Anatomy Part 1 Flashcards
Skeletal, Upper ext, Lower ext, Head, Nervous system, The Neck and Vertebral Column
Normal anatomical position of the body.
Body erect, head directed anteriorly and forearm on sides supinated.
Fundamental type of skeletal system.
Connective tissues
Classification of clavicle as to location.
Appendicular
Which of the bones is classified as short bone? A. First metatarsal B. Calcaneus C. Middle phalanx D. Distal phalanx
B. Calcaneus
💡phalanges are considered long bones
End of bone, composed mostly of spongy bone.
Epiphysis
Covers the surface of the epiphyses that function to decrease friction at joint surfaces.
Articular cartilage
💡made up of HYALINE cartilage
Responsible for red cell formation in infants
Red marrow
💡yellow marrow are fats.
Germ layer of origin of Humerus.
Somatic mesoderm
💡Paraxial mesoderm: bones attached to muscles
💡Splanchnic mesoderm: cardiac and smooth muscles
💡Somatic mesoderm: Limb muscles (appendicular)
Immovable joints are also known as:
Synarthroses
💡Amphiarthroses: slightly movable
💡Diarthroses: freely movable
7 types of synovial joints.
Plane: sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular
Hinge/Ginglymus: elbow, knee, ankle
Pivot/Trochoid: atlantoaxial, radioulnar
Condyloid: mcp/knuckles
Ellipsoidal: wrist
Saddle: carpometacarpal of thumb
Ball and socket/Enarthroses: shoulder, hip
Contents of axilla.
Axillary vein
Axillary artery
Brachial plexus
Where will you insert the needle in Brachial Nerve Plexus Block?
Proximal part of the sheath.
💡position verified by feeling the Pulsations of the 3rd Part of the Axillary artery.
The following muscles are classified as "rotator cuff", except: A. Supraspinatus B. Infraspinatus C. Teres Major D. Teres Minor
C. Teres Major
rotator cuff muscles: ✔️supraspinatus: above ✔️inraspinatus: posterior ✔️teres minor:posterior ✔️subscapularis: anterior
Stabilizes the shoulder joint.
Rotator cuff muscles
Weakest part of the rotator cuff.
Inferior
💡unprotected by muscles.
Main abductor of the shoulder.
Deltoid
Initiate the abduction of shoulder.
Supraspinatus
2 intrinsic muscles of shoulder supplied by Axillary nerve.
Teres Minor
Deltoid
Lateral rotators of shoulder.
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Medial rotators of shoulder.
Subscapularis
Teres major
Intrinsic muscles of shoulder supplied by Suprascapular nerve.
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Intrinsic muscle of shoulder supplied by Subrascapular nerve.
Subscapularis: upper
Teres major: lower
More common dislocation of shoulder joint due to sudden violence applied to the humerus with the joint fully abducted that tilts the humeral head downward into the inferior weak part.
Anterior Inferior Dislocation
Rare dislocation of shoulder, caused by direct violence to the front of the joint.
Posterior dislocation
Most commonly affected tendon in inflammation of rotator cuff.
Tendon of Supraspinatus muscle.
*pain anterior ans superior to the shoulder during ABDUCTION.
Contents of Quadrangular space.
Axillary nerve (circumflex nerve) Posterior circumflex vessels
Boundaries of Quadrangular space.
Above: Teres minor
Below: Teres major
Medial: Long head of Triceps brachii
Lateral: Surgical neck of Humerus
Boundaries of Triangular space.
Above: Teres minor
Below: Teres major
Lateral: Long head of Triceps brachii
Contents of Triangular space.
Circumflex scapular vessels
Intrinsic muscles of the hand supplied by Ulnar nerve.
3 Palmar interossei: aDduct fingers
4 Dorsal interossei: aBduct fingers
“PAD-DAB”
4 Lumbricales: MEDIAL part; Flex MCP joint
Extrinsic muscles of hand and their actions.
