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Joints of the Lower Limbs Flashcards

1
Q

List joints of the lower limb.

A 
sacroiliac
hip
pubic symphysis
knee
patello-femoral
proximal & distal tibifibular 
ankle joint
numerous foot joints
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2
Q

Classify the sacroiliac joint.

A

synoviial (limited mobility)

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3
Q

Classify the hip joint.

A

ball and socket synovial

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4
Q

Classify the pubic symphysis.

A

fibrocartilaginous

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5
Q

Classify the knee joint.

A

synovial hinge

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6
Q

Classify the patello femoral joint.

A

gliding synovial

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7
Q

Classify the proximal tibiofibular joint.

A

plane synovial

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8
Q

Classify the distal tibiofibular joint.

A

fibrous

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9
Q

Classify the ankle joint.

A

synovial hinge

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10
Q

Classify the bones of the foot.

A

mainly synovial

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11
Q

Movement of the hip bone

A 
flexion
extension
abduction
adduction
lateral/medial rotation
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12
Q

The acetabulum is deepened by?

A

labrum

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13
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What ligament helps make up the acetabulum?

A

transverse acetabular ligament

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14
Q

Ligament of the head of the femur joins the femur at?

A

fovea

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15
Q

List ligaments of the hip joint capsule.

A

iliofemoral
pubofemoral
ischiofemoral

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16
Q

What movements is the knee capable of?

A

flexion
extension
some gliding, rolling, limited rotation

17
Q

List major knee ligaments.

A

anterior and posterior cruciate (crossed) ligaments and medial and lateral collateral ligaments

18
Q

What are the function of menisci?

A

deepen the articular surface of the tibia, act as shock absorbers

19
Q

List the menisci of the knee.

A

medial meniscus

lateral meniscus

20
Q

Which meniscus is joined to a ligament? Name it.

A

medial

medial ligament

21
Q

How many bursae in the knee?

A

5

22
Q

List the bursae in the knee.

A 
suprapatellar
subcutaneous prepatellar
subtendinous prepatellar
deep infrapatellar
subcutaneous infrapatellar
23
Q

Inflammation of a bursa is called?

A

bursitis (very painful)

24
Q

Anatomical name for the ankle joint?

A

Talocrural joint

25
Q

Movements of the ankle joint

A

dorsiflexion

plantarflexion

26
Q

Give examples of ligaments in the ankle joint.

A

medial (deltoid)

lateral: anterior and posterior talofibular, calcaneofibular

27
Q

What ligaments are commonly stretched and torn in sprains in the ankle?

A

lateral

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