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1
Q

Pelvic girdle: # of bones

A

4

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2
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Pelvic girdle: Bones

A

1) 2 hip bones
2) Sacrum
3) Coccyx

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3
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Hip bone: Articulates with the head of the femur

A

Acetabulum

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4
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Hip bone: Articular vs non articular: Acetabular fossa

A

Non articular

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5
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Hip bone: Runs between asis and psis

A

Iliac crest

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6
Q

Hip bone: Articulates with the opposite hip bone

A

Pubic bone at the pubic crest and tubercle

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7
Q

Hip bone: Obturator foramen is bound by

A

1) Ischium

2) Pubis

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8
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Femur: Fits into the acetabulum

A

Head

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9
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Femur: Small depression at the center of the head

A

Fovea capitis

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10
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Femur: Fovea capitis is for the attachment of

A

Ligament of the head

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11
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Femur: Vessel conveyed along the ligament of the head to enter the bone at the fovea

A

Obturator artery

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12
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Femur: Junction of neck and shaft

A

1) Trochanters

2) Intertrochanteric line

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13
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Femur: Attached to the intertrochanteric line

A

Iliofemoral ligament; pubofemoral at lower end

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14
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Femur: Ridge on the posterior portion of shaft

A

Linea aspera

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15
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Femur: Medial margin of linea aspera continues below as

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Medial supracondylar ridge

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16
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Femur: Lateral margin of linea aspera continues below as

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Lateral supracondylar ridge

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17
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Femur: Medial supracondylar ridge ends as the

A

Adductor tubercle

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18
Q

Femur: On the posterior surface of the shaft below the greater trochanter

A

Gluteal tuberosity for gluteus maximus

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19
Q

Femur: Flat triangular area on the posterior surface of the lower end

A

Popliteal surface

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20
Q

Femur: Lateral and medial condyles are separated posteriorly by

A

Intercondylar notch

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21
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Femur: Lateral and medial condyles are separated anteriorly by

A

Articular surface for patella

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22
Q

Femur: Superior to the condyles

A

Medial and lateral epicondyles

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23
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Femur: Adductor tubercle is continuous with

A

Medial epicondyle

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24
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Femur: Main blood supply to the head

A

Medial femoral circumflex

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25
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Femur: Common complication of femoral neck fractures due to interruption of the main blood supply to the head

A

Avascular necrosis of head

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26
Q

Sesamoid bone

A

A bone that develops within a tendon

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27
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Largest sesamoid bone in the body

A

Patella

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28
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Patella: Lies within the tendon of the

A

Quadriceps femoris

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29
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Patella: Shape

A

Triangular

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30
Q

Patella, apex: Superior vs inferior

A

Inferior

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31
Q

Patella, apex: Connected to what bone

A

Tuberosity of tibia

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32
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Patella, apex: Connected to the tuberosity of the tibia by the

A

Ligamentum patellae

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33
Q

Patella: Posterior surface articulates with

A

Condyles of femur

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34
Q

Tibia: Medial vs lateral

A

Medial

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35
Q

Tibia: Articulate with the lateral and medial condyles of femur

A

Lateral and medial condyles

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Tibia: Lateral aspect of the lateral condyle

A

Oval articular facet for the head of fibula

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37
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Tibia: Anterior border is prolonged downward to form

A

Medial malleolus

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38
Q

Tibia: Provides attachment for interosseous membrane

A

Lateral border of tibia

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39
Q

Tibia: Lower end shows a wide, rough depression on its lateral surface for articulation with

A

Fibula

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40
Q

Fibula: T/F Takes part in articulation at the knee joint

A

F

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41
Q

Fibula: T/F Forms part in the ankle joint

A

T

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42
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Fibula: Forms the upper end (2)

A

1) Head

2) Articular surface for lateral condyle of tibia

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43
Q

Fibula: Distal end

A

1) Styloid process

2) Lateral malleolus

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44
Q

Fibula: Shaft attached to tibia by

A

Interosseous membrane

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45
Q

Fibula: Winds around neck

A

Common peroneal nerve

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46
Q

Tarsal Bones

A

The Circus Needs More Interesting Little Clowns

1) Talus
2) Calcaneum
3) Navicular
4) Medial cuneiform
5) Intermediate cuneiform
6) Lateral cuneiform
7) Cuboid

