Lower Limb Bones, Muscles And Movements Flashcards
What 2 bones articulate at the knee joint?
The femur and tibia
What attaches to the intercondylar eminence?
The ACL ligament
The patella is imbedded in?
The tendon of quadriceps femoris
Which bone does the patella articulate with?
The femur
What shaft bone is not part of the knee joint?
The fibula
The medial/lateral malleolus of the tibia are proximal or distal?
Distal
What is the knee joint classification?
Modified hinge (synovial, biaxial, condylar joint)
The main movement of the knee joint is?
Flexion and extension - the joint CT’s like a hinge but also allows some rotation when the knee is flexed
What movements do the extracapusule ligaments prevent?
Prevents sideways movement of the knee
What movement does the ACL prevent?
Anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur
What movement does the PCL prevent?
Posterior displacement of the tibia on the femur
Why does the medial meniscus tear when the MCL is ruptured?
Because it is firmly attached to the MCL
Wha type of joint is the ankle?
Synovial, uniaxial, hinge joint
What is the scientific name of the heel bone?
The calcaneus
How are the foot bones similar to the hand bones?
The tarsals (like carpals) connect to the metatarsals which connect to phalanges similar to hands
