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Anatomy - thigh and knee Flashcards

1
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What is the anteversion of the femoral neck?

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15-20 degrees

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What is the articularis genu?

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Small muscle on the anterior aspect of the distal femur deep to vastus intermediusO: anterior surface of distal femur, deep to vastus intermediusI: synovial membrane of kneeI: femoral nerveA: pulls the suprapatellar bursa superiorly during knee extension, preventing impingement of the bursa between patellar and femur

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What innervates adductor Magnus?

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Obturator & sciatic (tibial portion)

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What are the origins and insertions of biceps femoris?

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O: Long head: ischial tubeosity (with semitendinosus) Short head: lateral linea aspera, lateral supracondylar ridgeI: fibular head, LCL, lateral tibial condyle

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What comprises the conjoint tendon of the thigh?

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Long head of biceps femoris & semitendinosus

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Name the insertion sites of semimimbranosus:

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Posterior medial tibial condyle, under MCLOblique popliteal ligamentPosterior oblique ligamentPosterior joint capsulePosterior horn of medial meniscusExpansion to aponeurosis of Popliteus

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What are the borders of the adductor canal? Its contents?

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Lateral: vastus medialisMedial: sartoriusFloor: adductor longus/MagnusContents:Femoral artery and veinFemoral nerve branches: saphenous & nerve to vastus medialis

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What vessels are included in the Cruciate anastamosis? Where is it located?

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1st perforating branch of the profunda femoris (main)Medial femoral circumflex arteryLateral femoral circumflex arteryInferior gluteal arteryLocated at the inferior margin of quadratus femoris

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What degree is the tibial slope?

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8-10 degrees posterior

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What is the average thickness of the largest sesamoid bone in the body?

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23-25mmNote: in TKA, it should not be cut to a thickness of less than 12-15mm as this increases the risk of patellar fracture

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Describe the anatomic axis of the femur and tibia?

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A line that runs down the intramedullary canal of the femur and tibia, respectively

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How do you measure Q-angle? What are normal values in men and women?

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Angle between a line from ASIS to the patellar centre and another extending proximally from tibial tubercle through patellar centreNormal: Men: 14 degreesWomen: 17 degrees

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Name the 12 ligaments of the knee:

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there are more than 12:ACLPCLLCLMCLMPFLArcuate ligamentOblique popliteal ligamentRetinacular ligamentCoronary ligamentWrisberg ligamentHumphrey ligamentTransverse ligamentposterior oblique ligamentpopliteofibular ligament(ligamentum mucosum is not a ligament - misnomer - it is a plica)

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Which ligaments of the knee contribute to the fibrous capsule of the knee posteriorly?

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Medially: Oblique popliteal ligament: semimimbranosus to posterior wall of capsuleLaterally: Arcuate ligament: Y-shaped fibres from fibular head, popliteal muscle to the posterior capsule - Also, LCL contributes to joint capsule

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Which ligaments of the knee have attachments to the menisci?

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MCLCoronary ligament: peripheral menisci to capsule/tibiaTransverse: aka anterior intermeniscal ligamentWrisberg: behind PCL from posterior lateral meniscus to medial femoral condyleHumphrey: in front of PCL from posterior lateral meniscus to medial femoral condyle

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Which parts of the ACL and PCL are tight in flexion? Extension?

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Tight in flexion: PCL: anterolateral ACL: anteromedialTight in extension: PCL: posteromedial ACL: posterolateral

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When is the ACL tightest?

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In extension

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Name the layers of the medial aspect of the knee and each layer’s contents:

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Superficial:Anterior: medial patellar retinaculum from vastus medialisMedial: deep fascia of the thigh (Sartorius)Posterior: deep fascia of the thigh (Gastroc/popliteus)Middle:Anterior: MPFLSuperficial MCLPosterior: tendon of semimembranosusDeep:Joint capsuleDeep MCL

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What are the layers of the lateral aspect of the knee and their contents?

