anatomy of lower llimb Flashcards
superficial muscle group of gluteal region and function
gluteus maximus , meidus, minimus and tensor fascia latae
medial rotators of thigh
what are the gluteal region innervated by
gluteal nerves
deep muscle group of gluteal region and function
piriformis, obturator internus, gamelli and quadratus femoris
lateral rotators of thigh and hip stabilisers
how do nerves enter/ exit pelvis and perineum
greater and lesser sciatic foramen
what is the sciatic foramen formed by
sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments
where do the sciatic nerves enter/ exit
L4-S3
where does the pudenal nerve enter and exit
s2-s4
where does the posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh enter and exit
s1-s3
what does the sciatic nerve seperate into
tibial nerve and common fibular
what does the sciatic nerve supply
posterior thigh
all leg and foot muscles and most of skin
what type of fascia in shins
cural gfasciaw
what type of fascia in thigh
fascia lata
what type of joint is the hip
ball and socket
what type of joints are ball and socket
synovial
what arteries supply the hip
medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries
what type of joint is the knee
hinge type synovial joint
what is the hip a fusion of
ilium
pubis
ischium
what is between sacrum and ilium
sacroiliac joint
what lines the acetabulum
labrum- cartilage
what stabilises hip joint
ischiofermoral ligament, pubofemoral ligament and iliofemoral ligament - y shaped
blood supply to head of femur
lateral, medial circumflex femoral arteries
profunda femoris
deltoid ligaments
tibiocalcaneal, tibionavicular, posterior and anterior tibiotalur
which nerve is responsible for foot drop
deep peroneal nerve which is a branch of the fibular nerve
whichnerve for dorsiflexion
deep fibular
