Morphological plan of the lower limb Flashcards
Describe the function of the lower limb in bipedal organisms
Locomotion
Weight bearing
Stresses
Describe the movement of the lower limb during development
Medial rotation
Where are the extensors in the lower limb?
Anterior
Where are the flexors in the lower limb?
Posterior
What is the importance of the flexors and extensors?
Good propulsion
What happens to the lower limb in weeks 6-8 of development?
Brings the posterior compartment anterior
Describe the skeleton in the lower limb
Pelvis Femur Fibia and tibia Tarsal bones (x7) Metatarsals (x5) Phalanges (x14)
Name some important landmarks on the pelvis
Anterior superior iliac spine Anterior inferior iliac spine Pubis Ischiopubic ramus Obturator foramen Ischial tuberosity Greater sciatic foramen Greater sciatic notch Acetabulum
Name some ligaments on the pelvis
Sacrotuberous ligament
Sacrospinous ligament
List the landmarks on the anterior of the femur
Head Neck Intertrochanteric line Adductor tubercle Medial epicondyle Lateral epicondyle
List the landmarks on the posterior of the femur
Greater trochanter Intertrochanteric crest Lesser trochanter Gluteal tuberosity Linea aspera Lateral and medial condyles
List the landmarks on the fibula
Lateral condyle
Lateral malleolus
List the landmarks on the tibia
Medial condyle
Tibial tuberosity
Medial malleolus
List the bones in the foot
Tarsals
Metatarsals
Phalanges
List the limb movements in the lower limb
Flexion/extension Abduction/adduction Lateral/medial rotation Pronation/supination Circumduction
What movement isnt present in the lower limb?
Opposition
Name the joints in the lower limb
Hip joint
Ankle joint
Knee joint
Joints of the foot
What movements does the ankle joint facilitate?
Dorsiflexion (or extension)
Plantarflexion (or extension)
What movements do the joints of the foot facilitate?
Eversion, inversion
Supination, pronation
Extension, flexion
List the functional compartments of the lower limb
Gluteal
Thigh
Leg
Foot
Name the 3 major gluteal muscles
Gluteus maximus
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
What movement does gluteus maximus facilitate?
Extensor + lateral rotator
What movements does gluteus medius do?
Abductor + medial rotator
What movements does gluteus minimus facilitate?
Abductor + medial rotator
What does gluteus maximus also support and how?
Extended knee via the iliotibial tract
What are the gluteal muscles important for?
Locomotion
Give the origin of gluteus maximus
Ilium
Give the insertion of gluteus maximus
Gluteal tuberosity
Iliotibial tract
Which nerve supplies gluteus maximus?
Inferior gluteal nerve
Where do gluteus medius and minimus originate?
Ileum
Where do gluteus medius and minimus insert?
Greater trochanter of the femur
What are gluteus medius and minimis innervated by?
Superior gluteal nerve
What are the small muscles of the gluteal region equivalent to?
Rotator cuff
What is the function of the small muscles of the gluteal region?
Stabilize the hip
Lateral rotation of the extended thigh