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Superficial:Deep fascia of thighLateral patellar retinaculumIT bandBiceps femorisMiddle:Superficial LCLDeep:CapsulePopliteusDeep LCL

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Name the layers and structures of the posterolateral corner of the knee:

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Superficial:IT bandBiceps femorisMiddle:Lateral retinaculumPopliteofibular ligamentDeep:LCLPopliteusLateral capsuleArcuate ligamentMnemonic: “I Bet Little Papp Loves Popping Lots of Ass”

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What part of the tibial plateau is concave and convexÉ

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Medial is concaveLateral is convex

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What is the insertion of the IT bandÉ

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Gerdys tubercle

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What is the insertion of the patellar tendon

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tibial tubercle

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What is the usual deformity of a proximal one third tibia fracture

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valgus and procurvatum(from Pes and extensor mechanism)

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What attaches at the fibular head

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LCLBiceps femoris tendon

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What structure wraps around the neck of the fibula

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Common peroneal nerve

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27
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What surface of the distal fibula is flat and accommodates plating

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Posterolateral surface

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What type of joint is the proximal tibiofibular joint and what ligaments strengthen it

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Plane gliding jointStabilized by:- Anterior ligament of fibular head- Posterior ligament of fibular head

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Name the four compartments of the leg

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AnteriorLateralSuperficial posteriorDeep posterior

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Name the components of the anterior compartment of the leg

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Anterior tibial artery and veinDeep peroneal nerveMuscles:Tibialis anteriorEHLEDLSometimes peroneus tertius (not in lateral compartment)

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What is the innervation and blood supply to the anterior compartment of the leg

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Deep peroneal nerveAnterior tibial artery

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Where does the NV bundle run in the anterior compartment of the leg

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Runs along the interosseous membrane, deep to the muscles- Its always surrounded by fat

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With respect to the neurovascular bundle of the anterior compartment of the leg, describe its course at and below the ankle:

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Above: between tibialis anterior and EHL (medial to EHL)At the ankle: Crosses UNDER EHLBelow: Runs lateral to EHLMnemonic: When on top, “Tina Always Vibrates Harry’s Dick”

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What are the contents of the lateral compartment of the leg

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Peroneus longus - Superficial and very tendinous Peroneus brevis -superficial peroneal nerve*SPN runs in anterior compartment ~25% of the time

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What is the innervation of the lateral compartment of the leg

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Superficial Peroneal Nerve

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What is the orientation of the peroneal tendons above the ankle and once they dive behind the fibula

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Above the distal fibula:- Longus is superficial to brevisBehind the fibula: - Longus is posterior to brevis in the grooveSo Longus is always superficial- It always covers and protects brevis

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Describe the tendon sheath of the peroneal tendons

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They run in a common sheath until they are past the distal fibula, then they divide into individual tendon sheaths

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Name the retinaculae that covers the peroneal tendons

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Superior peroneal retinaculum Inferior peroneal retinaculum

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Name the contents of the deep posterior compartment of the leg

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Posterior tibial arteryPeroneal arteryTibial nerveMuscles:- Tibialis posterior- FHL- FDLTHINK: This is opposite to the anterior compartment of the leg

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What is the arrangement of the muscles on the posterior compartment of the leg proximal to the ankle and at the ankle

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Proximal to the ankle: - Medial to lateral: (opposite of what you’d think) - FDL - tibialis posterior - FHLAt the level of the ankle: - All structures pass posterior to the medial malleolus - Tom Dick And a Very Nervous Harry - This is A to P, M to LNOTE: FHL is fleshy all the way down so its the fleshy one when you cut there

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What is the innervation of the posterior compartment of the leg

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Tibial nerve

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Name the contents of the Superfical posterior compartment of the leg

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GastrocnemiusSoleusPlantarisAchilles tendonStrictly speaking, no nerves or vessels run in this compartment - they are either superficial or deep

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What is the innervation of perneus tertius

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Deep peroneal nerve (NOT superficial)- It runs in the anterior compartment, not the lateral

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What compartment does perneus tertius run inÉ

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Anterior compartment

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What is the action of peroneus longus

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Peroneus longus is longer, so it doesn more:- Everts, plantarflexes and abductsVs: peroneus brevis, which only everts

