Lower Limb Flashcards
What are the bones in the lower limb?
Femur, Patella, Tibia, Fibula and Foot (Tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges)
Largest sesamoid bone in body
Develops within tendon of quadriceps
Articulates with the distal femur
These are osteological features of what?
Patella
How is the foot acting as a strong lever achieved through the structure?
Segmentation of structure
- Presence of arches (Support and elasticity)
- Presence of tie and beam connections via ligaments and muscles
What type of joint is the hip joint?
Synovial ball and socket joint
What type of joint is the knee and ankle?
Synovial hinge joint
What are the hip flexors located anterior thigh called?
Iliopsoas
Sartorius
Pectineus
What are the hip extensors located in the anterior thigh called?
Rectus femoris
Vastus lateralis
Vastus medialis
What are the hip adductors located in the medial thigh called?
Adductor longus
Adductor Brevis
Adductor Magnus
Gracilis
Where is the obturator nerve located?
Medial thigh
Where is the sciatic nerve located?
Posterior thigh
What are the anterior compartements of the lower leg?
Extensors of ankle and digits Tendons anterior to ankle Deep peroneal (fibular)
What are the lateral compartements of the lower leg?
Evertors of the foot Tendons posterior to lateral malleolous of fibula Superficial peroneal (fibular)
What are the components of the lower posterior leg - superficial?
Plantarflexors of ankle joint
Insert via tend-calcareous
Tibial nerve
What are the components of the lower posterior leg - deep?
Popliteous
Tibial nerve
What is the function of the popliteus?
Unlocks knee joint