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47
Q

Tarsal Bones: Largest bone of the foot

A

Calcaneum

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48
Q

Tarsal Bones, calcaneum: Articulations

A

1) Superiorly with the talus

2) Anteriorly with the cuboid

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49
Q

Tarsal Bones, calcaneum: Shelflike ridge on medial surface

A

Sustentaculum tali

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50
Q

Tarsal Bones, calcaneum: Function of sustentaculum tali

A

Supports talus

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51
Q

Talus: Articulations

A

1) Superiorly with the tibia and fibula
2) Inferiorly with the calcaneum
3) Anteriorly with the navicular bone

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52
Q

Talus: Muscles attached

A

None

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53
Q

Navicular: Attached to its tuberosity

A

Tibialis posterior tendon

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54
Q

Cuboid: Deep groove on inferior aspect is attached to

A

Peroneus longus tendon

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55
Q

Cuneiform: Wedge shape maintains

A

Transverse arch of foot

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56
Q

Metatarsals: Attached to the prominent tubercle on the base of 5th metatarsal

A

Peroneus brevis tendon

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57
Q

Hip joint: Bridges the acetabular notch

A

Transverse acetabular ligament

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58
Q

Hip joint: Ligaments

A

1) Iliofemoral
2) Ischiofemoral
3) Pubofemoral

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59
Q

Hip joint: Strongest and most important ligament

A

Iliofemoral ligament of Bigelow

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60
Q

Iliofemoral ligament: Shape

A

Inverted Y

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61
Q

Iliofemoral ligament: Base attached to

A

ASIS

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62
Q

Iliofemoral ligament: 2 limbs attached to

A

Intertrochanteric line

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63
Q

Iliofemoral ligament: Resists

A

Hyperextension and lateral rotation

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64
Q

Pubofemoral ligament: Shape

A

Triangular

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65
Q

Pubofemoral ligament: Base

A

Superior ramus of pubis

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66
Q

Pubofemoral ligament: Apex

A

Lower end of intertrochanteric line

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67
Q

Pubofemoral ligament: Resists

A

Abduction and lateral rotation

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68
Q

Ischiofemoral ligament: Shape

A

Spiral

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69
Q

Ischiofemoral ligament: Attachments

A

1) Body of ischium

2) Greater trochanter

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70
Q

Ischiofemoral ligament: Limits

A

Medial rotation

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71
Q

Ligament of head of femur: Shape

A

Flat and triangular

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72
Q

Ligament of head of femur: Apex

A

Fovea capitis

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73
Q

Ligament of head of femur: Base

A

1) Transverse acetabular ligament

2) Margins of acetabular notch

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74
Q

Ligament of head of femur: Resists

A

Adduction, slightly

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75
Q

Hip joint: Nerve supply (3)

A

1) Femoral
2) Obturator
3) Sciatic

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76
Q

Hip joint: Flexion (4)

A

RAISe

1) Rectus femoris
2) Adductors
3) Iliopsoas
4) Sartorius

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77
Q

Hip joint: Extension (2)

A

1) Gluteus maximus

2) Hamstrings

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78
Q

Hip joint: Abduction (5)

A

1) Gluteus medius
2) Gluteus minimus
3) Sartorius
4) Tensor fascia lata
5) Piriformis

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79
Q

Hip joint: Adduction (5)

A

Shorten the GAAAP

1) Gracilis
2) Adductor longus
3) Adductor brevis
4) Adductor magnus
5) Pectineus

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80
Q

Hip joint: Lateral rotation (7)

A

GQ POG

1) Gluteus maximus
2) Quadratus femoris
3) Piriformis
4) Obturator internus and externus
5) Superior and inferior gemelli

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81
Q

Hip joint: Medial rotation (3)

A

1) Anterior fibers of gluteus medius
2) Anterior fibers of gluteus minimus
3) Tensor fascia lata

