MSK Workbook 3 Lower Limb Flashcards

1
Q

The tibia and fibula are held together by a sheet of fibrous material called___

A

Interosseous membrane

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2
Q

What type of joint is the tibia-fibular joint

A

Synovial plane joint

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3
Q

What is the action of the anterior compartment of the thigh

A

Extensor

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4
Q

What is the action of the posterior compartment of the thigh

A

Flexor

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5
Q

What bone makes up the medial malleolus

A

Tibia

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6
Q

What bone makes up the lateral malleolus

A

Fibula

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7
Q

Name the 4 muscles in the anterior compartment

A

Tibilais anterior
Extensor digitorum longus
Extensor hallucis longus
Fibularis tertius

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8
Q

What are the 2 divisions of sciatic nerve

A

Tibial nerve

Common fibular nerve

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9
Q

What are the 2 divisions of the popliteal artery

A

Fibular artery

Posterior tibial artery

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10
Q

Which branch innervates the muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh

A

Deep fibular nerve

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11
Q

What 2 muscles does the lateral compartment of the leg contain

A

Fibularis longue

Fibularis brevis

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12
Q

What is the action and innervation of the lateral muscles of the leg

A

Eversion
Weak plantar flexion
Superficial fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

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13
Q

Where can the dorsals pedis be felt

A

1st and 2nd metatarsal bones

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14
Q

Where can the posterior tibias pulse be felt

A

Behind the medial malleolus

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15
Q

Name the 2 deltoid ligaments in the ankle

A

Tibionavicular

Tibiocalcaneal

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16
Q

Which ligament of ankle joint is the weakest

A

Anterior tibiofibular ligament

17
Q

Which ligament of the ankle joint is named the deltoid ligament

A

Medial collateral

18
Q

During which movements of the subtle joint are ankle sprains more common

A

Plantarflexion

Inversion

19
Q

What muscles are responsible for dorsiflexion of the ankle joint

A

Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Hallicus Longus
Extensor Digitorum Longus

20
Q

What muscles are responsible for plantar flexion of the ankle joint

A

Plantaris
Soleus
Gastrocnemius