Blood, sensory and motor nerve supply of the lower limb Flashcards
Which vein takes blood from groin to external leg?
External iliac vein
What happens to the external iliac vein at the groin crease?
Splits into common and deep femoral artery
Are perineal and fibular the same thing?
Yes
What is claudication?
Pain/limp caused by poor blood flow to limb
Which arteries are used to test blood gases?
Femoral
Where do popliteal vessels stem from?
Popliteal fossa
Where can you feel pulse?
Tibial arteries
Where does the saphenous vein run?
Malleolus to femur
What are the three compartments of the thigh?
Quads, long saphenous vein adductors and hamstrings
Why are femoral shaft fractures dangerous?
Lose a lot of blood
Which muscles are in the anterior compartment?
Sartorius and 4 quads
What are the four heads of the quads?
Rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius
Which nerve supplies anterior compartment?
Femoral
Which artery supplies the anterior compartment?
Profunda
What is the common femoral artery made up of?
Superficial and deep
What are compartments in the thigh separated by?
Fascias
What is a grade 1 injury?
Mild strain
What is a grade 2 injury?
Partial muscle tear
What is a grade 3 injury?
Severe muscle tear
Which nerve innervates the posterior compartment of the thigh?
Sciatic nerve