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82
Q

Hip joint: Combination of all movements

A

Circumduction

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83
Q

Hip joint: Anterior

A

Femoral vessels and nerves

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84
Q

Hip joint: Posterior

A

Sciatic nerve

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85
Q

Hip joint: Stability depends on

A

1) Gluteus medius and minimus
2) Head of femur
3) Neck of femur

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86
Q

Hip joint: Hip sinks on opposite unsupported side

A

Trendelenburg sign

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87
Q

Knee joint: Articulations

A

1) Condyles of femur superiorly
2) Condyles of tibia and their menisci inferiorly
3) Lower end of femur and patella anteriorly

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88
Q

Knee joint: Type between tibia and femur

A

Synovial hinge

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89
Q

Knee joint: Type between patella and femur

A

Synovial gliding

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90
Q

Knee joint: Capsule is deficient

A

Anteriorly where it pouches superiorly beneath the quadriceps tendon forming the suprapatellar bursa

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91
Q

Knee joint: Extracapsular ligaments

A

1) Ligamentum patellae
2) Lateral collateral ligament
3) Medial collateral ligament
4) Oblique popliteal ligament

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92
Q

Knee joint: Ligamentum patellae is a continuation of

A

Quadriceps femoris tendon

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93
Q

Knee joint: Lateral collateral ligament is attached to

A

1) Lateral condyle of the femur superiorly

2) Head of fibula inferiorly

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94
Q

Knee joint: Lateral collateral ligament is separated from the lateral meniscus by the

A

Popliteus

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95
Q

Knee joint: Medial collateral ligament is attached to

A

1) Medial condyle of femur superiorly

2) Medial surface of shaft of tibia

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96
Q

Knee joint: Medial collateral ligament is strongly attached to

A

Medial meniscus

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97
Q

Knee joint: Strengthens the back of capsule

A

Oblique popliteal ligament

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98
Q

Knee joint: Oblique popliteal ligament is an expansion of

A

Semimembranosus

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99
Q

Knee joint: Intracapsular ligaments

A

Cruciate ligaments

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100
Q

Knee joint: Cruciate ligaments are termed anterior and posterior according to

A

Tibial attachments

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101
Q

Anterior cruciate ligament: Attachments

A

1) Anterior intercondylar area of tibia inferiorly

2) Upward, backward, and laterally to the lateral femoral condyle

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102
Q

Posterior cruciate ligament: Attachments

A

1) Posterior intercondylar area of tibia inferiorly

2) Upward, forward, and medially to the medial femoral condyle

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103
Q

Knee joint: Upper surface of menisci are in contact with

A

Femoral condyles

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104
Q

Knee joint: Lower surface of menisci are in contact with

A

Tibial condyles

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105
Q

Knee joint: Each meniscus is attached to the tibia by

A

Anterior and posterior horns

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106
Q

Knee joint: Function of menisci

A

Deepen the articular surfaces of tibial condyles

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107
Q

Knee joint: Medial vs lateral, damaged more frequently

108
Q

Knee joint, synovial membrane: Prolonged downward posteriorly to form the popliteal bursa behind

A

Popliteus tendon

109
Q

Knee joint, synovial membrane: Reflected backward from the ligamentum patellae to form

A

Infrapatellar fold

110
Q

Knee joint, bursae: Largest

A

Suprapatellar bursa

111
Q

Knee joint, bursae: Always communicate with knee joint

A

1) Suprapatellar

2) Popliteal

112
Q

Knee joint, bursae: Between patella and skin

A

Prepatellar bursa

113
Q

Knee joint, bursae: Between ligamentum patella and skin

A

Superficial infrapatellar bursa

114
Q

Knee joint, bursae: Between ligamentum patella and tibia

A

Deep infrapatellar bursa

115
Q

Knee joint, bursae: Semimembranosus bursa lies between

A

Semimembranosus tendon and medial condyle of tibia

116
Q

Knee joint: Nerve supply (4)

