MSK Flashcards
Method to determine if hip is subluxable. ADDUCTING
Barlow
Relocation of the dislocated hip by ABDUCTING the leg. Palpable and audible “clunk” heard.
Ortolani
Normal alpha degree
> 60
Normal beta degree
<55
Long axis of muscle fibers runs with longitudinal axis of muscle- example includes biceps, sartorius
Parallel/fusiform
Muscle fibers converge toward a single tendon
Convergent/triangular
Muscle fibers branch from central tendon diagonally (feather-like)
Pennate
Muscle fibers are arranged in concentric rings
Circular
Example of pennate muscle
Deltoid, recurs femoris
Example of convergent/triangular muscle
Pectoralis major
Example of circular muscle
Obicularis oris
Fluid/inflammation within synovial sheath
Tendosynovitis
Connects muscle to bone
Tendon
Connect bone to bone
Ligament
Partial tears of tendon appear
Focal hypoechoic area