MSK - Anterior Thigh And Knee Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

What are the bones called in the lower leg?

A

Tibia and fibula

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2
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What is the membrane called that attaches the tibia to the fibula?

A

Interosseous membrane

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3
Q

What four muscles make up the quadriceps?

A

Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedialis

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4
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Which muscles are classified as aDductors in the anterior thigh?

A

in the anterior thigh: pectineus
in the medial thigh: adductor longus, adductor magnus, gracilis, adductor brevis
(obturator externus in medial thigh but only does lateral rotation of thigh)

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5
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What forms the borders of the femoral triangle?

A

The base is formed by the inguinal ligament, the medial border is formed by the adductor longus and the lateral border is formed by the medial edge of the sartorius

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6
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How are the femoral vessels and nerve arranged in the femoral triangle?

A

Nerve is most lateral, then femoral artery, then the femoral vein

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7
Q

What type of joint is the knee joint?

A

Synovial, modified hinge

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8
Q

Which muscle is responsible for the ‘unlocking’ of the knee joint?

A

Popliteus

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9
Q

What is a sesamoid bone?

A

A small independent bone developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure. The patella is a particularly large one.

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10
Q

What is the iliotibial band formed from?

A

A condensation of fascia lata

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11
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What are the static elements that aid in stability of a joint?

A

Bones and ligaments

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12
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What are the dynamic elements that aid in stability of a joint?

A

Muscle and tendons

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13
Q

What are the functions of the menisci?

A
  • load transmission
  • shock absorbency
  • stability
  • nutrition of bone
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14
Q

How many different bursae are there in the knee?

A

6

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