A

1) Femoral
2) Obturator
3) Common peroneal
4) Tibial

117
Q

Knee joint, muscles: Flexion

A

1) Biceps femoris
2) Semitendinosus
3) Semimembranosus

118
Q

Knee joint, muscles: Extension

A

Quadriceps femoris

119
Q

Knee joint, muscles: Medial rotation

A

1) Sartorius
2) Semitendinosus
3) Gracilis

120
Q

Knee joint, muscles: Lateral rotation

A

Biceps femoris

121
Q

Knee joint: Most stable in what position

A

Full extension

122
Q

Knee joint, muscles: Most important muscle group that stabilizes the knee joint and capable of stabilizing it in the presence of torn ligaments

A

Quadriceps femoris

123
Q

Ankle joint: Formed by articulations among which bones

A

1) Tibia
2) Malleoli
3) Talus

124
Q

Ankle joint: Type of joint

A

Synovial hinge

125
Q

Ankle joint: Stronger, medial vs lateral ligament

126
Q

Ankle joint: Nerve supply

A

1) Deep peroneal

2) Tibial

127
Q

Ankle joint: More extensive, inversion vs eversion

128
Q

Ankle joint muscles: Eversion (4)

A

1) Peroneus longus
2) Peroneus brevis
3) Peronius tertius
4) Lateral tendons of extensor digitorum longus

129
Q

Gluteal region: Boundaries

A

1) Iliac crest superiorly

2) Fold of the buttock inferiorly

130
Q

Gluteal region muscles: Inferior gluteal nerve

A

Gluteus maximus

131
Q

Gluteal region: Superior gluteal nerve (3)

A

1) Gluteus medius
2) Gluteus minimus
3) Tensor fascia latae

132
Q

Gluteal region: S1 and S2

A

Piriformis

133
Q

Gluteal region: Sacral plexus (4)

A

1) Obturator internus
2) Superior and inferior gemelli
3) Quadratus femoris

134
Q

Gluteal region, fascia: Deep fascia is continuous with

A

Fascia lata

135
Q

Gluteal region: Deep fascia splits to enclose

A

Gluteus maximus

136
Q

Greater sciatic foramen is formed by

A

1) Greater sciatic notch

2) Sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments

137
Q

Lesser sciatic foramen is formed by

A

1) Lesser sciatic notch

2) Sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments

138
Q

Greater sciatic formen contents

A

Piriformis PINS PINS

1) Piriformis
2) Posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh
3) Inferior and superior gluteal nerve
4) Nerve to obturator internus
5) Sciatic nerve
6) Pudendal nerve
7) Internal pudendal vessels
8) Nerve to quadratus femoris
9) Superior and inferior gluteal vessels

139
Q

Lesser sciatic foramen contents

A

PINT

1) Pudendal nerve
2) Internal pudendal vessels
3) Nerve to obturator internus
4) Tendon of obturator internus

140
Q

Thigh: Compartments

A

1) Anterior
2) Posterior
3) Medial

141
Q

Thigh: Deep fascia

A

Fascia lata

142
Q

Thigh: Deep fascia, shape

143
Q

Thigh: Deep fascia attached superiorly to

144
Q

Thigh: Thickening of fascia lata on lateral side

A

Iliotibial tract

145
Q

Thigh: Iliotibial tract is attached superiorly to

A

Iliac tubercle

146
Q

Thigh: Iliotibial tract is attached inferiorly to

A

Lateral condyle of tibia

147
Q

Thigh: Iliotibial tract is the insertion of

A

1) Gluteus maximus

2) Tensor fascia lata

148
Q

Thigh: Gap in deep fascia in front of the thigh just below the inguinal ligament

A

Saphenous opening

149
Q

Thigh: Saphenous opening transmits

A

1) Great saphenous vein
2) Branches of femoral artery
3) Lymphatic vessels

150
Q

Thigh: Saphenous opening is filled with loose connective tissue called

A

Cribriform fascia

151
Q

Thigh, nerve supply: Anterior compartment

152
Q

Thigh, nerve supply: Posterior compartment

153
Q

Thigh, nerve supply: Medial

154
Q

Femoral triangle: Borders

A

SAIL

1) Sartorius laterally
2) Adductor longus medially
3) Inguinal ligament superiorly

