Ligaments of lower extremity Flashcards
Sacrotuberous ligament
Sacrum/coccyx —> Ischial tuberosity
Covert lesser sciatic notch–>foramen
Sacrospinous ligament
Saccrum/coccyx —> Ischial spine
Convert greater sciatic notch–> foramen
Anterior sacroiliac ligament
Posterior sacroiliac ligament
Interosseus sacroiliac ligament
Iliofemoral ligament
AIIS –> Intertrochanteric line
Prevent extension (maintain upright posture)
Y ligament of Bigelow
Pubofemoral ligament
Acetabulum (pubic) –> medial to medial band iliofemoral ligament
Prevent extension/abduction
Anterior/inferior border joint
Ischiofemoral ligament
Acetabulum (ischial rim) —>anterior part greater trochanter
Stabilize extension and medial rotation
Posterior aspect joint
Spiral up and around neck
Ligament of head of femur
Iliospsoas tendon
Covers bursae at superior border pubofemoral ligament and superior medial edge iliofemoral ligament
Patellar ligament
Oblique popliteal ligament
Semimembranosus tendon
Arcuate popliteal ligament
Popliteal tendon
Medial collateral ligament
Tibial collateral ligament
Resist valgus (adduction)
Lateral collateral ligament
Fibular collateral ligament
Resist varus (abduction)
Anterior cruciate ligament
Attach back medial surface lateral femoral condyle
Resist anterior/posterior translation tibia on femur
Knee recuratum/rotation
Posterior cruciate ligament
Posterior intercondylar area –> lateral side medial femoral condyle
Resist posterior translation tibia on femur
Dashboard injury