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Name the muscles of the leg that cross 2 joints:

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Gastrocnemius - Medial and lateral femoral condyle to AchillesPlantaris - Lateral femoral condyle to calcaneus (NOT via Achilles) - Runs medial to Achilles tendon

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On which side of the Achilles tendon does plantaris run

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Medial as a separate muscle, NOT part of the Achilles tendon

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What portion of the popliteus muscle is tendinous. What is its action

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Proximal part is tendinous bc its origin is distal to its insertion- Action is to unlock the knee from extension, initiating flexion- Remember, last few degrees of extension, the tibia ERs the leg to lock it into extension

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Describe the course of the tibial nerve

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Larger terminal branch of the sciatic nerve- Popliteal fossa; - Medial sural cutaneous nerve branches here- Crosses on top of plantaris, popliteus- Dives deep to soleus and enters deep compartment- Travels down deep posterior compartment of the leg - Just deep to transverse intermuscular septum - Runs with posterior tibial artery and vein, between FDL & FHL - Supplies all muscles in superficial and deep posterior compartments- Passes posterior to medial malleolus, through tarsal tunnel- Divides into: medial and lateral plantar nerves

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What does the medial sural cutaneous nerve branch fromÉ

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tibial nerve

51
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What does the lateral sural cutaneous nerve branch from

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Common peroneal nerve

52
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What forms the sural nerve É What does it run with

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Medial and lateral sural cutaneous nerves, aka the tibial and common peroneal nerves- Runs with the small saphenous vein- The nerve is lateral to the vein

53
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What is the terminal branch of the sural nerve

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Lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve- Innervates the lateral side of the foot and lateral 5th toe

54
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Describe the course of the common peroneal nerve

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Small terminal branch of the sciatic nervePopliteal fossa: medial to biceps femoris, crossing on top of lateral head of gastrocs - Gives off lateral sural cutaneous nerve Winds around the fibular neck, deep to peroneus longus, 3-4cm below tip of fibula Penetrates posterior intermuscular septim Divides into the superficial and deep branches

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Describe the course of the deep peroneal nerve

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Branch of the common peroneal nerveMakes a sharp turn and enters the anterior compartment through anterior septum- Travels along anterior surface of IoM with anterior tibial artery- Supplies all the muscles in the anterior compartment- Passes deep to the extensor retinaculum- Supplies EDB

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Describe the course of the superficial peroneal nerve:

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Branch of the common peroneal nerve- Runs in the lateral compartment- Proximal one third runs on the lateral surface of the fibula- Then runs under peroneus longus and on top of brevis (between them)- It then heads anterior and runs between brevis and EDL between the lateral and anterior compartments- Pierces fascia 10-12cm above the lateral malleolus- Runs in fat, above fascia, down to the ankle- Runs just anterior to fibula - So keep your dissection posterior - Grossly, the size of a spaghetti noodleBifurcates into the medial dorsal cutaneous nerve and intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve

57
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What is the saphenous nerve a branch of

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Terminal branch of the femoral nerve

58
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Describe the course of the saphenous nerve

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Travels in adductor canal- Starts lateral to vessels, on top of the artery on the underside of sartorious- Emerges medial side of the vessels from the canalPierces fascia at the medial knee between gracilis and Sartorius- Becomes subcutaneous- Continues on medial side of leg just posterior to tibia- Runs with great saphenous veinDivides at the ankle -Smaller branch follows medial tibial border at level of ankle- Larger branch passes anterior to medial malleolus- Innervates skin on medial side of dorsal foot

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Describe the course of the great saphenous vein

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Dorsal vein of first digit merges with dorsal venous arch- Passes anterior to medial malleolus- Travels up medial side of the leg with saphenous nerve- A the knee, its posterior to the medial epicondyle of the femur- Goes up medial side of thigh- Passes through fossa ovalis (aka saphenous opening)- This is a defect through the fascia lata- Drains into the femoral vein

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Describe the course of the popliteal artery

