MSK 31 - Lower Limb-II

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Where is the subcutaneous tissue of the lower limb found and what does it contain?

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How does class describe the deep fascia of the lower limb? Is it deeper or more superficial than the subcutaneous tissue?

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The deep fascia is described as an outer layer stocking like membrane which covers the lower limb. It is deep to the subcutaneous tissue.

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What are the three types of fascia found in the lower limb? Describe their attachments.

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Facts to know about the femoral sheath.

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Question 6

Is the femoral nerve contained within the femoral sheath? If not, then where is it?

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The femoral nerve is lateral to but NOT contained within the femoral sheath

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What is the femoral triangle? List its borders and contents.

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Facts to know about the adductor canal

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What is the popliteal fossa? List its borders.

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List the contents of the popliteal fossa.

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Question 17

What is piriformis syndrome? What are the causes and symptoms?

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Question 20

What muscles compose the hamstring group? List their attachments, actions, and innervations.

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Facts to know about the sciatic nerve

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• 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

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Question 26

What muscles compose the quadriceps femoris group? List their attachments, actions, and innervations.

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Question 32

What arteries supply blood to the thigh?

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Question 35

Discuss the pathways of the branches of the profunda femoris artery.

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