Lower limb Flashcards
what are the compartments of the lower limb
0= pelvic girdle 1= gluteal region 2= thigh 3=leg 4= foot
the femoral artery is a continuation of what artery
external illliac artery. this is a branch off of the common illiac artery , comes off of abdominal aorta. divides at L4
What does the femoral artery divide into
popeteal
what does the popeteal divide into
anterior + posterior tibeal
what artery is located on the dorsum of the foot
dorsalis pedis
what arteries are on the sole of the foot
plantar arteries
dorsalis pedus is a continuaiton of what artery
anterior tibeal artery
what are the 3 parts of the hip bone
pubis, ilium and ischium
where do the 3 parts of the hip bone unite
in the acetabular cavity
where is bone marrow gathered from
the hip bone NOT the sternim
what is the illeum
largest part of the hip bone
what are the 4 important things to know about the ischium
greater sciatic notch
iscial spine
lesser sciatic notch
ischial tuberosity
what is the longest and heaviest bone in the body
femur
what are the signs of someone that has a fracture of the neck of the fetus
lateral rotated, and limb is shortened
the profunda femoris is a branch of what artery
femoral artery
