LE Arthrology Flashcards
femoral sheath is a continuation of the transversalis fascia of the abdomen. A femoral hernia results in abdominal viscera herniating through the transversalis fascia of the abdomen into the femoral canal.
femoral hernia results in abdominal viscera herniating through the transversalis fascia of the abdomen into the femoral canal.
Pubic Symphysis
(1) Joint Classification
(2) Bones
(3) Ligaments
(1) Secondary Cartilaginous (Symphysis) Joint
(2) Left and Right pubic bones
(3) Superior Pubic Ligament, Inferior Pubic Ligament, Interpubic Disc (fibrocartilaginous disc between right and left pubic symphyseal surfaces)
Ligaments of the Hip Bone
- Inguinal Ligament (pubic tubercle of pubis to ASIS of ilium)
- Obturator Membrane (covers obturator foramen)
- Transverse Acetabular Ligament (stretches across Acetabular Notch)
Sacroiliac Joint
(1) Joint Classification
(2) Bone Articulations
(3) Ligaments
(1) Compound Joint – Fibrous syndesmosis between sacral and iliac tuberosities, Planar Synovial between sacral and iliac auricular surfaces
(2) Auricular surface of sacrum and articular surface of ilium, sacral and iliac tuberosities
(3) Sacrospinous L (ventral sacrum to ischial spine), Sacrotuberous L (ventral sacrum to ischial tuberosity), Posterior Sacroiliac L (two parts: Long Posterior Sacroiliac L, Short Posterior Sacroiliac L), Anterior Sacroiliac L, Interosseous Sacroiliac L (deep to the Posterior Sacroiliac L)
The ____ ligament and ___ ligament produce the ligamentous borders which produce the Greater Sciatic Foramen and Lesser Sciatic Foramen from the Greater Sciatic Notch and Lesser Sciatic Notch
Sacrobtuberous and Sacrospinous
Aetabulofemoral Joint
(1) Joint Classification
(2) Bone Articulations
(3) Ligaments
(1) Spheroidal Synovial Joint
(2) Articulation between the femoral head and acetabulum
(3) Acetabular Labrum (surrounds acetabular rim, continuous with transverse acetabular L), Transverse Acetabular L (stretches across acetabular notch), Articular Capsule (fibrous capsule reinforced by Iliofemoral L, Pubofemoral L, Ischiofemoral L, Orbicular Zone; also contains synovial membrane which is composed of synovial folds/retinacula, Synovial Protrusion, L of the Head of the Femur)
Bursa of Gluteal Region
- Trochanteric Bursa (between gluteus maximus and greater trochanter)
- Ischial Bursa (between Inferior Gluteus Maximus and Ischial Tuberosity)
- Gluteofemoral Bursa (between IT and Vastus Lateralis)
- Bursa of Obturator Internus (between Ischium and Obturator Internus Tendon)
Knee Joint
(1) Joint Classification
(2) Bone Articulations
(3) Ligaments
(1) Modified Ginglymus Synovial Joint
(2) Lateral and Medial Femorotibial (Medial Femoral and Tibial Condyles, Lateral Femoral and Tibial Condyles), Femoropatellar (Patella and Femur)
(3) Articular Capsule, Patellar L, Fibular (lateral) Collateral L, Tibial (medial) Collateral L, Oblique Popliteal L, Arcuate Popliteal L, Anterior Cruciate L, Posterior Cruciate L, Coronary L, Transverse L of the Knee, Posterior Meniscofemoral L)
Articular Capsule of the Knee
- Fibrous Capsule: Medial Patellar Retinaculum, Lateral Patellar Retinaculum, Gap for the Patellar L, Gap for the Popliteus T
- Synovial Membrane: Infrapatellar Synovial Fold, Lateral Alar Fold, Medial Alar Fold, Infrapatellar Fat Pad
Bursa of the Knee continuous with the Synovial Cavity