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Continuation of the superficial femoral artery- Enters the popliteal fossa between biceps femoris and semimembranosus- Runs with (lateral to medial) tibial n, popliteal vein popliteal artery - Artery is always medial- Artery lies behind the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, 9mm posterior to the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau in 90 deg of flexion- Passes superficial to popliteus- Deep to gastrocsésoleus and tibial nerve under a fibrous arch- Bifurcates at the distal aspect of the popliteus muscle - Anterior tibial artery and tibioperoneal trunk - Tibioperoneal trunk runs superficial to tib post - Divides into posterior tibial artery and peroneal artery, 2.5cm distal to popliteal fossa

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How do you landmark the popliteal artery with respect to the tibial plateau

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9mm posterior to the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau with the knee in 90 deg of flexion

62
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Where does the tibioperoneal trunk divide and what does it divide into

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Divides 2.5cm below the popliteal fossa into the posterior tibial artery and the peroneal artery

63
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Describe the course of the anterior tibial artery

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From the popliteal arteryPasses between 2 heads of tib postThrough superior IoM into the anterior compartmentGives off 1st branch: anterior tibial recurrent arteryRuns down with:- Deep peroneal nerve (nerve is lateral)- Runs on anterior surface of IoM between EHL and tib antPasses deep to superior and inferior extensor retinacula- NV bundle - Above ankle: between TA and EHL - At ankle: Crosses under EHL - Runs down lateral to EHLContinues down as dorsalis pedis artery

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Describe the course of the posterior tibial artery

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From the tibioperoneal trunkContinues in deep posterior compartmentRuns with:- Tibial nerve- Superrficial to tib post and gives off large nutrient artery to tibiaAt the ankle:- Posterior to medial malleolus, deep to flexor retinaculum- Terminates as medial and lateral plantar arteries

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Describe the course of the peroneal artery

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From the tibioperoneal trunkLargest branch of the posterior tibial arteryRuns in the deep posterior compartment- (NOT the lateral compartment)Runs deep to FHLTerminates as - Anterior perforating artery - Passes from posterior to anterior through distal IoM- Lateral calcaneal branch

66
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What is the average neck shaft angle of the hip?

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127o

67
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Name the structures

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Answers:

68
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Name the muscles of the Anterior, medial and posterior compartments of the thigh

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Anterior:Recturs femorisVastus lateralisVastus intermediusVastus medialisSartoriousMedial:Adductor brevisAdductor longusAdductor magnusGracilisPosterior:Biceps (long head)Biceps (Short head)SemimembranosusSemitendinosus

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What are teh borders and contents of the femoral triangle?

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Boundaries:Superior: Inguinal ligamentLateral: SartoriusMedial: Adductor longusMedial: pectineusFloor: iliopsoas, pectineus, adductor longusContents:NAVEL towards the navelnerve, artery (Deep profunda branch), vein (great saphenous vein), empty, lymphatics

70
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Specifically what artery and vein are located in the femoral triangle?

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artery: common femoral and its main branches (superficial femoral, profunda)vein: femoral vein and its branches (deep femoral and long saphenous)

71
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Which artery in the Cruciate anastomosis provides the most blood supply?

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1st perforating artery

72
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What is the average angle between the anatomic and mechanical axes of the knee?

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5-7o valgusanatomic and mech axis of tibia are the sameso the question is the difference between anatomic and mech axis of femur, which is about 6 deg and valgus at knee (distal femur articular surface)

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What percentages of the load do the menisci in the knee take?

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Lateral: 70% of the load of the lateral compartmentMedial: 50% of the load of the medial compartmentThey both take more load in flexion

74
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Name the attachments of the pes anserinus:

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Sartorius (most proximal)GracilisSemitendinosus (most distal)”Say Grace before T”

75
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Which ligament’s deep fibers are attached to the meniscus, LCL or MCL?

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MCLLCL deep fibers ARE NOT attached to the menisci

76
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what muscle is intra-articular at the knee?

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popliteus(long head of biceps brachii is the only other intra-articular tendon, at the shoulder)

77
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What muscle acting on the knee has its origins distal to its insertion?

