Final Exam Flashcards
What does the pelvis consist of?
Sacrum, Coccyx, Hips
Large, superior portion of the hip bone
Ilium
Posterior, Inferior portion of the hip bone
Ishium
Anterior, Inferior portion of the hip bone
Pubis
How is the greater sciatic notch converted into a foramen?
Sacrospinous Ligament
What passes the the greater sciatic notch?
- Sciatic Nerve
- Piriformis
Which way does the acetabulum face? How does the fovea?
Acetabulum: Laterally, Inferiorly, Anteriorly
Fovea: Medially, Superiorly, Anteriorly
What goes from the ASIS to the pubic tubercle?
Inguinal Ligament
The inguinal region, or groin, is located where?
The depression between the abdomen and the thigh
A.ka for the patellar surface. Where is it located?
Trochlear Groove. Center to the Medial/Lateral Condyle of the inferior, anterior portion of the femur
Intercondylar Notch A.k.a and location
Intercondylar Fossa, Center to the Medial/Lateral Condyle of the inferior posterior portion of the femur
Explain a condyloid joint
- Biaxial
- Flexion/Extension, Abduction/Adduction
- Knuckles
Explain a saddle joint
- Biaxial
- Opposing surfaces are shaped like saddles
- Concave and convex articulate with each other
- Thumb
Closed-packed position
- ligaments/joint capsule are tight
- maximal articular surface contact
- increased stability, decrease mobility
Loose-packed position
- ligaments/joint capsule are loose
- joint has maximal space and available movement
- increased mobility, decrease stability
Anterior Ligaments of the hip
- Iliofemoral Ligament (Y lig)
2. Pubofemoral Ligament
Posterior Ligaments of the hip
Ishiofemoral Ligament
Attaches the AIIS, Acetabular Rim– Intertrochanteric Line of the Femur
Iliofemoral Ligament
Iliofemoral Ligament Checks..
Extension, Abduction, Lateral Rotation
Attaches Superior Pubic Ramus– Iliofemoral Ligament
Pubofemoral Ligament
Pubofemoral Ligament Checks..
Abduction
Ischial Part of the Acetabular Rim– Femoral Neck and Medial Greater Trochanter
Hyperextension
Bursa overlying the Ischial Tuberosity
+ its inflamed name
Ishiogluteal Bursa
-Weaver’s Bottom
Bursa between the iliopsoas muscle and iliopubic eminence
Iliopectineal Bursa
What relaxes during pregnancy to allow passage of the fetus?
Vertebropelvic Ligaments, Pubic Symphysis
- This ligament attaches TVPs of L4, L5 to the posterior iliac crest
- Key stabilizer of L5
- Checks lateral Flexion
Iliolumbar Ligament
This type of movement is used to control or act as a brake (slow not stop)
Eccentric Contraction
IT Band
- CT, not a mm
- Thickening of the fascia lata (fascia of the thigh) on the lateral side of the leg.
- Attachmentes: tubercle of iliac crest–Gerdy’s tubercle and patella
Sidelying, find BiFem tendon, slide anteriorly to the lateral thigh, Move proximal/Distal, feel ITband, Abduct and relax
PSOAS MAJOR
Sides of T12-L5 vertebrae and associated intervertebral discs–Lesser Trochanter of femur
Lies just lateral to the abdominal aorta
Vertical
Hip Flexion (PM) Lumbar Spine Flexion
Knee bolstered, supine, ASIS to Navel, fingers between, slowly sink in, flex hip
ILIACUS
Iliac Fossa–Lesser Trochanter of the femur
Lies just lateral to the abdominal aorta
Fanshaped
Hip Flexion (Synergist to Psoas) Hip Anterior Tilt
Knee bolstered, supine, slowly sink fingers into iliac fossa, flex hip
GLUTEUS MAXIMUS
External, posterior ilium, Post sacrum and coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament–3/4 fibres IT band, remaining gluteal tuberosity
Inferolateral
Hip Extension (PM)
Hip Lateral Rotation
Hip Abduction
Prone, Knee flexed (eliminate hamstrings), Extend leg
GLUTEUS MEDIUS
External Ilium (anterior 2/3rds), Lateral surface of greater trochanter
Weak Glute Med results in Trendelenburg Gait
Fanshaped
Hip Abduction (PM)
Pelvic Support in weight bearing
AF: Hip Flexion, Medial Rotation
PF: Hip Extension, Lateral Rotation
Sidelying, Hands on both attachments, Abduct
Attachments of Glute Minimus
- External Ilium (deep to med)
- Anterior surface of greater trochanter (deep to med)
Actions of Glute Minimus
Hip Abduction
Hip Medial Rotation
AF: Hip Flexion
TENSOR FASCIA LATA
Outer ASIS, IT band 1/3rd down thigh
Inferolateral
Hip Flexion
Hip Abduction
Hip Medial Rotation
Supine, find ASIS, move hand posterior/distal, medially rotate, feel oval mound beneath hand
PIRIFORMIS
Anterolateral Sacrum through greater sciatic notch–Posteromedial aspect of the Greater Trochanter
Short-Hip Lateral Rotator (mindful of sciatic nerve)
Inferolateral
Hip Lateral Rotation
(Hip 60’ flx) Abduction
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QUADRATUS FEMORIS
Lateral aspect ischial tuberosity– Intertrochanteric crest
Short-Hip Lateral Rotator
Horizontal
Hip Lateral Rotation
Prone, distal/posterior portion of GreatTro and lat ishtube, lat rot, feel rectangle-shaped belly
What part of the patella articulates with the femur?
