Bones & Compartments of the Anterior Leg Flashcards
name of the membrane between the tibia and fibula?
interosseous membrane
type of joint - proximal tibio-fibular joint?
plane synovial
type of joint - distal tibio-fibular joint?
fibrous
where is the tibial tuberosity?
~3/4 cm below knee joint
which bone makes up medial malleolus?
tibia
which bone makes up lateral malleolus?
fibula
name the 4 movements of the ankle joint?
dorsi/ plantar-flexion, in/e-version
what are the 2 divisions of the popliteal artery as it enters the leg?
anterior tibial a. and tibioperoneal trunk (post. tibial a. + fibular a.)
what does the common fibular nerve divide into?
deep and superficial
which branch of the common fibular nerve innervates the muscles in the anterior compt of the thigh?
deep fibular n.