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
Complete tears of tendon appear
Anechoic/heterogeneous area within tendon
Developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) is more common in ____ and on the ___ side
Females, left side
Normal coverage of the femoral head by the acetabulum is
> 55%
Most common cause of a painful hip and joint effusion in children
Transient synovitis
Partial dislocation of hip
Subluxation
A direct hernia is located _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels
Medial
An indirect hernia is located _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels
Lateral
Rectus shealth hematomas should NOT move across midline because:
The linea alba
Rectus shealth hematoma is a recognized complication of _______
Coagulation therapy
