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Year 2 - Committi 1 - Anatomy > Joints Of The Lower Limb > Flashcards

Joints Of The Lower Limb Flashcards

1
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What are the ligaments of the SACRO-ILIAC joints ?

A

Iliolumbar ligaments
Anterior and posterior ligaments
Sacrotuberous ligaments sacrospinous ligament

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What is the function of the iliolumbar ligament ?

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The iliolumbar ligaments connects the ilium to the 5th lumbar vertebra

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What is the function of the sacrotuberous ligament?

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It connects the post iliac spines, sacrum and coccyz to ischial tuberosity

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What is the function of the sacrospinous ligament ?

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It connects the spine to the lateral borbed of the sacrum and coccyx. It prevents the displacement from the sacrum

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What is the function of the interosseous ligaments ?

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It fills the irregular space above and behind the joint . It is covered by thee sacroiliac ligament .

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6
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What is the limitations of movement of the hip ?

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Abduction, adduction, medial rotation & hyperextension and lateral rotation .

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How is the abduction limited ?

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The abduction is limited by the pubofemoral ligament and medial portion of the iliofemoral.

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How is the adduction limited ?

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The adduction is limited by the lateral portion of the iliofemoral and the ligament of the head of the femur .

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How is the medial rotation & hyperextention limited ?

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It is limited by the ischiofemoral .

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Why is the lateral rotation is limited ?

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It is limited by the lateral portion of the iliofemoral

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What are the parts of the extrinsic ligaments ?

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1- patellar ligament
2- medial & lateral patellar retinacula
3- tibial ( medial ) collateral ligament
4- fibular (lateral) collateral ligament
5- oblique popliteal ligament
6- arcuate popliteal ligament

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12
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What are the intrinsic ligaments ?

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1- anterior cruciate ligament
2- posterior cruciate ligament

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13
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What are the intrinsic ligaments ?

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1- anterior cruciate ligament
2- posterior cruciate ligament
3- transverse genicular ligament
4- anterior and posterior meniscofemoral ligament

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What is the function of the anterior cruciate ?

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The ligament prevent post displacement of the femur while tightening the knee joint during flextion

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What is the function of post cruciate ligament ?

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It prevent anterior displacement of the femur while tightening the knee joint during flexion

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16
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What are the parts of the bursae ?

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1- suprapatellar bursa
2- subcutaneous bursa
3- subcutaneous infrapatellar bursa
4- deep infrapatellar bursa

17
Q

What is the type of joint in the ankle ?

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It is a hinge ( trochlear ) type

18
Q

Where is the talocrural joint ?

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It is between the body of the talus and the arch formed by the distal end of the tibial

19
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Where is the talocrural joint ?

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It is between the body of the talus and the arch formed by the distal end of the tibial

20
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What are the parts of the medial collateral ( deltoid ) ligament ?

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1- posterior and anterior tibiotalar
2- tibiocalcanean
3- tibionavicular

21
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What are the parts of the lateral collateral ligament ?

A

1- anterior and posterior talofibular
2- calcaneofibular

22
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What is the subtalar joint ?

A

It is formed between the talus and calcaneus, it is a synovial joints the permits inversion and eversion

23
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What is the other names of the subtalar joint ?

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1- Tarsal joint
2- Talocalcaneal joint

24
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Where is the tarsometatarsal joints ?

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These joints take place between the cuboid and three cuneiforms ( distal tarsal ) and the proximal bases of the metatarsal bones.

25
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What are tarsometatarsal joints classified as ?

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It is classified as synovial joints of the plane variety.

26
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Where is the two important intertarsal joints ?

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1- talocalcaneal (subtalar) joint
2- talocalcaneonavicular joint

27
Q

What type of joints dose the talocalcaneal ( subtalar ) joints form when they act together. Around an oblique axis ?

A

It forms a synovial joints of the irregular type

28
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What are the tarsometatarsal joints ?

A

These joints takes place in the cuboid and three cuneiforms ( distal tarsal ) and the proximal bases of the metatarsal bones .

29
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What are the tarsometatarsal joints usually classified as ?

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They are usually classified as synovial joints of the plane variety .

30
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What are the metatarsophalangeal joints ?

A

They are joints between metatarsal heads and bases of the proximal phalanges

31
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What are the interphalangeal joints ?

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They are joints between the phalanges and they are a hinge type joints .

Year 2 - Committi 1 - Anatomy (2 decks)

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