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(1) Anatomy (by Regions, Musculoskeletal) > S3_L3: Popliteal, Leg, and Ankle Region > Flashcards

S3_L3: Popliteal, Leg, and Ankle Region Flashcards

1
Q

The following is true about the menisci of the knee, EXCEPT:

A. Shock absorber when weight-bearing
B. Coronary ligament attach both
menisci to the top of the knee
C. Lateral meniscus is more freely movable
than medial
D. Medial meniscus is circular and broader
E. None

A

D. Medial meniscus is circular and broader

NOTE: It is C-shaped

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The following is true about the popliteal artery, EXCEPT:

A. major blood supply to leg and foot
B. branch of the femoral artery
C. divides into two at the superficial region of the posterior compartment
D. ends at the anterior and posterior tibial
arteries
E. None

A

C. divides into two at the superficial region of the posterior compartment

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TRUE OR FALSE: The Pes Anserine bursitis is aggravated when there is pronation and valgus stress to the knee. In this conditon, there is more pressure laterally.

A. All statements are true
B. All statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

C. Only the 1st statement is true

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TRUE OR FALSE: Rupture of Tendon Calcaneus is common in 50-65 y/o. It frequently occurs in tennis players.

A. All statements are true
B. All statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

D. Only the 2nd statement is true

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5
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Determine the following bursitis to its corresponding description.

  1. carpet layer’s knee
  2. priest’s knee
  3. clergyman’s knee
  4. injury by kneeling on the patella itself
  5. irritation at the tibial tuberosity

A. Prepatellar bursitis
B. Infrapatellar bursitis
C. Both
D. Neither

A
  1. A
  2. B
  3. B
  4. A
  5. B
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6
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This is the biggest bursa in the posterior of the knee

A

semimembranosus bursa

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7
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The biggest bursa in the whole knee is?

A

prepatellar bursa

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8
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In Genu valgum/tibia valgus, the tibia is diverted _____.

A

laterally

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9
Q

This muscle is responsible for unlocking the knee

A

Popliteus

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10
Q

This is the counterpart of cubital fossa in elbow

A

Popliteal fossa

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11
Q

Triceps surae is comprised of which muscles?

A

soleus and gastrocnemius

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12
Q

Foot pronation means that the foot is in (1)____, (2)____, and (3)_____.

A
  1. eversion
  2. abduction
  3. dorsiflexion
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13
Q

What is the most commonly injured ligament in ankle sprain?

A

anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)

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14
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The Midtarsal joint is called (1)____ and this is where (2)____ and (3)____ movements happen.

A
  1. surgeon’s (chopart’s) tarsal joint.
  2. eversion
  3. inversion
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15
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This ligament is part of the central portion of the common tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle

A

Patellar ligament (ligamentum patellae)

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16
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The popliteal fossa is a (1)____ shaped (2)____ at the posterior aspect of the knee.

A
  1. diamond
  2. depression
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17
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The following muscles are the correct boundary of the popliteal fossa, EXCEPT:

A. ROOF - deep fascia of thigh
B. MEDIAL - medial head of gastrocnemius
C. LATERAL - semitendinosus
D. ANTERIOR - popliteus muscle
E. None

A

C. LATERAL - semitendinosus

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18
Q

The following are contents of the Popliteal fossa, EXCEPT:

A. Knee capsule
B. Tibial and common peroneal nerves
C. Posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh
D. Genicular branch (obturator nerve)
E. Popliteal lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels

A

A. Knee capsule

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19
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This artery supplies blood to the surface of the foot as a continuation of the anterior tibial artery.

A. Posterior tibial artery
B. Anterior tibial artery
C. Dorsalis pedis artery
D. Peroneal artery
E. Plantar arteries

A

C. Dorsalis pedis artery

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20
Q

This artery forms a looping web across the foot and down through each toe and unite with the dorsalis pedis artery.

A. Posterior tibial artery
B. Anterior tibial artery
C. Dorsalis pedis artery
D. Peroneal artery
E. Plantar arteries

A

E. Plantar arteries

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21
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This is the largest branch of the posterior tibial artery. It supplies blood to the outside and back of the ankle and calf muscles.

A. Posterior tibial artery
B. Anterior tibial artery
C. Dorsalis pedis artery
D. Peroneal artery
E. Plantar arteries

A

D. Peroneal artery

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22
Q

This is formed by junction of the venae comitantes of the anterior and posterior tibial arteries at lower border of popliteus muscle; it enters the hiatus to become the femoral vein

A

Popliteal vein

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23
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: The medial aspect of the
thigh is innervated by the ilioinguinal, obturator, and femoral nerve

A

True

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24
Q

All knee extensors have a common innervation. What nerve supplies the muscles that serve to extend the knee?

