Introduction to the Lower Limb, Gluteal Region, and Hip Joint Flashcards
The lower extremity is comprised of four major regions from proximal to distal, they are
- ) Gluteal region
- ) Thigh
- ) Leg
- ) Ankle and foot
The limbs begin development in the same position with the palms and the soles of the feet facing
Anteriorly
During the 6th to 8th weeks they undergo rotation in opposite directions about their long axis. How do the upper and lower limbs rotate?
- ) Upper rotate laterally
2. ) Lower rotate medially
Like the upper limb, the lower limb is divided into
Anterior and posterior regions
As a result of limb rotation, the ventral muscle mass of the lower limb occupies the
Posterior anatomical comparment
As a result of limb rotation, the ventral muscle mass of the lower limb occupies the posterior anatomical compartment and functionally contains
Knee flexors
As a result of limb rotation, the dorsal muscle mass occupies the
Anterior anatomical compartment
As a result of limb rotation, the dorsal muscle mass occupies the anterior anatomical compartment and functionally contians
Knee extensors
In general, anterior compartment muscles of the lower limb are
Extensors
In general, posterior muscles of the lower limb are
Flexors
Innervation of the lower limb is via branches of the
Lumbosacral plexus
The lumbosacral plexus consists of ventral rami of spinal nerves
L2-S3
In general, posterior division fibers of the lumbosacral plexus innervate
Anterior compartment muscles
In general, anterior division fibers innervate
Posterior compartment muscles
What are the four terminal nerves of the lumbosacral plexus?
Femoral, Obturator, Tibial, and Common Fibular
For the femoral nerve, what is the
- ) Rami
- ) Division
- ) Compartment
- ) L2-L4
- ) Posterior
- ) Anterior thigh
For the Obturator nerve, what is the
- ) Rami
- ) Division
- ) Compartment
- ) L2-L4
- ) Anterior
- ) Medial thigh
For the Tibial nerve, what is the
- ) Rami
- ) Division
- ) Compartment
- ) L4-S3
- ) Anterior
- ) Posterior thigh, leg, sole of the foot
For the common fibular nerve, what is the
- ) Rami
- ) Division
- ) Compartment
1.) L4-S2
2.) Anterior
3.)
Anterior leg: Deep fibular
Lateral leg: Superficial fibular
Arterial supply to the lower limb is via branches of the
Internal iliac and femoral arteries
In general, internal iliac branches supply the
Gluteal region
In general, femoral artery branches supply the
Rest of the lower limb
Branches of the iliac and femoral arteries anastamose at the
Cruciate anastomosis
The cruciate anastomosis take the shape of a cross and involves the
Inferior gluteal, medial and lateral femoral circumflex, and 1st perforating artery
The Superior Gluteal artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Internal illiac
2. ) Gluteal region
The Inferior Gluteal artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Internal iliac
2. ) Gluteal region
The Obturator artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Internal iliac
2. ) Medial thigh and head of femur
The Deep Femoral artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Femoral
2. ) Thigh
The Medial Femoral Circumflex artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Deep Femoral
2. ) Hip and Thigh
The Lateral Femoral Circumflex artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Deep Femoral
2. ) Hip and thigh
The Perforating artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Deep Femoral
2. ) Posterior Thigh
The Genicular artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Popliteal
2. ) Knee
The Anterior Tibial artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Popliteal
2. ) Anterior Leg
The Posterior Tibial artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Popliteal
2. ) Posterior Leg
The Fibular artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Posterior Tibial
2. ) Posterior and Lateral Leg
The Medial Plantar artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Posterior Tibial
2. ) Medial Sole
The Lateral Plantar artery
- ) Is a branch of?
- ) Supplies?
- ) Posterior Tibial
2. ) Lateral Sole
The veins of the lower limb ultimately drain into the
Femoral or internal iliac veins
The veins of the lower limb include the
-comprise the muscular venous pump system
Superficial veins, deep veins, and perforating veins
Located between the muscles
Deep veins
Connect the deep veins and superficial veins
Perforating veins
How does the venous system in the legs work?
Muscle contraction compresses deep veins, forcing blood superiorly. When muscles relax, blood from superficial veins moves through perforating veins and into the deep veins. Then the process repeats
Have one way valves to prevent backflow
Perforating veins