Orthopaedic examination - femur Flashcards
1
Q
What can be easily palpated on the femur?
A
The condyle of the distal femur
The greater trochanter of the proximal femur
2
Q
Which muscles are cranial to femur?
A
quadriceps femoris
3
Q
Which muscles are lateral to femur?
A
Tensor fascia lata, biceps femoris
4
Q
Which muscles are caudal to femur?
A
semimembranosus and semitendinosus