Flexor digitorum superficialis: flexes the PROXIMAL IP joints (Median nerve)
Flexor digitorum profundus: flexes DISTAL IP joints (Median(lat) and Ulnar(med))
5 Terminal braches of Brachial plexus.
Axillary nerve: deltoid and teres minor
Musculocutaneous nerve: anterior/flexor of arm
Radial nerve: posterior/extensor of arm & forearm
Median nerve: anterior/flexor of forearm except FCU and FDP (medial part), thenar
Ulnar nerve: intrinsic muscles of hand, FCU and FDP (lateral part), hypothenar
Composition of brachial plexus.
5 roots
3 trunks
6 divisions
3 cords
Anterior division that innervate the anterior compartment of arm and forearm that act as Flexors.
Musculocutaneous (C5-C7) Ulnar (C8-T1) Median (C8-T1) Lateral Pectoral (C5-C7) Medial Pectoral (C8-T1)
Posterior division that innervate the posterior compartment of arm and forearm that act as Extensors.
Axillary (C5 and C6)
Radial (C5-T1)
Upper, (C5-C6), Middle ( C6-C8), Lower (C5-C6) Subscapular
Each trunk of the brachial plexus divides into anterior and posterior divisions. The posterior cord is formed from union of what structures?
Posterior divisions of all 3 trunks.
Roots of brachial plexus.
Dorsal scapular (C5): rhomboids Long Thoracic (C5-C7): Serratus anterior
Muscle reflex preferred for testing involvement of the root of the 6th cervical spinal nerve with a herniation of the IVD at C5-C6.
Brachioradialis tendon reflex (C5, C6, and C7)
- supination of the radioulnar joints by tapping the insertion of the brachioradialis tendon.
Muscle reflex preferred for testing involvement of the root of the 5th cervical spinal nerve with a herniation of the IVD at C5-C6.
Biceps brachii tendon reflex (C5 and C6)
- flexion of the elbow joint by tapping biceps tendon.
Muscle reflex preferred for testing involvement of the root of the 7th cervical spinal nerve with a herniation of the IVD at C6-C7.
Triceps brachii tendon reflex (C6, C7 and C8)
- extension of the elbow joint by tapping triceps tendon.
Results from lesion of the C5 and C6 ventral rami in the superior trunk plexus; upper limb is adducted, extended and medially rotated; forearm pronated and the carpal flexors flex the hand at the wrist.
Erb-Duchenne Syndrome (upper brachial plexus injury)
- mainly affect the PROXIMAL musculature presenting “Waiter’s tip” position.
- during difficult delivery
Results from lesion of the C8 and T1 ventral rami in the inferior trunk plexus; weakness of the intrinsic muscles and altered sensation of Medial hand, ring and little finger.
Klumpke Paralysis (lower brachial plexus injury)
- mainly affect the DISTAL musculature in upper limb presenting “APE hand” and a “CLAW hand”.
- excessive abduction or stab or gunshot
The patient experience weakness in the ability to PROTRACT the scapula and difficulty in raising arm above their head. What nerve is most likely affected?
Long thoracic nerve (C5-C7)
- “winging of the scapula”
- vertebral border is unusually prominent
Presents with difficulty in elevating trunk (as if attempting to climb) and may have difficulty in using crutch.
Thoracodorsal nerve Lesion (C6, C7 and C8)
- Latissimus dorsi muscles is affected.
- result of surgical procedures in axilla
May be injured as a result of dislocation of the head of the humerus or fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus.
Axillary nerve(C5 and C6)
- weakness to aBduct the arm and lateral rotation
- deltoid and teres minor
Though uncommon, may be compressed through the coracobrachialis muscle; weakness in flexion of the forearm at the elbow and weak in supination.
Musculocutaneous Nerve
Presents as “Saturday night palsy”, result of a spiral fracture in midshaft of the humerus.
Radial Nerve Lesion (C5-T1)
- “wrist drop”
- Weakness in extending the hand at the wrist and loss of extension at the MP joints of all digits
- supination weakened but not loss
- extension of the forearm spared
Presents with index and middle fingers remain extended when attempting to flex in making a fist; PROXIMAL lesion.
