case 24

Question 1

the femoral artery passes through an opening in the tendon of which muscle to become popliteal artery?

Answer 1

adductor magnus

Question 2

how long does it take a fracture to heal if the bones are in good contact?

Answer 2

2-3 months

Question 3

which nerve supplies fibularis longus?

Answer 3

superficial fibular nerve

Question 4

what are the 2 terminal branches of the common fibular nerve?

Answer 4

deep and superficial fibular nerves

Question 5

what artery does the posterior tibial artery originate from?

Answer 5

popliteal artery

Question 6

which nerve injury will lead to dorsiflexion being affected?

Answer 6

deep fibular branch of common fibular (peroneal) nerve
or just the common fibular nerve before it splits
because this supplies the muscles of the anterior leg.

Question 7

which nerve injury will lead to plantar flexion being affected?

Answer 7

tibial nerve -it supplies the muscles of the posterior leg.

Question 8

what is a bursa?

Answer 8

synovial fluid filled sac, found between moving structures in a joint – with the aim of reducing wear and tear on those structures

Question 9

what is the fascia the superficial veins of the foot are found under called?

Answer 9

crural fascia