Lower Limb Week 5 - Revamped Flashcards
What is the function of the plantar fascia of the foot
- Protect the sole
- Support longitudinal arches
- Holds everything together
Plantar fasciitis
Heel pain that can radiate along plantar surface that may or may not be associated with heel spurs
What are the 3 tendons found on the sole of the foot and their function
- Flexor digitorum lonngus
- Quadratus plantae
- Flexor halucis longus
What and where are the ligaments of the foot (4)
The medial longitudinal arch is supported by (4)
How does pes planus (flat feet) occur and how do we treat
Damage to tib post, resulting in dropped talus and may need orthotics
Characteristics of the lateral longitudinal arch (3)
The transverse arch is found where and is supported by
Found at cuboid, cuneiforms and metatarsals running medial to lateral between medial and longitudinal arches. It is supported by tib ant/post, and fib long
Pes valgus vs varus
Name the 6 nerves of the foot
How many layers of muscles are there in the feet
4
What 3 muscles make up layer 1 (superficial)
- Abductor digit minimi
- Flexor digitorum Brevis
- Abductor hallucis
Abductor digiti minimi origin
Calcaneal tuberosity
Abductor digit minimi insertion
Abductor digiti minimi innervation
Abductor digit minimi function
Abduct 5th digit and flex metatarsophalangeal joint
Flexor digitorum brevis origin
Flexor digitorum brevis insertion
Flexor digitorum brevis innervation
Flexor digitorum brevis action
Flex 2-5th metatarsophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints
Abductor hallucis origin
Abductor hallucis insertion
Abductor hallucis innervation
Abductor hallucis action
Toe (1st digit) abduction and flex
What muscles (2) and tendons (2) make up layer 2
Muscles: Quadratus plantae and lumbrical (4)
Tendons: FHL and FDL
Quadratus plantae origin
Quadratus plantae insertion
Quadratus plantae innervation