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Lower Limb Anatomy - Hard Version Flashcards

1
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what is the femoral region

A

the thigh

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2
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how many regions are there of the lower limb

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6

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3
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name the superficial muscles of the gluteal region

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tensor fascia latae, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus

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4
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function of the superficial muscles of the gluteal region

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medially rotate, abduct and extend the thigh

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5
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what is the innervation to the superficial muscles of the gluteal region

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all superior gluteal except gluteus maximus; inferior gluteal

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6
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what causes trendelenberg’s gait

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damage to superior gluteal nerve

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7
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name the deep muscles of the gluteal region

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piriformis, obturator internus, gemelli and quadratus femoris

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8
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what is the function of the deep muscles of the gluteal region

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laterally rotate thigh, hip stabilisers

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9
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what is the innervation of the deep muscles of the gluteal region

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sacral plexus nerves

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10
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how do nerves enter/leave the pelvis

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greater sciatic foramen

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11
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how do nerves enter/leave the perineum

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lesser sciatic foramen

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12
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what ligaments form the greater and lesser sciatic foraminae

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sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments

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13
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where is the sacrotuberous ligament

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between ischial tuberosity and sacrum

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14
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where is the sacrospinous ligament

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between ischial spine and sacrum

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15
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which quarter of the gluteal region is best for injections and why

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upper lateral quarter since least likely to hit sciatic nerve

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16
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which spinal nerves contribute to the sciatic nerve

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L4-S3

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17
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which spinal nerves contribute to the pudendal nerve

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S2-S4

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18
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which spinal nerves contribute to the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh

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S1-S3

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19
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what is supplied by the sciatic nerve

A

posterior thigh, leg muscles, foot muscles, most of the skin

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20
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what is supplied by the pudendal nerve

A

perineum

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21
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what is supplied by the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh

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skin over posterior thigh, popliteal fossa, lateral perineum and upper medial thigh

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22
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what are the names of the branches of the sciatic nerve

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tibial division of the sciatic nerve and common fibular division of the sciatic nerve

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23
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what is the other name or the common fibular division of the sciatic nerve

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common perineal division of the sciatic nerve

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24
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put in order of lateral to medial:

posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh, pudendal, sciatic

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sciatic, posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh, pudendal

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25
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where does the sciatic nerve exit the greater sciatic foramen

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most lateral structure exiting, inferior to piriformis

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26
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what is the arterial supply to the sciatic nerve

A

artery to the sciatic nerve

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27
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where does the sciatic nerve bifurcate

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posterior distal thigh

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28
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what are the visual differences between the tibial nerve and the common fibular nerve

A

tibial nerve: larger, medial

common fibular: smaller, lateral

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29
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what is the superior border of the femoral triangle

A

inguinal ligament

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30
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what is the medial border of the femoral triangle

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lateral border of adductor longus

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31
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what is the lateral border of the femoral triangle

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medial border of sartorius

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32
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what is the floor of the femoral triangle

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iliopsoas and pectineus

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33
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what is the roof of the femoral triangle

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fascia lata

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34
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what are the contents of the femoral triangle and in what order from lateral to medial

A

femoral nerve, femoral artery, femoral vein, lymphatics

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35
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where is the inguinal ligament

A

ASIS to pubic tubercle

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36
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what is the inguinal ligament

A

thickened inferior edge of internal oblique aponeurosis

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37
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what is the longest muscle in the body

A

sartorius

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38
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what structure separates the muscle compartments of the leg and what is it composed of

A

intermuscular septum composed of deep fascia

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39
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what procedure is used to treat acute compartment syndrome

A

fasciotomy

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40
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name the compartments of the thigh

A

anterior, posterior, medial compartments

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41
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name the compartments of the leg

A

anterior, posterior, lateral compartments

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42
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commonalities with muscle compartments

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generally similar actions and same nerve supply

43
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name the muscles of the anterior compartment of the thigh

A

pectineus, iliopsoas, sartorius, quadriceps femoris

44
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what is the function of pectineus

A

flexes thigh

45
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what is the function of iliopsoas

A

flexes thigh

46
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what is the function of sartorius

A

flexes thigh

47
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what is the function of quadriceps femoris

A

extends leg

48
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what is the innervation to the muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh

A

femoral nerve except psoas major of iliopsoas (supplied by anterior rami of L1,L2,L3)

49
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which spinal nerves contribute to the femoral nerve

A

L2, L3, L4

50
Q

name the muscles in the medial compartment of the thigh

A 
adductor longus
adductor brevis
adductor magnus
gracilis
obturator externus
51
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what is the action of the muscles in the medial compartment of the thigh

A

adduct the thigh

52
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what is the motor supply the the muscles of the medial compartment of the thigh

A

obturator nerve except hamstring part of adductor magnus (tibial nerve)

53
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which spinal nerves contribute to the obturator nerve