Median Nerve Lesion (C8-T1)
- “Hand of Benediction”
- SUPRACONDYLAR fracture of the Humerus
- compression between heads of pronator teres
- altered cutaneous sensation—lateral 3 1/2 digits and thenar
- wasting of THENAR muscles
weakness in the OPPOSITION of the thumb, so it remains aDducted and extended.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Median nerve lesion)
- “APE hand”
- LUNATE dislocation
- numbness and pain over palmar aspect of thumb, index and middle fingers.
- thenar muscles spared
Altered sensation at medial 1 1/2 digits and hypothenar eminence; weakness in flexion of medial fingers; flexion at wrist.
Ulnar nerve lesion (C8-T1)
- FCU and FDP
- PROXIMAL lesion
- MEDIAL epicondyle fracture of Humerus
Altered sensation at medial aspects of hand and digits; weakness in ability to aBduct/aDduct fingers.
Ulnar nerve lesion (C8-T1)
- “CLAW hand” – weakness of 2 lumbricals that flex the MP joints
- DISTAL lesion
- fracture of hook of HAMATE
- wasting of HYPOthenar muscles
The radial artery is the smaller of the terminal branches of the brachial artery, begins at the level of:
Radial neck
*cubital fossa
Largest branch of Axillary artery that supplies subscapularis, teres major and latissimus dorsi.
Subscapular artery (3rd part)
- can be felt in the axilla as it lies in front of teres major
Structure that divides the axillary artery into 3 parts.
Tendon of Pectoralis MINOR
Landmark of continuation of subclavian artery to axillary artery.
1st rib to teres major
Site for taking Radial pulse.
Lateral: tendon of Brachioradialis
Medial: tendon of FCR
Palpated in the root of the posterior triangle of the neck as it crosses the 1st rib.
Subclavian artery
Choice for central venous catheterization.
Axillary vein
- Basilic vein + Brachial vein
1st to begin ossification during fetal development and the last one to complete at about age 21.
Clavicle
- medial 2/3: conVEX forward
- lateral 1/3: flattened
- weakest: JUNCTION
37/F has a fracture of the clavicle at the junction of the inner and middle 3rd. The arm is rotated medially but is not rotated laterally. Which muscle causes upward displacement of the medial fragment?
Sternocleidomastoid
- downward: deltoid and pectoralis major
Most commonly fractured bone;
Fall on the shoulder or outstretched hand
Clavicle
A supracondylar fracture of the humerus would most likely to cause injury to what nerve?
Median
- Median: supracondylar ridge
- Ulnar: medial epicondyle
- Musculocutaneous/Axillary: surgical neck
- Radial: radial or spiral groove
Fracture of the distal segment and POSTERIORLY and SUPERIORLY; or distal Radial fracture (fragment dorsally displaced)
Colle / Dinner / Silver Fork Deformity
*fall on outstretched hand
Fracture of the distal segment and ANTERIORLY; or distal Radial fracture (fragment ventrally placed)
Smith Fracture
*fall on the back of hand
Most commonly fractured bone of the hand.
Scaphoid
- pain and tenderness in anatomical snuffbox after a fall on outstretched hand
- common in young adults
Most commonly dislocated bone of the hand.
Lunate (Distal–CTS)
*typically dislocated anteriorly
Radial artery, styloid process of radius and base of the 1st Metacarpal bone can be palpated.
Anatomical snuffbox
- Lat: tendon of EPB and aBd PL
- Med: tendon of EPL
- Floor: scaphoid
- Trapezium
Carpal bones at Proximal row.
(lateral to medial) Scaphoid/Navicular Lunate Triquetral Pisiform
Carpal bones at Distal row.
(lateral to medial) Trapezium Trapezoid Capitate Hamate
Thickening of synovial sheaths of flexor tendons or arthritic changes or carpal bones; burning pain / “pins and needles” sensation
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Localized thickening and contracture of the palmar aponeurosis; flexion of the PIP joints
Dupuytren Contracture
Common fractured bone among boxers.
