Quiz 4 Flashcards
Is the plantar aspect of the foot preaxial or postaxial?
Preaxial
Planter and dorsi flexion occur in what plane ?
Movement occurs in the oblique sagittal plane about the oblique transverse plane
What structure attaches at the popliteal notch of the posterior intercondylar area?
PCL remember PAIN
Posterior to Anterior (internal)
How many borders does the diaphysis of the tibia possess?
3 (anterior, medial, lateral borders)
When do primary ossifcation centers appear on long bones ?
Week 12
Where is the primary ossifcation center of the tibia and when does it appear?
Diaphysis
7-8 weeks in utero
Where is the tubercle for the iliotibial tract located?
Gerdy’s Tubercle is located on the lateral condyle, anterior aspect
If a patient cannot plantar flex, what gait does he/she have?
Apropulsive
What structure unites the tibial and fibular diaphyses?
The Crural interosseous membrane
At what week does chondification of distal phalanx of the foot?
Week 8 of gestation
Where is the groove for the semimembranosus tendon located?
Medial Condyle, Posterior aspect
What angle is used to diagnose Genu Varum or Genu Valgum?
Q angle (quadraciep angle)
~10 to 14 degrees (Males) ~15-17 degrees (females)
Runs from patella to ASIS and from middle of patella to tibial tuberosity.
Similar to angle of inclination. Helps determine proper alignment between thigh and leg.
What muscle inserts at the medial malleolus sulcus?
Tibialis Posterior
What is it called when the epiphysis of a long bone fuses with a growth plate?
Synostosis
Articularis genu is supportive of what sturcture ?
Suprapatellar bursa
Where is the nutrient foramen of the tibia located and what artery supplies it?
Lateral to the soleal/popliteal line
Supplied by the Posterior Tibial artery
from femoral a. and popliteal a.