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Popliteus

78
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Name the bursa around the knee:

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Suprapatellar: extension of synovium under tendon of quadriceps femorisPrepatellar (housemaids knee)Infrapatellar: x2- Superficial: clergyman’s knee- Deep (to patellar ligament)

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Name the borders and contents of the popliteal fossa:

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Borders: Diamond shaped region behind the knee:SemiM/SemiTBiceps femorisMed/lat heads of gastrocsContents:Popliteal vesselsTibial and common peroneal nerves (from sciatic)Superficial to it: short/small saphenous veins draining into popliteal vein

80
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How doe sthe intramedullary reaming of the femur alter the blood supply to cortical bone?

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Decreases inner 2/3, increases outer 1/3

81
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Reaming of a femoral fracture does what to the cortical blood supply?

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Increased by 30%

82
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Which muscle is solely innervated by the obturator nerve?GracilisAdductor magnusSemitendinosisSartorius?

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Gracilis

83
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Which of the following is a landmark to the posterior appraoch to the knee?Long head of biceps tendonMedial sural cutaneous nervePopliteal arteryMedial aspect of the lateral gastrocs originSemitendinosis tendon

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Medial sural cutaneous nerve

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Which structure is most at risk posteriorly with suturing of the medial meniscus?Tibial nerveSaphenous nervePopliteal arteryMiddle geniculate artery

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Saphenous nerve

85
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In a lateral approach tot he knee, the most endangered structure is:Lateral superior geniculate arteryLateral inferior geniculate veinLateral inferior genicular arteryLateral superior geniculate veinLateral collateral artery

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Lateral inferior geniculate artery

86
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What is the only innervation of the peroneal nerve proximal to the knee?

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Short head of biceps

87
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A patient has disruption of the superior branch of the peroneal nerve. Which of the following is most correct with retards to findings?Decreased sensation in the first web spaceDecreased sensation in the second web spaceWeakness of the first dorsal interosseousWeakness of the extensor digitorum brevisDecreased sensation in the lateral aspect of the foot

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Decreased sensation in the second webspace

88
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A patient presents after trauma to the lower leg and has pain on passive extension of the toes. Which compartment is most likely involved?

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Deep posterior

89
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All are true of the meniscus of the knee except:Transmits 50% of the loadhelps synovial flowProtects articular cartilage from shear forcesThere is a vascular frnge at the periphery of the meniscus but the vessels do not penetrate into the substance of the meniscusThere is good vascular supply to the meniscus near the popliteal tendon

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There is good vascular supply to the meniscus near the popliteal tendon (this is false)

90
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Where does the MPFL insert on the patella?

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Superior medial aspect

91
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What are the pertinent findings of the dial test?

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Increased ER at 30o: Isolated PLC injuryIncreased ER at 30/90o: PCL/PLC injurySignificance is 10-15o difference side to side

92
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A 25 yo M injured his knee in an MVC. Abnormal findings include:10o increased external tibial rotation at 30/90o of knee flexion.WHat other abnormal finding would you expect to find?Increased opening to valgus stress at 30o of knee flexionIncreased varus opening at 0o knee flexionPositive patellar apprehensionPositive pivot shiftMedial tibial plateau rests 10mm anterior to the medial femoral condyle

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Increased varus opening at 0o of knee flexion(another test for injury to the PLC)

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A soccer player sustains a knee injury and is noted to have a significant increase in tibial passive external rotation both at 30 and 90 degrees of knee flexion. His MRI would most likely show which of the following?1.A popliteus tendon tear2.A lateral collateral ligament tear3.A posterior cruciate ligament tear4.Answers 1 & 25.Answers 1, 2 & 3

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5: Answers 1, 2, 3popliteus tendon tearLCL tearPCL tear

94
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A 17 year old quarterback sustained a left knee injury after being tackled five days ago. You suspect a posterolateral corner injury. What is the most accurate physical examination test to confirm your diagnosis?1.Increased posterior tibial translation at 90 degrees of knee flexion2. Positive pivot shift test3. Asymmetrical tibial external rotation at 30 degrees of knee flexion4. Asymmetrical tibial internal rotation at 30 degrees of knee flexion5. Excessive valgus laxity at 30 degrees of knee flexion

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  1. Asymmetrical tibial external rotation at 30 degrees of knee flexion
95
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What is the OINA of Sartorius?

