Leg

Question 1

The tibia and fibula are held together by which three structures?

Answer 1

1) superior tibiofibular joint
2) inferior tibiofibular joint
3) interosseous membrane

Question 2

Which ligaments connect the fibular head to the lateral tibial condyle?

Answer 2

1) anterior l. of fibular head

2) posterior l. of fibular head

Question 3

Describe the 4 tibiofibular ligaments.

Answer 3

1) interosseous tibiofibular l. - continuous superiorly with the interosseous membrane
2) anterior tibiofibular l. - strengthens joint anteriorly
3) posterior tibiofibular l. - strengthens joint posteriorly
4) inferior transverse tibiofibular l. - connects malleoli

Question 4

The crural fascia form the anterior and posterior intermuscular septa. It divides the leg into three compartments along with this structure.

Answer 4

Interosseous membrane

Question 5

True or false: Just like the thigh, the leg is divided into 3 compartments; the anterior, posterior, and medial compartments.

Answer 5

False: the leg has a lateral compartment, not a medial one.

Question 6

Describe the 5 retinaculum of the leg, and their relation to the ankle joint.

Answer 6

1) superior extensor retinaculum - anterior,