Lower Limb Anatomy Extra Flashcards
What muscle(s) attach to the ischial tuberosity?
Hamstrings
What muscle(s) attach to the pecten pubis?
Pectineus muscle
What muscle(s) attach to the iliac fossa?
iliacus
What muscle(s) attach to the ASIS?
Sartorius
What muscle(s) attach to the anterior inferior iliac spine?
Rectus femoris
Attches to AIIS as well as a part just superior to the acetabulum
What muscle(s) attach to the greater trochanter?
Many of the gluteal muscles
What muscle(s) attach to the lesser trochanter?
Iliopsoas
What muscle(s) attach to the gluteal tuberosity?
Gluteus maximus
What ligament is found in the fovea on the head of the femur?
Ligament of the head of the femur
What line on the femur follows on from the gluteal tuberosity?
Linea aspira
Which condyle of the femur is much larger?
Medial condyle
What muscle(s) attach to the adductor tubercle of the femur?
Adductor magnus
where is the adductor tubercle located?
Distal femur just superior to the medial epicondyle
In the lateral epicondyle of the femur there is a groove. What structure slots into this groove?
Tendon of the popliteus
What connects the tibia and the fibula?
Interosseus membrane
What surface of the tibia is subcutaneous and felt quite easily?
Antero-medial
shin bone
What muscle(s) attach to the tibial tuberosity?
patellar ligament
How many tarsal bones are there?
7
How many carpal bones are in the hand?
8
What foot bone is the link between it and the leg?
the talus
What movements take place at the ankle joint?
During which movement is the joint most stable?
Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
dorsiflexion
With which bones OF THE FOOT does the talus articulate with?
Navicular in front
Calcaneus behind
The calcaneus articulates with which bones?
Talus above
Cuboid anteriorly
Inversion and eversion of the foot occurs at which joint?
Subtalar = talocalcaneal joint