Lower limb+ Flashcards
1
Q
What does “Tiger cubs need MILC” mean
A
Tiger= Talus Cubs= Calcaneus Need= Navicular M= Medial cuneiform I= Intermediate cuneiform L= Lateral cuneiform C= Cuboid
2
Q
Why is the 5th metatarsal important?
A
You can feel the end of the 5th metatarsal and use it for positioning.
3
Q
Skyline patella
A
Apex of patella
4
Q
Lateral knee
A
Midpoint of the palpable medial tibial condyle
5
Q
Lateral ankle
A
Medial malleolus
6
Q
Axial calcaneum
A
Plantar aspect of heel
7
Q
Antero-Posterior tibia and Fibula (lower leg)
A
In the midline, midway between knee and ankle joints.
8
Q
Antero-Posterior ankle
A
Midway between the malleoli
9
Q
Dorsi-Plantar oblique foot
A
cuboid navicular region
10
Q
Antero-Posterior knee
A
2.5cm distal to apex of patella
11
Q
Dorsi-Plantar toes
A
3rd metatarso-phalangeal joint.
12
Q
Lateral calcaneum
A
2.5 cm inferior to the prominence of the medial malleolus of the distal tibia
