MSK 31 - Lower Limb-II Flashcards
Where is the subcutaneous tissue of the lower limb found and what does it contain?
How does class describe the deep fascia of the lower limb? Is it deeper or more superficial than the subcutaneous tissue?
The deep fascia is described as an outer layer stocking like membrane which covers the lower limb. It is deep to the subcutaneous tissue.
What are the three types of fascia found in the lower limb? Describe their attachments.
Facts to know about the femoral sheath.
Is the femoral nerve contained within the femoral sheath? If not, then where is it?
The femoral nerve is lateral to but NOT contained within the femoral sheath
What is the femoral triangle? List its borders and contents.
Facts to know about the adductor canal
What is the popliteal fossa? List its borders.
List the contents of the popliteal fossa.
What is piriformis syndrome? What are the causes and symptoms?
What muscles compose the hamstring group? List their attachments, actions, and innervations.
Facts to know about the sciatic nerve
- It is a combination of the tibial (L4-S3) and common fibular (L4-S2) nerves
- Typically exits the pelvis below the piriformis
- Gives off several branches for muscular innervation before dividing into the tibial and common fibular nerves just proximal to the popliteal fossa
What muscles compose the quadriceps femoris group? List their attachments, actions, and innervations.
What arteries supply blood to the thigh?
Discuss the pathways of the branches of the profunda femoris artery.