A

L2, L3, L4

54
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name the muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh

A

semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris

55
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what is the action of the muscles of the posterior compartment of the thgigh

A

extend the thigh and flex the leg

56
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what is the innervation of the muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh

A

tibial division of sciatic nerve except short head of biceps femoris (common fibular division of sciatic)

57
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what spinal nerves contribute to the tibial division of the spinal nerve

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L5, S1, S2

58
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name the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg

A

tibialis anterior
extensor digitorum longus
extensor hallucis longus
fibularis tertius

59
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what is the action of the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg

A

dorsiflex ankle & extend toes

60
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what is the supply to the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg

A

deep fibular nerve

61
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what spinal nerves contribute to the deep fibular division of the sciatic nerve

62
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name the muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg

A

fibularis longus

fibularis brevis

63
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what is the action of the muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg

A

evert foot & weakly plantarflex ankle

64
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what is the supply to the muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg

A

superficial fibular nerve

65
Q

what spinal nerves contribute to the superficial fibular division of the sciatic nerve

A

L5, S1, S2

66
Q

name the division of the common fibular nerve

A

superficial and deep fibular nerves

67
Q

name the muscles of the superficial group of the posterior compartment of the leg

A

gastrocnemius
soleus
plantaris

68
Q

name the muscles of the deep group of the posterior compartment of the leg

A

popliteus
flexor hallucis longus
flexor digitorum longus
tibialis posterior

69
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what is the action of the superficial group of the posterior compartment of the leg

A

plantarflex ankle

70
Q

what is the supply to the superficial group of the posterior compartment of the leg

A

tibial nerve

71
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what is the action of the deep group of the posterior compartment of the leg

A

flex toes & plantarflex ankle

72
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what is the supply to the deep group of the posterior compartment of the leg

A

tibial nerve

73
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what part of the hip is involved in the hip joint

A

acetabulum

74
Q

what type of joint is the hip joint

A

synovial joint

75
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what are the possible movements of the hip joint

A

flexion-extension
abduction-adduction
medial-lateral rotation
circumduction

76
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what are the components of the hip joint

A

joint capsule made of outer fibrous layer and inner membranous layer

77
Q

name the ligaments that strengthen the hip joint capsule

A

iliofemoral
pubofemoral
ischiofemoral

78
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what are the iliofemoral, pubofemoral and ischiofemoral ligaments formed of

A

fibrous layer of joint capsule

79
Q

what is the ligamentum teres

A

ligament that carries arterial supply to head of femur

80
Q

name the arteries involved in the blood supply to the hip joint

A

medial circumflex femoral artery
lateral circumflex femoral artery
artery to head of femur

81
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what artery does the medial circumflex femoral artery arise from

A

deep femoral artery

82
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what artery does the lateral circumflex femoral artery arise from

A

deep femoral artery

83
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what are names of the branches of the medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries

A

retinacular arteries

84
Q

what artery does the artery to head of femur arise from

A

branch of obturator

85
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what is the connection between the medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries

A

anastomose around head of femur

86
Q

what articulations are involved in the knee joint

A

2X femerotibial

1X femeropatellar

87
Q

what type of joint is the knee joint

88
Q

what are the components of the knee joint

A

external fibrous layer and inner membraneous layer (bursae extensions)

89
Q

name the ligaments of the knee joint

A 
posterior cruciate
anterior cruciate
medial menisci
lateral menisci
patellar ligament
lateral collateral ligament
medial collateral ligament
90
Q

what are the menisci made of

A

fibrocartilage

91
Q

what shape are the menisci

A

crescent shape

92
Q

which knee ligaments are intra-articular

A

anterior cruciate and posterior ligament

93
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does the anterior cruciate ligament go lateral to medial or medial to lateral

A

lateral to medial

94
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what is the supero-lateral border of the popliteal fossa

A

biceps femoris

95
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what is the supero-medial border of the popliteal fossa

A

semimembranosus

96
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what is the inferior border of the popliteal fossa

A

gastrocnemius

97
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what is the roof of the popliteal fossa

A

popliteal fascia

98
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what are the contents of the popliteal fossa

A

fat, small saphenous vein, popliteal vessels, tibial nerve, common fibular nerve

99
Q

what is the other name for the Achilles tendon

A

calcaneal tendon

100
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what forms the Achilles tendon

A

tendons of gastrocnemius and soleus

101
Q

where does the Achilles tendon attach

A

calcaneal tuberosity of the calcaneus

102
Q

how can you test the achilles tendon and what is the normal result

A

ankle jerk reflex, plantarflexion

103
Q

what nerves is the ankle jerk reflex testing

A

S1, S2 nerve roots

104
Q

where do superficial lymphatics of the lower lib drain

A

to superficial inguinal lymph nodes then external iliac lymph nodes

Y2 MSK (20 decks)

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