Joints of the Lower Limbs Flashcards
List joints of the lower limb.
sacroiliac hip pubic symphysis knee patello-femoral proximal & distal tibifibular ankle joint numerous foot joints
Classify the sacroiliac joint.
synoviial (limited mobility)
Classify the hip joint.
ball and socket synovial
Classify the pubic symphysis.
fibrocartilaginous
Classify the knee joint.
synovial hinge
Classify the patello femoral joint.
gliding synovial
Classify the proximal tibiofibular joint.
plane synovial
Classify the distal tibiofibular joint.
fibrous
Classify the ankle joint.
synovial hinge
Classify the bones of the foot.
mainly synovial
Movement of the hip bone
flexion extension abduction adduction lateral/medial rotation
The acetabulum is deepened by?
labrum
What ligament helps make up the acetabulum?
transverse acetabular ligament
Ligament of the head of the femur joins the femur at?
fovea
List ligaments of the hip joint capsule.
iliofemoral
pubofemoral
ischiofemoral
What movements is the knee capable of?
flexion
extension
some gliding, rolling, limited rotation
List major knee ligaments.
anterior and posterior cruciate (crossed) ligaments and medial and lateral collateral ligaments
What are the function of menisci?
deepen the articular surface of the tibia, act as shock absorbers
List the menisci of the knee.
medial meniscus
lateral meniscus
Which meniscus is joined to a ligament? Name it.
medial
medial ligament
How many bursae in the knee?
5
List the bursae in the knee.
suprapatellar subcutaneous prepatellar subtendinous prepatellar deep infrapatellar subcutaneous infrapatellar
Inflammation of a bursa is called?
bursitis (very painful)
Anatomical name for the ankle joint?
Talocrural joint
Movements of the ankle joint
dorsiflexion
plantarflexion
Give examples of ligaments in the ankle joint.
medial (deltoid)
lateral: anterior and posterior talofibular, calcaneofibular
What ligaments are commonly stretched and torn in sprains in the ankle?
lateral
