Leg and ankle joint Flashcards
1
Q
Which leg bone fracture is a clinical emergency - tibia or fibula?
A
Tibia
2
Q
What is the blood supply to the leg?
A
Anterior tibial artery
Posterior tibial artery –> fibular artery
3
Q
Which muscle is only present in 85% of the population and everts the foot?
A
Peroneus Tertius
4
Q
Which compartment of the leg is most likely to develop compartment syndrome?
A
Anterior
5
Q
What does an achilles tendon rupture lead to?
A
Loss of plantar flexion
6
Q
What is the order of structures at the ankle?
A
Tom Dick Bloody Nervous Harry Tibialis posterior Flexor digitorum longus Posterior tibial artery Tibial nerve Flexor hallucis longus
7
Q
Which is the very strong ligament of the ankle which is made up of 3 ligaments?
A
Deltoid ligament
8
Q
Is inversion or eversion of the ankle more common?
A
Forced inversion
Medial ligaments are stronger
9
Q
What complication might happen with a forced inversion?
A
Fracture of lower end of fibula