Necks of the 4th and 5th metacarpals
- Oblique fracture
- distal segments displaced proximally
Fracture at the base of the 1st metacarpal bone where thumb is forcefully aBducted.
Bennett Fracture
What is the dermatome level at the medial aspect of the Hypothenar eminence?
C8
C2: back of the head C5: tip of shoulder C6: thumb C7: middle finger C8: small finger T4-T5: nipple T10: umbilicus L1: inguinal L4: knee; medial leg L5: lateral leg; big toe S1: small toe S5: perinum
A patient complains of sensory loss over the anterior and posterior surfaces of the medial 1 1/2 fingers. What nerve is injured?
Ulnar (C8-T1)
Landmark of axillary lymphatic drainage.
Pectoralis minor
19/F was thrown while riding a bicycle. She attempted to break her fall with an outstretched hand and suffered a fracture. In the ER, PE revealed inability to extend the hand at the wrist. What might have been the site of fracture that caused the muscle weakness?
Midshaft of the Humerus
radial nerve injury
36/F suffers traumatic injury to the upper limb that lesions a nerve. The lesion results in an inability to spread and extend her fingers, and a “clawing” of the ring and little fingers. What 2 spinal cord segments contribute to the nerve that is damaged?
C8 and T1
ulnar nerve lesion
Your patient has radial deviation of the hand at the wrist when he attempts to flex the wrist and altered sensation in the skin covering the hypothenar eminence. What might account for this symptom?
fracture of the Medial epicondyle of the Humerus
A man who works as a cartoonist begins to develop pain and paresthesia in his right hand at night. The altered sensation is most evident on the palmar aspects of the index and middle fingers. What else might you expect to see in this patient?
Atrophy of the THENAR eminence.
A patient suffers a fracture on the supracondylar part of the humerus, which compresses a nerve and an accompanying artery. What might you observed in this patient?
A hand of benediction
Which of the structure does NOT belong to the group which forms the boundaries to the superior entrance of axilla?
a. clavicle
b. coracoid process
c. outer border of 1st rib
d. upper border of the scapula
B. coracoid process
Inflammation of the common extensor tendon of forearm results to what clinical condition?
Tennis elbow
*lateral epicondyle
Which nerve is most likely to be injured by inferior displacement of the humeral head?
a. axillary
b. musculocutaneous
c. median
d. radial
a. Axillary nerve
* shoulder joint dislocation
If deep tissues of the hand are infected, which of the following group of lymph nodes will commonly be 1st to react to lymphatic dissemination of infection?
a. anterior axillary
b. central axillary
c. lateral axillary
d. infraclavicular axillary
c. Lateral axillary
A patient comes in with gunshot wound and requires surgery in which his thoracoacromial trunk needs to be ligated. Which of the following arterial branches would maintain normal blood flow?
a. acromial
b. pectoral
c. clavicular
d. deltoid
e. superior thoracic
e. superior thoracic
- acromial, pectoral, clavicular and deltoid are all branches of thoracoacromial, therefore, ligating will result to impediment of blood flow in this branches.
- superior thoracic is the highest thoracic artery
35/M walks in with a stab wound to the most medial side of the proximal portion of the cubital fossa. Which of he following structure would most likely be damaged?
a. biceps brachii tendon
b. radial nerve
c. brachial artery
d. radial recurrent artery
e. median nerve
e. Median nerve
Strongest flexor of the thigh.
Iliopsoas
Flexes and MEDIALLY rotates the thigh.
Tensor Fascia lata
Flexes and LATERALLY rotates the thigh.
Sartorius
Action of Anterior thigh muscles.
Flexor of the thigh
Extensor of the Leg
Innervation of the Anterior thigh muscles.
Femoral nerve (L2 and L3)
- Pectineus, Iliacus and Sartorius muscles
- Tensor fascia lata: Superior gluteal nerve (L4 and L5)
The only muscle that extends muscle at knee joint and flexes the thigh at hip joint.
