MSK Workbook 3 Lower Limb Flashcards
The tibia and fibula are held together by a sheet of fibrous material called___
Interosseous membrane
What type of joint is the tibia-fibular joint
Synovial plane joint
What is the action of the anterior compartment of the thigh
Extensor
What is the action of the posterior compartment of the thigh
Flexor
What bone makes up the medial malleolus
Tibia
What bone makes up the lateral malleolus
Fibula
Name the 4 muscles in the anterior compartment
Tibilais anterior
Extensor digitorum longus
Extensor hallucis longus
Fibularis tertius
What are the 2 divisions of sciatic nerve
Tibial nerve
Common fibular nerve
What are the 2 divisions of the popliteal artery
Fibular artery
Posterior tibial artery
Which branch innervates the muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh
Deep fibular nerve
What 2 muscles does the lateral compartment of the leg contain
Fibularis longue
Fibularis brevis
What is the action and innervation of the lateral muscles of the leg
Eversion
Weak plantar flexion
Superficial fibular nerve (L5 and S1)
Where can the dorsals pedis be felt
1st and 2nd metatarsal bones
Where can the posterior tibias pulse be felt
Behind the medial malleolus
Name the 2 deltoid ligaments in the ankle
Tibionavicular
Tibiocalcaneal