Organization of the lower limb Flashcards
What is the main reason for the increased stability of the hip joint
deeper socket, acetabulum
What motions does the hip joint limit
extension and ABduction
which structural component of lower limb does not contribute to the stability
fibula, mainly for attachments
What type of joint does the ankle provide
hinge
What are the layers of superficial fascia in the lower limb
Fatty layer and membranous layer
What are the names of the deep fascia in lower limb
fascia lata, gluteal aponeurosis, crural fascia, plantar and dorsal fascia of the foot
What is the gluteal aponeurosis
forms an incomplete inter muscular septum between the gluteus maximus and medius
inferiorly from posterior portion of iliac crest
what is fascia cribrosa
found below the saphenous vein opening and vein itself
Where is the crural fascia found
extension of fascia lata below the knee
What are the intermuscular septae in thigh
medial and lateral
what are the intermuscular septae in the leg
anterior and posterior
transverse (superficial and deep posterior compartments)
What are the components of the retinacula
superior and inferior extensor
superior and inferior fibular
flexor retinaculum
what is the fascia of the dorsum of the foot continuous with
the extensor retinacula
describe plantar fascia
continuous with the fascia from dorsum and also has a thick central part known as planta aponeurosis
What is the general function of mm in the anterior femoral compartment
flex thigh and or extend leg
What are the borders of the femoral triangle
inguinal lig, sartorius, ADductor longus mm
what is found in femoral triangle
femoral vein, artery, nerve and deep inguinal lig
What are the general functions of mm in the medial femoral compartment
Flex, ADduct and rotate the thigh
What is the ADductor canal
connects femoral triangle with popliteal fossa
borders of ADductor canal
adduclor mm, vastus medialis and the sartorius
what is found in the ADductor canal
femoral a, v, saphenous n, and nerve to vastus medialis
How many compartments are in gluteal area
superficial and deep
What are the general functions of mm in the superficial gluteal region
ABducts, flexes and medially rotates, extends and laterally rotates thigh
What are the general functions of mm in the deep gluteal region
ABduct and laterally rotate the thigh
What aa and nn suply gluteal region
superior and inferior gluteals
what passes between superficial and deep gluteal regions
sciatic n
what are the general functions of mm in the posterior femoral compartment
flex the leg and extend thigh