MSK S5. lower limb Flashcards

1
Q

Moving lateral to medial, what is the correct order of contents within the Femoral Triangle?

A

‘Femoral Nerve, Femoral Artery, Femoral Vein, Femoral Canal’.

NAVY acronym.

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2
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What is adductor canal compression syndrome a result of?

lead to?

A

excessive hypertrophy of the vastus medialis muscle - > lead to paraesthesia (compression of the saphenous nerve)
>claudication (compression of the femoral artery).

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3
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what is Piriformis syndrome?

A

piriformis syndrome is compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis in the gluteal region,

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4
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what is a femoral hernia?

A

A femoral hernia occurs when abdominal contents (like loops of bowel) squeeze into the femoral canal.

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5
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Which two metatarsals articulate with the cuboid bone?

A

fourth and fifth (IV and V) metatarsals that articulate with the cuboid.

cuboid on lateral aspect of foot.

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6
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what is the hallux?

A

big toe

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7
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How many phalanges can be found in the hallux?

A
The hallux (or big toe) has two phalanges.
Like the thumb, it has one less phalanx than every other digit.
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8
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What are the actions of Gastrocnemius on the ankle and knee joints?

A

plantarflexes the ankle joint and helps to stabilise knee flexion.

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9
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What does the action of the popliteus muscle result in?

A

unlocking of the knee.

allows it to bend again

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10
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Which muscle acts to flex the hallux?

A

Flexor Hallucis Longus

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11
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Which nerve innervates the muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg?

A

deep fibular nerve

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12
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Which compartment of muscles attach via the calcaneal tendon to the calcaneus?

A

superficial posterior compartment

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13
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What is the function of the tibialis posterior muscle?

A

plantarflex and invert the foot.

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