155
Q

Femoral triangle: Contents

A

1) Femoral nerve
2) Femoral sheath
3) Femoral artery
4) Femoral vein
5) Inguinal nodes

156
Q

Femoral sheath: Downward protrusion of

A

1) Fascia transversalis

2) Fascia iliaca

157
Q

Femoral sheath: Approx ___ below inguinal ligament

A

1in or 2.5cm

158
Q

Femoral sheath: Contents (lateral to medial)

A

1) Femoral artery
2) Femoral vein
3) Lymphatic vessels

159
Q

Thigh, anterior compartment: All are supplied by femoral nerve except

160
Q

Thigh, anterior compartment: Psoas muscle is supplied by

A

Lumbar plexus

161
Q

Thigh, anterior compartment: Muscles (7)

A 
VIP PQRST
[1) Vastus lateralis, intermedius, medialis]
2) Iliacus
3) Psoas
4) Pectineus
5) Quadriceps femoris
[6) Rectus femoris]
7) Sartorius
8) Tensor fascia lata
162
Q

Thigh, anterior compartment: Quadriceps femoris group

A

1) Rectus femoris
2) Vastus lateralis
3) Vastus intermedius
4) Vastus medius

163
Q

Thigh, medial compartment: Muscles (5)

A

1) Gracilis
2) Adductor longus
3) Adductor brevis
4) Adductor magnus
5) Obturator externus

164
Q

Thigh, posterior compartment: Muscles

A

1) Biceps femoris
2) Semitendinosus
3) Semimebranosus
4) Adductor magnus

165
Q

Thigh: Small medial compartment of femoral sheath occupied by lymphatics

A

Femoral canal

166
Q

Thigh: Site of femoral hernia

A

Femoral canal

167
Q

Thigh: Upper opening of femoral canal filled by extra peritoneal fat (femoral septum)

A

Femoral ring

168
Q

Femoral ring: Anterior

A

Inguinal ligament

169
Q

Femoral ring: Posterior

A

Superior ramus of pubis and pectineal ligament

170
Q

Femoral ring: Lateral

A

Femoral vein

171
Q

Femoral ring: Medial

A

Lacunar ligament

172
Q

Femoral hernia: Women vs men

173
Q

Femoral ring: Hernial sac

A

Below and lateral to the pubic tubercle

174
Q

Femoral ring: Hernial sac neck, anterior

A

Inguinal ligament

175
Q

Femoral ring: Hernial sac neck, posterior

A

Pectineal ligament

176
Q

Femoral ring: Hernial sac neck, lateral

A

Femoral vein

177
Q

Femoral ring: Hernial sac neck, medial

A

Lacunar ligament

178
Q

Intermuscular cleft on the medial aspect of the middle 3rd of thigh beneath the sartorius

A

Adductor canal

179
Q

Adductor canal: Aka (2)

A

1) Subsartorial canal

2) Hunter’s canal

180
Q

Adductor canal: Walls, posterior

A

Adductor magnus

181
Q

Adductor canal: Walls, lateral

A

Vastus medialis

182
Q

Adductor canal: Walls, anteromedial

183
Q

Adductor canal: Contents

A

1) Femoral artery and vein
2) Deep lymph vessels
3) Saphenous nerve
4) Nerve to vastus medialis

184
Q

Popliteal fossa: Shape

185
Q

Popliteal fossa: Contents

A

1) Popliteal vessels
2) Small saphenous vein
3) Common peroneal nerve
4) Tibial nerve
5) Posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh
6) Connective tissue and lymph nodes

186
Q

Popliteal fossa: Boundaries, lateral

A

1) Biceps femoris superiorly

2) Gastrocnemius and plantaris inferiorly

187
Q

Popliteal fossa: Boundaries, medial

A

1) Semimembranosus and senitendinosus superiorly

2) Gastrocnemius inferiorly

188
Q

Leg: Compartments

A

1) Anterior
2) Posterior
3) Lateral

189
Q

Leg: Muscles of anterior compartment (4)