- Suprapatellar Bursa (between Femur and Quadriceps T)
- Popliteus Bursa (between Popliteus T and Lateral Tinial Condyle)
- Gastrocnemius Bursa (between proximal attachment of medial head of Gastrocnemius and Femur)
- Semimembranosus Bursa (between medial head of Gastrocnemius and Semimebranosus T)
Extracapsular Ligaments of Knee
- Patellar L (continuous with Quadriceps T)
- Fibular Collateral L (from Lateral Femoral Epicondyle to Fibular Head)
- Tibial Collateral L (from Medial Femoral Epicondyle to Medial Tibial Condyle, attached to the Medial Meniscus)
- Oblique Popliteal L (focal thickening of Semimembranosus T)
- Arcuate Popliteal L (from posterior aspect of Fibular Head to posterior surface of Knee Joint)
Intraarticular Ligaments of the Knee
- Anterior Cruciate L (anterior aspect of Intercondylar area of Tibia to medial aspect of Lateral Femoral Condyle)
- Posterior Cruciate L (posterior aspect of Intercondylar area of Tibia to lateral aspect of the Medial Femoral Condyle)
- Coronary L (extension of the Fibrous Capsule to the external edges of Menisci)
- Transverse L of the Knee (joins anterior edges of Menisci)
- Posterior Meniscofemoral L (joins Lateral Meniscus to PCL and lateral aspect of Medial Femoral Condyle)
Bursa of Knee not continuous with Synovial Cavity
- Subcutaneous Prepatellar Bursa (between skin and patella)
- Subcutaneous Infrapatellar Bursa (between Patellar L and Anterior Tibia)
- Anserine Bursa (between Gracilis, Sartorius, and Semitendinosus Tendons and Tibia)
- Deep Infrapatellar Bursa (between Patellar L and anterior Tibia)
Tibiofibular Joint
(1) Joint Classification
(2) Bone Articulations
(3) Ligaments
(1) Ginglymus Synovial Joint / Planar Synovial Joint
(2) Distal ends of Tibia and Fibula and the Trochlea of the Talus Bone
(3) Lateral L of the Ankle (Anterior Talofibular L, Posterior Talofibular L, Calcaneofibular L), Medial L (Deltoid L) of the Ankle (stabilizes ankle during eversion; consists of Anterior Tibiotalar L, Posterior Tibiotalar L, Tibionavicualr L, Tibiocalcaneal L)
Talocalcaneal (Subtalar) Joint
(1) Joint Classification
(2) Bone Articulations
(3) Ligaments
(1) Planar Synovial Joint
(2) Posterior Calcaneal articular facet of the Talus and distal Calcaneus and Navicular
(3) Articular Capsule (Fibrous Capsule and Synovial Membrane), Medial Talcocalcaneal L (focal thickening of Articular Capsule), Lateral Talocalcaneal L (focal thickening of Articular Capsule), Posterior Talocalcaneal L (focal thickening of Articular Capsule), Interosseous Talcocalcaneal L
Talocrural Joint (Ankle Joint)
(1) Joint Classification
(2) Bones
(1) Ginglymus (Hinge) Synovial Joint
(2) Fibula, Tibia, Talus
Transverse Tarsal Joint (Transverse Arch) is the combination of what two joints?
Talocalcaneonavicular Joint and Calcaneocuboid Joint
Talocalcaneonavicular Joint
(1) Joint Classification
(2) Bone Articulations
(3) Ligaments
(1) Spheroidal Synovial Joint
(2) Head of Talus and distal Calcaneus and Navicular
(3) incomplete Articular Capsule (incomplete Fibrous Capsule and Synovial Membrane), Plantar Calcaneonavicular/Spring L (extends from Sustentaculum Tali to Navicular, supports head of the Talus, responsible for distributing weight from the Talus and maintaining the Longitudinal Arch of the Foot), Bifurcate L
What ligament in the foot maintains the Longitudional Arch?
Calcaneonavicular/Spring L