overview-of-the-lower-limb - part 2

Question 1

Where is the politeal fossa located ? and what are its boundaries:

Superomedially, superolaterally, inferiorly and the roof

Answer 1

Located behind the knee

Superomedially - Semimembraneous

Supereolaterally - biceps femoris

inferiorly - Gastrocnemius

roof - politeal fascia

Question 2

Describe the lymphatic drainage of the lower limb

Answer 2

Superificially it follows the saphenous veins:

For small saphenous it goes to the politeal lymph nodes first but they both go to the superificial inguinal lymph nodes ===> then to the external iliac lymph nodes

Deep:

• (popliteal lymph nodes)
• deep inguinal lymph nodes
• external iliac lymph nodes

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Question 3

Describe the hip joint and what type of joint is it ?

Answer 3

Head of femur and acetabulum articulate

It is a synovial joint

Question 4

What are the ligaments of the hip joint ?

Answer 4

• Iliofemoral
• Pubofemoral
• Ischiofemoral

Question 5

What is the main blood supply to the hip ?

Answer 5

The medial and lateral circumflex arteries

Question 6

Describe the main ligaments of the knee and other structures

Answer 6

• Inside the knee - ACL and PCL and medial/lateral menisci
• Outside - lateral and medial collateral ligaments
• Patellar ligament
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Question 7

What is the achillies tendon ?

Answer 7

It is the tendons of the gastrocnemius and soleus combined