Lower Leg and knee Flashcards
What are the contents of the popliteal fossa?
popliteal artery / vein
tibial nerve
common fibular (peroneal) nerve
Lesser saphenous vein
What structures make up the boundaries of the popliteal fossa?
Medial boarders : semimembranosis M. /Semitendinosis and Medial head of gastrocnemius
Lateral boarders: biceps femoris and lateral head of gastrocnemius
What structures make up the boundaries of the popliteal fossa?
Medial boarders : semimembranosus M. and Medial head of gastrocnemius
Lateral boarders: biceps femoris and lateral head of gastrocnemius
What type of injury / force causes the “terrible triad”?
Lateral (valgus) injury
rotational injuires cause what kind of soft tissue knee injury
Meniscus and cruciate lig tears
Rotational injuries can cause damage to?
The menisci
In the case of a DVT, the greater saphenous vein is considered a deep vein t/f?
True: though it is technically superficial it drains into the deep femoral vein making it deep.
The medial border of the popliteal fossa is comprised of______
Semimembranosus and semitendonosus
The contents of the popliteal fossa:
Popliteal artery, vein, and the tibial nerve
What soft tissue injuries of the knee are likely present along with a bone bruise?
ACL, PCL, and meniscal tears
What nerve supplies the muscles that attach to the achilles tendon?
Tibial nerve
Anteromedial support to the knee: SGT of SGT FOS
Sartorius
Gracilus
SemiTendonosus
Posteromedial support of the knee (2)
Semimembranosus
Medial head of gastrocnemius
Anterior support of the knee (2)
Quad femoris tendon
Patellar lig
Anterolateral support of the knee (1)
Iliotibial tract
Posteromedial support?
Semimembranosus
Medial head of gastroc
Heel walking is related to what nerve roots?
L4/ L5 (dorsiflexion of ankle L4 ) (great toe extension L5)