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O: ASISI: Pes anserinusN: FemoralA: Flexes and laterally rotates hip jointFlexes the knee

96
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Name the OINA for Rectus femoris

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O:Straight head: AIISReflected head: Groove just above acetabulumI: Base of patella to form central portion of quadriceps femoris tendonN: FemoralA: Extends the knee

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What is the OINA of Vastus lateralis

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O:Intertrochanteric line (peel when doing lateral hip approach)Ant and inferior borders of GTSuperior border of lateral lip of linea asperaLateral aspect of gluteal tuberosityI:Lateral base and border of patellaAlso forms lateral patellar retinaculum and lateral side of quadriceps femoris tendonN: FemoralA: Extends the knee

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Name the OINA of vastus medialis

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O:Intertrochanteric lineMedial lip of linea asperaMedial supracondylar ridgeMedial intermuscular septumI:Medial base and border of patellaAlso forms medial patellar retinaculum and medial side of quadriceps femoris tendonN: FemoralA: Extends knee

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OINA of vastus intermedialis

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O:Superior 2/3 of anterior and lateral surfaces of femurLateral intermuscular septum of thighI:Lateral border of patellaAlso forms deep portion of quadriceps tendonN: FemoralA:Extends kneeOverall its more lateral than medial

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OINA of articular genu

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O: anterior surface of distal femur, deep to vastus intermedialisI:Synovial membrane of knee jointN: FemoralA:Pulls suprapatellar bursa superiorly during extension to prevent impingment of the synovial membrane between patellar and femur

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OINA of adductor brevis

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O:Anterior inferior pubic ramus, inferior to origin of adductor longusI: Pectineal line and superior part of medial lip of linea asperaN: ObturatorA: adducts and flexes thighHelps to laterally rotate thigh

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OINA of Adductor Longus

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O:Anterior surface of body or pubis, just lateral to pubic ramusI:Middle 1/3 of linea aspera, between adductor magnus/brevis (more medial) & origin of vastus medialis (more lateral)N: Anterior division of obturatorA: adducts and flexes thighHelps laterally rotate thigh

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OINA of adductor magnus

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O:Inferior pubic ramusischial ramusIferolateral area of ischial tuberosityI:Gluteal ruberosity of femurmedial lip of linea asperamedial supracondylar ridgeadductor tubercleN: Dual innervation:Posterior division of obturator nerveTibial portion of sciatic (innervates hamstring portion)A:Powerful thigh adductoralso thigh flexion

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OINA of Pectineus

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O; Pecten pubis and pectineal surface of pubisI: Pectineal line of femurN: (Dual Innervated)Femoral and obturator nerveA: adducts thigh and flexes hip joint** If obturator nerve KO’ed, can still adduct thigh b/c of pectineus (femoral innervated)

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OINA of Gracilis

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O: Inferior margin of pubic symphysisInferior ramus of pubisAdjacent ramis of ischiumI:Medial surface of tibial shaft (pes anserinus), just posterior to sartoriusN: Anterior division of obturator nerveA: Flexes the kneeadducts the thighmedially rotates tibia on femur

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OINA of biceps femoris

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O:Long head: ischial tuberosity: common/conjoint tendon with semitendinosusShort head: Lateral lip of linea aspera, lateral supracondylar ridge of femur, lateral intermuscular septum of thighI:Fibular head & LCL and lateral tibial condyleN:Long head: tibial nerveShort head: common peroneal nerve (Short head is the only innervation of the peroneal nerve proximal to the knee)A: flexes kneeRotates tibia laterallyLong head helps extend the hip

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OINA Semitendinosus

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O: Common/conjoint tendon with long head of biceps femoris from superior medial quadrant of posterior portion of ischial tuberosityI: Pes anserinusN: Tibial branch of sciatic nerveA: extends thigh and flexes the kneeAlso rotates tibia, especially when knee is flexed