A

1) Tibialis anterior
2) Extensor digitorum longus
3) Extensor hallucis longus
4) Peroneus tertius

190
Q

Leg: Nerve supply to the anterior compartment

A

Deep peroneal

191
Q

Leg: Muscles of lateral compartment (2)

A

1) Peroneus longus

2) Peroneus brevis

192
Q

Leg: Nerve supply to the lateral compartment

A

Superficial peroneal nerve

193
Q

Leg: Posterior compartment, superficial group (3)

A

1) Gastrocnemius
2) Plantaris
3) Soleus

194
Q

Leg: Posterior compartment, deep group (4)

A

1) Popliteus
2) Flexor digitorum longus
3) Flexor hallucis longus
4) Tibialis posterior

195
Q

Leg: Posterior compartment is supplied by

A

Tibial nerve

196
Q

Muscle on dorsum of foot

A

Extensor digitorum brevis

197
Q

Ankle, retinacula: Attached to the distal ends of the anterior borders of tibia and fibula

A

Superior extensor retinaculum

198
Q

Ankle, retinacula: Y-shaped band located in front of the ankle joint

A

Inferior extensor retinaculum

199
Q

Ankle, retinacula: From medial malleolus to medial surface of calcaneum

A

Flexor retinaculum

200
Q

Arches of foot: Forms the transverse arch (3)

A

1) Base of metatarsals
2) Cuboid
3) 3 cuneiform bones

201
Q

Arches of foot: Forms the lateral longitudinal arch (3)

A

1) Base of 4th and 5th metatarsals
2) Cuboid
3) Calcaneum

202
Q

Arches of foot: Medial longitudinal arch (3)

A

1) First 3 metatarsals
2) Navicular
3) Talus
4) 3 cuneiform bones

203
Q

Femoral artery: Continuation of the

A

External iliac artery

204
Q

Femoral artery: Begins at

A

Behind inguinal ligament

205
Q

Femoral artery: Leaves anterior thigh through

A

Opening in adductor magnus

206
Q

Femoral artery: Enters popliteal space as

A

Popliteal artery

207
Q

Femoral artery: Branch that arises just below the inguinal ligament and runs upward to the abdominal wall

A

Superficial epigastric artery

208
Q

Femoral artery: Large branch that supplies the structures of the 3 compartments of the thigh

A

Profunda femoris

209
Q

Vessels of the trochanteric anastomosis (4)

A

1) Medial femoral circumflex
2) Lateral femoral circumflex
3) Superior gluteal
4) Inferior gluteal

210
Q

Important connection between internal iliac and femoral arteries

A

Cruciate anastomosis

211
Q

Popliteal artery: Continuation of the

A

Femoral artery

212
Q

Popliteal artery: Begins at

A

Opening of the adductor magnus

213
Q

Popliteal artery: Ends at

A

Lower border of popliteus

214
Q

Popliteal artery: Divides into

A

Anterior and posterior tibial arteries

215
Q

Anterior tibial artery: Arises at

A

Popliteal fossa

216
Q

Anterior tibial artery: Branch of

A

Popliteal artery

217
Q

Anterior tibial artery: Supplies

A

Anterior compartment of leg

218
Q

Anterior tibial artery: Ends as

A

Dorsalis pedis

219
Q

Dorsalis pedis artery: Continuation of

A

Anterior tibial artery

220
Q

Dorsalis pedis artery: Joins what artery to form the plantar arch

A

Lateral plantar artey

221
Q

Posterior tibial artery: Descends into

A

Posterior compartment of leg

222
Q

Posterior tibial artery: Terminates where

A

Behind medial mallelous

223
Q

Posterior tibial artery: Terminates as

A

Medial and lateral plantar arteries

224
Q

Veins: Drains medial side of leg

A

Great saphenous vein

225
Q

Veins: Drains lateral side of leg

A

Small saphenous vein

226
Q

Great saphenous vein: Ascends behind vs in front of medial malleolus

227
Q

Great saphenous vein: Ascends through the leg with

A

Saphenous nerve

228
Q

Great saphenous vein: In front vs behind knee

229
Q

Great saphenous vein: Joins femoral vein by passing through

A

Saphenous opening in the deep fascia

230
Q

Great saphenous vein: Tributaries near its termination

A

1) Superficial circumflex iliac
2) Superficial epigastric
3) Superficial external pudendal

