Lower limb structures & pathologies

Question 1

What are the borders of the femoral triangle?

Answer 1

Inguinal ligament
Sartorius
Adductor longus

Question 2

Describe the arrangement of the structures, medial to lateral, within the femoral triangle

Answer 2

VAN
vein, artery, nerve

Question 3

Which two structures does the adductor canal connect?

Answer 3

Inferior apex of femoral triangle to adductor hiatus

Question 4

What are the borders of the popliteal fossa?

Answer 4

Semimembranosus tendon
Biceps femoris tendon
Medial and lateral heads of gastrocnemius

Question 5

Does low or high ulnar injury have a worse presentation? Why?

Answer 5

Low
More flexors are intact, so greater flexion & worse claw

Question 6

What is the most common site of compression for the ulnar nerve?

Answer 6

Medial epicondyle of the elbow

Question 7

Which nerve is damaged in foot drop?

Answer 7

Common peroneal nerve

Question 8

What movements of the foot are reduced in foot drop?

Answer 8

Dorsiflexion
Eversion

Question 9

What spinal nerve roots does the ulnar nerve have?

Answer 9

C8-T1