Medial and lateral facets of the patella articulate with the medial and lateral condyles of the femur
Gerdy’s Tubercle
Lateral and superior to Tibial tuberosity
Knee Joint consists of two joints
Tibiofemoral and Patellofemoral Joints
Modified Hinge
What type of joint is the Tibiofemoral Joint?
Modified Hinge
Why is the Tibiofemoral joint considered a modified hinge joint?
Only performs Int/Ext Rotation while the knee is flexed
Describe the Q-Angle
Two lines: ASIS through patella, Tibial Tuberosity through patella
Normal usually 15’
How does the patella move in knee extension?
Superiorly and Laterally
What prevents the patella from moving too far laterally?
Lateral femoral condyle projects farther anteriorly
Attachments of the Lateral Collateral Ligament of the Knee. Check?
Lateral Epicondyle of femur to Fibular Head
Checks Varus Deviation
Attachments of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Knee. Check?
Medial Epicondyle of femur to Medial Condyle of the tibia (deep fibres attach to the meniscus)
Valgus Deviation
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Attachments. When slack, taut?
Anterior intercondylar area of tibia– Posterior medial side of the Lateral femoral condyle
Slack: Flx
Taut: Extension
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Attachments. When slack, taut?
Posterior intercondylar area of the tibia–Anterior and lateral surface of the Medial femoral condyle
Slack: Ext
Taut: Flexion
Suprapatellar Bursa
Between Quads Tendon and Femur
Held in place by articularis genu
Subcutaneous Prepatellar Bursa
Between Skin and Patella
“Housemaid’s Knee”
Subcutaneous Infrapatellar Bursa
Between Skin and Prox Tibia
“Clergyman’s Knee,” “Carpetlayer’s Knee”
Deep Infrapatellar Bursa
Between Quads Tendon and Anterior Tibia
Pes Anserine Bursa
Between Pes Anserine muscles and the medial tibia
“Goose’s Foot”
Medial Semimembranosus
Between tendons of medial semimembranosus and medial gastrocs
“Baker’s Cyst”
Bursa Deep to the IT Band
Between IT band and lateral femoral epicondyle
“Runner’s Knee”
RECTUS FEMORIS
Quads Muscles–Only one to cross hip
AIIS, through quads tendon to Tibial Tuberosity
Bipennate
Knee Extension
Hip Flexion
Supine, knee bolstered, locate AIIS and patella, flex hip off table to feel medial end, extend knee to feel distal end
VASTUS LATERALIS
Quads Muscle
Lateral lip of linea aspera–Tibial tuberosity through quads tendon
Vertical
Knee Extension
Side lying, feel lateral side of leg, extend relax knee *note superficial ITband
VASTUS MEDIALIS (+VMO)
Quads Muscles
Medial Lip of the linea aspera–Tibial tuberosity through quads tendon
(Medial, distal femur, VastMed, AddMag–Medial Patella)
Vertical
Knee Extension
(Pulls patella medially)
Supine, knee bolstered, extend knee
Vastus Intermedius Attachments
Proximal 2/3rds of Femur–Tibial tuberosity
Articularis Genu Attachements
Anterior, distal femur– Proximal articular capsule of the knee joint
Articularis Genu Actions
Pulls knee joint capsule of the proximally during knee extension to prevent pinching of the capsule
SARTORIUS
Pes Anserine, Longest Muscle in body
ASIS–Proximal, Anteromedial Tibia
Inferomedial
Hip Flexion Hip Abduction Hip Lateral Rotation Knee Flexion Knee Medial Rotation
Supine, rest foot on opposite knee, lift knee towards ceiling. Feel large RecFem and slim belly of sartorius. Approx 2 fingers wide
PECTINEUS
Adductor
Anterior pubic bone– just inferior to the lesser trochanter
Inferolateral
Hip Adduction
Hip Flexion
Located in centre of femoral triangle (iguinal lig base, sartorius, adductor longus)
Supine, Hip slightly flexed and laterally rotated, hands middle of medial thigh, adduct, move superolateral off Adductor longus. Sink into belly
Adductor Brevis Attachments
Anterior Pubic Bone– Proximal Linea Aspera