231
Q

Great saphenous vein: Constant position

A

Anterior to medial malleolus

232
Q

Vein: Most commonly used as a bypass graft

A

Great saphenous vein

233
Q

Small saphenous vein: Behind vs in front of lateral malleolus

234
Q

Small saphenous vein: Ascends accompanied by

A

Sural nerve

235
Q

Small saphenous vein: Drains into

A

Popliteal vein

236
Q

All lymph vessels of the lower limb drain into

A

Deep inguinal nodes

237
Q

Superficial inguinal nodes: Location

A

Below the inguinal ligament

238
Q

Superficial inguinal nodes, horizontal group: Receives lymph from (5)

A

1) Anterior abdominal wall below umbilicus
2) Perineum
3) External genitalia (except testes)
4) Lower half of anal canal
5) Skin of buttocks

239
Q

Superficial inguinal nodes, vertical group: Receives lymph from

A

Most of the superficial vessels of lower limb

240
Q

Deep inguinal nodes: #

241
Q

Deep inguinal nodes: Location

A

Medial side of femoral vein and femoral canal

242
Q

Deep inguinal nodes: Drain into

A

External iliac nodes

243
Q

Popliteal nodes: Receive lymph from (3)

A

1) Lateral side of foot
2) Back of calf
3) Lateral side of calf

244
Q

Femoral nerve: Arises from

A

Lumbar plexus (L234)

245
Q

Femoral nerve: Terminates by dividing into

A

Anterior and posterior divisions

246
Q

Femoral nerve: Cutaneous branches supply (3)

A

1) Medial surface of thigh
2) Anterior surface of thigh
3) Medial side of foot

247
Q

Obturator nerve: Arises from

A

Lumbar plexus (L234)

248
Q

Obturator nerve: Divides into

A

Anterior and posterior divisions

249
Q

Obturator nerve: Cutaneous branch

A

Medial side of thigh

250
Q

Sciatic nerve: Arises from

A

Sacral plexus (L45S123)

251
Q

Sciatic nerve: Appears below what muscle

A

Piriformis

252
Q

Sciatic nerve: Covered by what muscle

A

Gluteus maximus

253
Q

Sciatic nerve: Divides into

A

1) Tibial nerve

2) Common peroneal nerve

254
Q

Tibial nerve: Divides into

A

Medial and lateral plantar nerves

255
Q

Tibial nerve: Cutaneous branches

A

1) Sural nerve

2) Medial calcaneal nerve

256
Q

Tibial nerve: Cutaneous supply

A

1) Calf
2) Back of leg
3) Lateral border of foot
4) Lateral side of little toe
5) Medial surface of heel

257
Q

Common peroneal nerve: Pierces

A

Peroneus longus

258
Q

Common peroneal nerve: Divides into

A

Superficial and deep peroneal

259
Q

Superficial peroneal nerve: Cutaneous supply

A

Dorsum of foot except between the first and second toes

260
Q

Deep peroneal nerve: Cutaneous supply

A

Between the first and second toes

261
Q

Foot drop

A

Sciatic nerve lesion

262
Q

Hamstrings

A

1) Semitendinosus 2) Semimembranosus 3) Biceps femoris

263
Q

Femoral artery: Pulse

A

Midway between asis and symphysis pubis

264
Q

Popliteal artery: Pulse

A

Popliteal space provided the deep fascia is fully relaxed by passive flexion of knee

265
Q

Anterior tibial artery: Pulse

A

1) Extensor hallucis longus medially

2) Extensor digitorum longus laterally

266
Q

Dorsalis pedis artery: Pulse

A

1) Extensor hallucis longus medially

2) Extensor digitorum longus laterally

267
Q

Posterior tibial artery: Pulse

A

Midway between medial malleolus and heel

Anatomy (20 decks)

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