Lecture 1 Flashcards
What constitutes the leg?
Between the knee and ankle regions
Ankle region
Talocrural
Oblique cut
Anterior/posterior
Transverse
Superior/inferior
Longitudinal cut
Medial/lateral
Ipsilateral
Same side
Bilateral
Both sides
Unilateral
One side
Contra lateral
Opposite side, compared to medial plane
Functions of the skin
Protection
Containment
Thermal regulation
Sensation
Synthesis and storage of vitamin D
Fascias function
Wrap, pack, insulate, the deep structures of the body
Superficial fascia
Subcutaneous fascia
Deep fascia
Dense, organized connective tissue, no fat, parallel to skin, investing fascia
connective tissue that lines all muscles and attaches to some bones
Investing fascia
Extensions found along muscles and neurovascular bundles
Articular cartilage
Lining articular surfaces, surrounded by perichondrium