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Lower Extremity Flashcards

1
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What ligament is found in the femur

A

Ligamentum teres

Foveal ligament

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2
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The two bony processes in the femur bone are

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The lesser and greater trochanter

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3
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The two bony ridges containing the trochanters are

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The intertrochanteric line anteriorly

The trochantric crest posteriorly

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4
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On the shaft the posterior part rough rough ridge called

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Linea aspera

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5
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Proximally the medial border of the linea aspera becomes

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Pectineal line

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6
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The lateral border of linea aspera becomes

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Gluteal tuberosity

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7
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Distally the linea aspera forms

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The popliteal fossa

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8
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The femur can be divided into three parts

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Proximal, shaft and distal

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9
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The distal part of the femur articulates with …… and …. To form ……….

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Patella and tibia to form the knee joint

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10
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Intercondylar fossa

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A deep notch on the posterior surface of the femur between the two condyles

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11
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Anterior cruciate ligament attaches where

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Medial aspect of the lateral condyle

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12
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Posterior crucite ligament

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Attaches to the lateral aspect of the medial condyle

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13
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Which part is responsible for walking climbing and several knee movements

A

Patella femoral joint

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14
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The major muscles on the anterior region

A

Pectineus , sartorius and quadriceps femoris

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15
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Medial section of the femor muscles

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Adductor muscles

Adductor magnus- adductor longus - adductor brevis , graciaillis and obturator externus

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16
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Posterior section of the femural muscles from lateral to medail

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Biceps femoris, semitetendinosus and semimembranosus

17
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What muscles form the illiotibial band

A

Gluteus maximus and tensor facia latae

18
Q

Where is the femoral nerve located

A

Located in the pelvis and goes down the front of the leg

19
Q

The knee joins which bones togtehr

A

Femur and tibia

20
Q

What type of knee joint is a knee joint

A

Hinge type synovial joint

21
Q

The knee can be divides into four compartments

A

Medial
Lateral
Patello- femoral
Poterior

22
Q

Anterior compartment of the knee

A

Patellofemoral

Where the knee cap and femur meet

23
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Medial compartment

A

Tibiofemoral compartment or the inside

24
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Lateral compartment of knee

A

Lateral femorotibial compartment or the outside of the knee

25
Q

A diamond shaped area located at the posterior aspect of the knee is

A

Popliteal fossa

26
Q

The knee ligaments connects

A

The femur and shin ( tibia) bones

27
Q

The knee ligaments include

A

Anterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament

Medial collateral lig
Lateral collateral lig

28
Q

Which joint is for internal and external rotation

A

Tibio fibula joint

Anatomical Palpation ( Elbow} (10 decks)

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