Adductor Brevis Movements
Hip Adduction
Hip Flexion
Adductor Longus Attachments
Anterior Pubic Bone– Linea Aspera (middle 1/3rd)
Adductor Longus Actions
Hip Adduction
Hip Flexion
GRACILIS
Adductor, Only adductor to cross knee, Pes Anserine
Anterior Pubic Bone–Proximal Anteromedial Tibia
Vertical
Hip Adduction
Knee Flexion
Knee Medial Rotation
Supine, knee bolstered, laterally rotated, adduct hip
- slide fingers proximally to ant pubic bone, feel taut gracilis and longus, follow distally, one that passes middle thigh is gracilis
- Medial tendon to Semitendinosus, palpate up
Adductor Magnus Post Fibres
Adductor
Ischial Tuberosity–Adductor Tubercle
Vertical
Hip Adduction
Hip Flexion
Sidelying, top leg flexed, adduct slightly, feel between attachments
BICEPS FEMORIS
Hamstrings
2 Heads: (LH) Ischial Tuberosity (SH) Linea Aspera (mid shaft)– Fibular Head
Vertical
(LH) Hip Extension
Knee Flexion
Knee Lateral Rotation
Prone, Lateral Tendon posterior knee
SEMITENDINOSUS
Hamstrings
Ischial Tuberosity–Proximal Anteromedial Tibia
Vertical
Hip Extension
Knee Flexion
Knee Medial Rotation
Prone, Medial, Superficial Tendon behind knee
SEMIMEMBRANOSUS
Hamstrings
Ischial Tuberosity– Posterior aspect of the medial condyle of the tibia
Vertical
Hip Extension
Knee Flexion
Knee Medial Rotation
Prone, Medial tendon deep to semitendinosus
What consists of the hindfoot?
Talus and Calcaneus
What consists of the midfoot?
Navicular, Cuboid, Cuneiforms
What consists of the forefoot?
5 MTs and 14 Phalanges
What consists of the ball of the foot?
Padded potion of the sole of the foot at the MT heads
Pronation of the foot
“Up and Out”
Dorsiflexion, Eversion, Abduction
Supination of the foot
“Down and In”
Plantar Flexion, Inversion, Adduction
Proximal Tibiofibular Joint:
Where, Type, Actions, Ligaments
- Head of the fibula w/ lateral condyle of the tibia
- Synovial Plane
- Superior, Inferior Glide w/ Dorsi/plantar flexion
- Anterior/Posterior Ligament of Fibular Head
Distal Tibiofibular Joint:
Where, Type, Ligaments
- Distal ends of fibula and tibia articulate
- Fibrous
- Interosseous Ligament (thickening interosseous membrane at its distal end)
- Anterior/Posterior Tibiofibular Ligament
Ankle Joint
Talocrural
Talocrural Joint:
Where, Type, Actions, Ligaments
- Distal ends of tibia and fibula articulate with trochlea of talus
- Synovial, Hinge
- Dorsiflexion, Plantarflexion
- Deltoid Ligament, Anterior Talofibular Ligament, Calcaneofibular Ligament
Describe the Deltoid Ligament
Names, Attachments, Checks
4 Ligaments
- Anterior Tibiotalar
- Tibionavicular
- Tibiocalcaneal
- Posterior Tibiotalar
Attaches: Medial Malleolus–Tarsal bones of the medial foot
Checks: Eversion
Describe the Anterior Talofibular Ligament
Attachments, Checks
Attaches: Lateral Malleolus–Neck of the Talus
Checks: Inversion (Esp in plantar flexion)
Describe the Calcaneofibular Ligament
Attachments, Checks
Attaches: Lateral Malleolus–Lateral Calcaneus
Checks: Inversion (When in neutral)
What is the most commonly injured ligament in the foot? (95%)
Anterior Talofibular Ligament
What are the Intertarsal joints?
Subtalar, Talocalcaneonavicular, Calcaneocuboid
Describe the Subtalar Joint
- Inferior aspect of Talus with superior aspect of Calcaneus
- Synovial, Plane
- Inversion/Eversion
- Talocalcaneal Ligaments
Describe the Talocalcaneonavicular Joint
- Talus, Calcaneus, Posterior aspect of Navicular
- Synovial, Ball and Socket
- Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament
Describe the Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament
“Spring Ligament”
Attaches: Sustentaculum Tali–Posteroinferior surface of Navicular
-Maintains Longitudinal Arch
-When ligament is stretched, Talus sinks can sink resulting in flat foot (weight bearing)