A

Femoral nerve

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25
Q

What structures provides cushion between the femur and tibia?

A

mensicus

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26
Q

What is the medial leg bone, commonly called shin bone?

A

Tibia

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27
Q

The anterior compartment of the leg is responsible for what movements?

A

dorsiflex the ankle and extend the toe

28
Q

This is the strongest dorsiflexor and invertor of foot

A

Tibialis anterior

29
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: All peroneals are evertors

A

True

30
Q

What artery supplies the Lateral Compartment of the Leg?

A

peroneal artery

31
Q

Which compartment is the largest in the leg?

A

posterior

32
Q

This is the most superficial and largest muscle in the leg.

A

Gastrocnemius

33
Q

This is often used for autografts in repairing flexor tendons to the fingers, aside from palmaris longus

A

Plantaris Tendon

34
Q

This is a rounded, cordlike strong ligament that prevents excessive adduction

A

Fibular collateral ligament (lateral collateral ligament)

35
Q

This is an expansion of the semimembranosus that strengthens the fibrous capsule posteriorly

A

Oblique popliteal ligament

36
Q

The following is true about the cruciate ligament, EXCEPT:

A. Anterior cruciate (ACL) is weaker than posterior cruciate
B. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) helps prevent hyperflexion and provides rotational (torsional) stability
C. The anterior or posterior drawer’s test may be used for a special test
D. Both cruciate ligaments are located at the center of the joint; provides stability to the knee joint
E. None

A

B. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) helps prevent hyperflexion and provides rotational (torsional) stability

NOTE: ACL provides rotational (torsional) stability, NOT PCL.

37
Q

Why is the Popliteal fossa clinically important?

A

The pulse of the popliteal artery can be palpated here.

38
Q

What protects the neurovascular structures of the popliteal fossa?

A

Adipose tissue

39
Q

What is another name for the floor of the popliteal fossa

A

Floor - Anterior border

40
Q

What types of fascia are found in the roof of the popliteal fossa

A

Superficial & Deep Fascia

41
Q

What does popliteal fascia connect

A

Fascia lata with fascia cruis

42
Q

Where does the popliteal vein drain into

A

Femoral vein

43
Q

How does the popliteal vein enter the popliteal fossa?

A

via the fibrous arch of soleus muscle

44
Q

How does the popliteal vein exit the popliteal fossa

A

via the Adductor hiatus

45
Q

The sural N. passes (1)_________ to the (2)______ malleolus

A
  1. Posterior
  2. Lateral
46
Q

Which compartment of the leg does the common fibular N. enter?

A

Lateral compartment.

47
Q

Medial rotation of the knee accompanies what movement?

A

Knee joint flexion

48
Q

Ginglymus joints allow what movements?

A

Flexion and extension

49
Q

What shape is the arcuate popliteal ligament

A

Y shaped

50
Q

The anterior cruciate ligament passes _____

A

superoposterolateral

51
Q

The posterior cruciate ligament passes ______

A

superoanteromedial

52
Q

What muscle can be found in the knee joint

A

Popliteus

53
Q

What shape are the menisci

A

Crescent shaped

54
Q

What is the function of the menisci?

A

lubricate joint surfaces

55
Q

Adipose tissue which separates synovium from the patellar ligament

A

Infrapatellar fat pad

56
Q

This is a large extension of the knee joint synovium deep to the quadriceps femoris m.

A

Suprapatellar bursa

57
Q

What is between the patellar ligament and the anterior surface of the proximal tibia, superior to the tibial tuberosity

A

Deep Infrapatellar Bursa

58
Q

These are fluid-filled sacs in the knee that aid in reducing friction as the joint moves

A

bursae

59
Q

This bursa is between the ligamentum
patellae and the tibia

A

deep infrapatellar bursa

60
Q

This bursa is between the medial head of the gastrocnemius and the medial femoral condyle and the semimembranosus tendon

A

Semimembranosus Bursa

61
Q

This bursa is at the insertion of the conjoined tendons of three muscles onto the anteromedial surface of the proximal extremity of the tibia

A

Pes Anserine Bursa

62
Q

This is the the largest (posteriorly) and most commonly distended bursa found around the knee joint

A

Baker’s Cyst

63
Q

This is also known as knocked knee

A

Genu valgum

64
Q

This is the main nerve of the posterior
compartment of the leg

A

Tibial Nerve

65
Q

This muscle’s action is plantar flexion of ankle and
inversion at subtalar joint

A

Tibialis posterior

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