it

Question 11

Deep Gluteal Region Mnemonic

Answer 11

• “People Stupidly Offer Inferior Quality”
• Piriformis, Superior gemellus, Obturator internus, Inferior gemellus, Quadratus femoris

Question 12

Intragluteal Injections

Answer 12

• Superior to the piriformis due to less things to worry about hitting

Question 13

Standing Arch

Answer 13

• Load is transmitted from vertebral column to femurs via acetabulofemoral joints

Question 14

Seated Arch

Answer 14

• Ischial tuberosities bear the weight

Question 15

Capsular Ligaments of Hip Joint

Answer 15

• Thickenings of joint capsule
• Improves strength and stability of hip joint

Question 16

Zona Orbicularis

Answer 16

• Ring of deep fibers that circle femur neck
• “Handcuffs tight on wrist to prevent hand from slipping through”

Question 17

Compartment Syndrome

Answer 17

• Enclosed by non-distensible (tight) fascia
• Fluid buildup compresses veins and arteries since fascia doesn’t give

Question 18

Iliotibial Tract (IT Band)

Answer 18

• Thickening of fascia lata on lateral side of thigh

Question 19

Iliacus & Psoas Major after Inguinal Ligament

Answer 19

• Iliopsoas since they combine

Question 20

Charley Horse

Answer 20

• Caused by ischemia (inadequate blood supply) or contusion that rupture BV
• Common in torn fibers of rectus femoris

Question 21

Structures in the Femoral Triangle

Answer 21

• “NAVEL”
• Femoral Nerve (not in the sheath)
• Femoral Artery
• Femoral Vein
• Empty Space (femoral canal - femoral hernia site)
• Lymphatic vessel

Question 22

Pes Anserinus

Answer 22

• “Goose Foot” that stabilizes medial knee
• “Some Geese STink”
• Sartorius
• Gracilis
• SemiTendinosus

Question 23

L4/L5 Herniated Disc

Answer 23

• Causes severe pain along sciatic nerve

Question 24

Popliteal Fossa Contents

Answer 24

• Popliteal artery
• Popliteal vein
• Fibular andn Tibial nerves

Question 25

Potts-Fracture

Answer 25

• Evertion causing the ankle to dislocate
• Can tear medial melleolus or break the fibula

Question 26

Too Many Toes Syndrome

Answer 26

• Medial arch collapses and toes are too lateral
• Caused by dysfunction in Tibialis posterior tendon

Question 27

Bones of Foot Mneumonic

Answer 27

• “C, N, T, Square, Circle”
• Cuneiforms
• Navicular
• Talus
• Cuboid (square shaped)
• Calcaneus (circular shaped heel)

Question 28

Medial Plantar Nerve Innervation Mneumonic

Answer 28

• “ABby FolDs FresH Lettuce”
• ABductor hallucis
• Flexor Digitorum brevis
• Flexor Hallucis brevis
• Lumbrical (2)