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OINA of Semimembranosus

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O: Superior lateral quadrant of the ischial tuberosityI: Posterior surfae of the medial tibial condyle (5 insertion sites)N: Tibial portion of sciatic nerveA: Extends thigh, flexes knee, rotates tibia medially especially when knee is flexed

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Name the insertion sites of semimembranosus

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5 insertion sites:Posterior medial tibial condyle (beneath MCL)Oblique popliteal ligamentPosterior capsule and posterior horn of medial meniscusInsertion on posterior oblique ligament (thickening of medial capsular ligament)Expansion to aponeurosis of popliteal muscle

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OINA of Gluteus Maximus

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O:Posterior aspect of dorsal ilium, posterior to posterior gluteal linePSISPosterior inferior aspect of sacrum and coccyxSacrotuberous ligamentI: Primarily in fascia lata at the IT bandAlso: gluteal tuberosity on posterior femoral surfaceN: Inferior gluteal nerveA:Major extensor of hip jointAssists in laterally rotating thighUpper and middle sections of the muscles are abductors

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OINA of Gluteus medius

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O: Dorsal ilium inferior to iliac crestI: Lateral and superior surfaces of GTN: Superior gluteal nerveA: Major abductor ot thighSuperior fibers help rotate thigh mediallyPosterior fibers help rotate thigh laterally

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OINA of gluteus minimus

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O:dorsal ilium between inferior and anterior gluteal linesEdge of greater sciatic notchI: Anterior surface of GTN: Superior gluteal nerveA: Abducts and medially rotates hip joint

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OINA of Iliacus

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O:Upper 2/3 of iliac fossa of iliumInternal lip of iliac crestLateral aspect of sacrumVentral SI ligamentLower portion of iliolumbar ligamentI: LTN: femoralA: Hip flexor(flexes the torso and thigh with respect to each other)

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OINA of Tensor fascia lata

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O:ASISOuter lip of anterior iliac crest and fascia lataI: IT BandN: Superior gluteal nerveA: Stabilizes hip and knee joints by putting tension on the IT band of fascia

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What are the muscles that originate from the ASIS?

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SartoriusTensor fascia lata

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What is the danger of the lateral approach to the femur?

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Perforating branches of the profunda femoris artery

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What is the interval and dangers of the posterolateral approach to the distal femur?

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Plane:Vastus lateralis (femoral) and lateral intermuscular septum to linea aspera (covers hamstrings: sciatic)Dangers:Perforating branches of the profunda femoris. These pierce lateral intermuscular septums to supply v. lateralis

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Name the plane and dangers to the anteromedial approach to the distal femur:

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Plane:V. medialis (femoral) & rectus femoris (femoral), both innervated proxiallyDangers:Medial superior geniculate arteryDetachment of vastus medialis needs to be reattached to patella

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What is the place and dangers of the medial approach to the distal femur?

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Plane:Adductor longus (post div of obturator/sciatic) & posterior border of vastus medialisDangers:Saphenous nerve: identified over adductor tendon (crosses anterior to posterior at distal femur)Femoral artery:Crosses anterior to posterior 13 cm joint

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Where does the femoral artery cross above the knee joint?

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13cm above knee joint on the medial side

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What is the plane and the dangers of the posterior approach to the thigh?

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Plane:Proximally: Between lateral intermuscular septum (covering v. lateralis - femoral nerve) & biceps femoris (sciatic nerve)Distally: reflecting short head of biceps from lateral lip of linea aspera medially (to protect sciatic nerve)Dangers:Posterior femoral cutaneous nerveSciatic nerve: medial to biceps femoris proximally, identified and protected distally when biceps moved laterallyNerve to biceps femoris: branch of sciatic and inserts medailly high in the leg

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Convex or concave: Medial tibial plateau?

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Concave

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Convex or convace, lateral tibial plateau?

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Convex

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Notch sign: medial or lateral femoral condyle?

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Lateral

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