Rectus femoris
Common insertion of Quadriceps femoris muscles.
Patellar tendon
Common insertion of Iliacus and Psoas.
Lesser trochanter of femur
Adducts the thigh; innervated by Obturator nerve.
Medial thigh muscles
Common insertion of aDductor muscles of the thigh.
Linea aspera of femur
Common insertion of hamstring part of adductor magnus.
Adductor tubercle of femur
Extensors of thigh; Flexors of the leg.
Innervated by Sciatic nerve.
Posterior thigh muscles
L5, S1, S2
Hamstring muscles
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Biceps femoris
Adductor magnus
Muscle that adducts and extends the thigh.
Adductor magnus
Innervation of biceps femoris.
Long head: Tibial
Short head: Common peroneal
Innervation of adductor magnus.
adductor: L2, L3, L4 (anterior division of obturator nerve)
Hamstring: L4 (tibial part of sciatic nerve)
Common origin of Hamstring muscles.
Ischial tuberosity
6 month old boy needed a femoral tap for ABG determination. In what compartment of the femoral sheath will you aspirate?
a. medial
b. anterior
c. lateral
d. posterior
c. Lateral
Compartments:
Lateral: femoral artery
Intermediate: femoral vein
Medial: femoral canal
Funnel shaped fascial tube formed by inferior prolongation of iliopsoas and transversalis fascia of the abdomen.
Femoral Sheath
Femoral pulse is palpated where?
midway between ASIS and symphysis pubis
Supply the skin of the thigh below the inguinal ligament that is blocked with local anesthetic.
Genitofemoral nerve
cremasteric reflex
Weak area in the anterior abdominal wall that normally admits the tip of 5th digit.
Femoral ring
A fascial tunnel in the thigh running from the apex of the femoral triangle to the aDductor hiatus in the tendon of adductor magnus muscle.
Adductor Canal / Subsartorial Canal / “Hunter’s canal”
Contents of subsartorial canal
Femoral artery/vein
Saphenous nerve
Nerve to vastus medialis
Extensor group of the thigh.
Superficial group
Gluteus maximus
Adductor and medial rotator group of the thigh.
Intermediate group
Gluteus medius and minimus
Lateral rotator group of the thigh.
Deep group (Piriformis, Obturator internus, Superior and Inferior Gemelli, Quadratus femoris)
Common origin of Gluteal muscles.
Outer surface of Ilium
Common insertion of Gluteal muscles.
Greater trochanter of Femur
*EXCEPT:
Gluteus maximus: gluteal tuberosity, iliotibial tract
Quadratus femoris: Quadrate tubercle
Muscles that act at Hip joint.
Flexion: Anterior compartment of THIGH
Extension: Posterior compartment of THIGH and Gluteus maximus
ADDuction: Medial compartment of THIGH
ABduction: Gluteus medius and minimus
Medial rotation: Gluteus medius and minimus
Lateral rotation: Piriformis, etc (deep group)
Formed within the Psoas major muscle by the ventral rami of L1-L4.
Lumbar plexus
From L1, emerges from the Lateral border of Psoas and runs in front of Quadratus lumborum that supplies the skin of the lower part of the anterior abdominal wall.
IlioHypogastric Nerve
From L1, emerges from the Lateral border of Psoas and runs in front of Quadratus lumborum that passes through the inguinal wall to supply the skin of the lower part of the groin and scrotum/labia.
IlioInguinal Nerve
From L1 and L2; emerges from the anterior surface of Psoas that is resposible for cremasteric reflex.
GenitoFemoral Nerve
Genital branch (Efferent): cremaster muscles Femoral branch (Afferent): skin on the thigh
From L2 and L3, emerges from the Lateral border of crosses the Iliacus and enters the thigh behind the Inguinal ligament that supplies the skin over the lateral surface of the thigh.
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous
Largest branch of the lumbar plexus; From L2, L3 and L4, emerges from the Lateral border of Psoas that supplies the muscle of the anterior thigh and skin on the antero-medial aspect.
Femoral Nerve
From L2, L3 and L4, emerges from the Medial border of Psoas that supplies the medial thigh muscle and skin on the medial aspect of thigh.
Obturator nerve
Lies on the posterior pelvic wall in front of the Piriformis muscle, formed by anterior rami of L4 and L5 and S1-S4.
LumboSacral plexus
Branches of lumbosacral plexus to the lower limb that leave the Pelvis through the Greater Sciatic foramen.
Sciatic nerve (L4, L5, S1, S2, S3)
Superior Gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1): gluteus medius and minimus
Inferior Gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2): gluteus maximus
Branches of lumbosacral plexus to the lower limbPelvic muscles, Pelvic viscera and Perineum.
Pudendal nerve (S2, S3, S4)
Nerve to Piriformis
Pelvic Splanchnic nerves (S2, S3, S4)
Largest nerve in the body.
Sciatic nerve (L4-S3)
*supplies the skin of the foot&leg, posterior thigh muscles
A patient walks with waddling gait that is characterized by the pelvis falling toward one side at each step. What nerve is involved?
a. superior gluteal
b. inferior gluteal
c. obturator
d. femoral
a. Superior Gluteal (L4, L5, S1)
* supplies the gluteus medius and minimus responsible for medial rotation of thigh.
Results to weakened abduction of the thigh by gluteus medius so the pelvis sags on the sign of unsupported limb.
Superior Gluteal Nerve Injury
(L4, L5, S1)
*(+) Trendelenburg sign
3 Factors that affect the stability of Hip joint.
- Gluteus medius and minimus must be functioning normally.
- Head of Femur must be located normally within acetabulum.
- Neck of Femur must be intact and must have normal angle with shaft of femur.
Presents with difficulty in extending the thigh at the hip from a flexed position, as in climbing the stairs or rising from a chair.
Inferior Gluteal Nerve Injury
(L5, S1, S2)
*weakness to LATERALLY rotate and EXTEND the thigh at hip joint.
Safest site for intramuscular/intragluteal injection.
Superolateral part of the buttock.
Common cause of Sciatic nerve lesions.
IM injection in the lower medial quadrant of the gluteus maximus muscle; or
Posterior dislocation of the femur.
Sensation of pain that radiates down the back of the thigh into the lower back.
Sciatica
A basketball player fell on his left knee resulting into swelling and pain. A fracture of the patella will result in:
a. Difficulty in extending the knee.
b. Difficulty in flexing the leg at the knee.
c. Inability to extend hip.
d. Inability to flex the hip.
a. Difficulty in extending the knee.
* extensors at the knee joint are anterior group muscles of the thigh, thus, Quadriceps femoris muscle common origin at patella.
May be damaged in the abdomen by an abscess of the Psoas major; diminished patellar tendon reflex.
Femoral nerve lesions
- weakness to flex the thigh at hip
- weakness to extend the leg at knee
May be lesioned during surgical procedures (CABG) of the leg to remove part of the great saphenous vein.
Saphenous nerve lesion
- pain and paresthesia in the skin of medial aspect of leg and foot
- no motor loss
- may be lacerated as it pierces through the adductor canal
Most commonly lesioned in the Pelvis.
Obturator nerve lesions
- inability to adduct the thigh at hip
- paresthesia in the skin of medial thigh
Neck shaft of Femur angle in young and adult.
Young: 160 degrees
Adult: 125 degrees
Decreased angle; may be due to fractures of the (lateral) neck of femur; ABDUCTION is limited.
Coxa VARA
Increased angle; may be due to congenital dislocation of the (medial) neck of femur; ADDUCTION is limited.
Coxa VALGA
Femoral neck fracture common in elderly women after menopause.
Subcapital
Femoral neck fracture due to direct trauma; common in young.
Trochanteric
54/M has just dislocated his right hip. The physician is concerned about the integrity of the joint’s blood supply. Which artery is the main blood supply to the hip joint?
a. Lateral circumflex femoral
b. Medial circumflex femoral
c. Superficial circumflex iliac
d. Deep circumflex iliac
b. Medial circumflex femoral
- major blood supply
- Obturator artery supplies small branch to the head
Most commonly occur in posterior direction that ay compress the sciatic nerve resulting in weakness of muscles in the posterior thigh, leg, and foot.
Dislocation of the HEAD of Femur
- thigh is shortened and medially rotated by the gluteus medius and minimus muscles
- paresthesia over the posterior and lateral parts of the leg and dorsal and plantar surfaces of the foot.
Which of the following muscles dorsiflexes the foot at ankle joint?
a. Peroneus longus
b. Tibialis posterior
c. Tibialis anterior
d. Peroneus tertius
c. Tibialis anterior
- anterior: EXTENSORS
- posterior: FLEXORS
Dorsiflex and Extends the foot at ankle joint; supplies by Deep peroneal nerve.
Anterior Leg muscles
Muscles:
- Tibialis anterior
- Peroneus tertius
- Extensor digitorum brevis
- Extensor digitorum longus
- Extensor hallucis longus
Plantarflex and Flex the foot at ankle joint; supplies by Tibial nerve.
Posterior Leg muscles
Muscles:
Superficial: Gastrocnemius, Plantaris, Soleus
Deep: Popliteus, FDL, FHL, Tibialis posterior
Muscles of Triceps surae.
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Common insertion of leg muscles.
Achilles tendon
Muscle that unlocks the knee.
Popliteus
Most frequently injured nerve in the lower limb.
Common peroneal nerve
What spinal root mediates the Achilles tendon?
a. L3
b. L4
c. L5
d. S1
e. S2
d. S1
Tendon Reflexes C5: Biceps brachii tendon reflex C6: Brachioradialis C7: Triceps brachii L4: Patellar tendon S1: Achilles tendon
50/M patient was noted to have cyanosis and decreased sensation of the left foot. You decided to assess the dorsalis pedis pulse. Where will you palpate for pulsation?
a. Medially to the EFL tendon.
b. Medially to the EDL tendon.
c. In front of the medial malleolus.
d. Behind the medial malleolus.
b. Medially to the EDL tendon.
Lat: tendons of EDL
Med: tendons of EHL
Landmark: between malleoli of 1st metatarsal space.
A dehydrated 3 y/o has only one prominent vein which is located in the ankle in front of the medial malleolus. What vein is it?
a. Anterior tibial
b. Posterior tibial
c. Small saphenous
d. Great saphenous
d. Great saphenous
Drainage of saphenous vein.
Great: Femoral
Small: Popliteal
Branch of tibial nerve that accompanies the small saphenous vein behind the lateral malleolus.
Sural nerve
Runs down the medial side of the leg together with the Great saphenous vein.
Saphenous nerve
The nerve commonly injured in “foot drop”.
a. common peroneal
b. deep peroneal
c. superficial peroneal
d. tibial
a. Common Peroneal
- compression of the neck of the fibula, hip fracture, dislocation of femur
- loss of dorsiflexion of the ankle and loss of eversion
- pain and paresthesia in the lateral leg and dorsum of the foot
Raise is affected leg high off the ground and the foot slaps the ground when walking.
“STEPPAGE” gait
May be compressed in the anterior compartment of leg. May have foot drop and paresthesia in the skin of the webbed space between the great toe and 2nd toe.
Deep Peroneal nerve
Fibular nerve lesion
May be injured as the nerve emerges from the lateral compartment of the leg; pain and paresthesia in the dorsal aspect of the foot.
Superficial Peroneal Nerve
*weakness in EVERSION of foot
Patient can’t stand on tiptoes. What nerve is injured?
Tibial nerve
Forward sliding of the tibia on femur due to rupture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
Anterior Drawing Sign
Backward sliding of the tibia on femur due to rupture of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
Posterior Drawing Sign