SM MSK Anatomy - Lower Limb, Femoral Triangle, Glute, Foot, Gait Flashcards
SM 223a, Lab 2, Lab 3, Lab 4, Lab 5
Which structure is labeled by #12?
Function?
Innervation?

Quadriceps Femoris (one of the 4)
Knee extension, hip flexion (inserts on greater trochanter of femur)
Femoral nerve

What view of the femur is this?

Posterior view
(You can see the intercondylar notch in between the medial and lateral condyles)
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by #12?

Hamstring
Posterior compartment of the thigh

Which muscle is labeled by #4?

Piriformis

Which vessel is most likely to be damaged by a femoral neck fracture?
What is the consequence?
Medial femoral circumflex artery
This can lead to necrosis of the femoral head

Which structure is labeled by #9?

Hamstring (one of three)
Posterior compartment

Which nerve supplies the big toe compartment of the foot?
What actions does it control?
Medial plantar nerve (branch of the tibial nerve)
Abduction and flexion of the hallux
Which structure is indicated by #2?
What is its primary function?

Piriformis
Lateral rotation of the hip

Which structure is labeled by #10?
What is its function?
What are its attachments?

Tibialis posterior
Foot inversion, plantarflexion
Tibia, fibula, interosseous membrane + sole of the foot (tarsals)

What are the components of the sciatic nerve?
Tibial nerve
Common fibular nerve
Hip extensors are found in the _________ compartment of the thigh, and are supplied by the _________ nerve
Hip extensors are found in the posterior** compartment of the thigh, and are supplied by the **tibial (sciatic) nerve
Which structures are in group A?

Superficial femoral artery, and vein
Femoral nerve

Identify the structures of the lateral compartment of the leg.
What innervates them?

Fibularis longus (5)
Superficial fibular nerve

Which muscles acts to invert the foot?
Tibialis posterior, Tibialis anterior
Which structure is labeled by #5?

Tibial nerve

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Tibia

Which nerve supplies the areas indicated in yellow (#2 and #2a)?

2a is supplied by the saphenous nerve, a branch of the femoral nerve
Femoral nerve

A physician would like to block cutaneous nerves in order to remove a small subcutaneous lipoma from the medioanterior surface of the thigh. The branches of which nerve should be blocked?
A. sural
B. tibial
C. musculocutaneous
D. femoral
D. femoral
Supplies the anterior surface of the thigh. May also block branches fo the obturator nerve.
Which structure labels the anterior cruciate ligament?
Which structure labels the posterior cruciate ligament?

Anterior cruciate ligament = #2
Posterior cruciate libament = #1
Which structure is labeled by #3?

Femoral artery and femoral vein
Fig. 59.7 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, second edition, Fig. 29.34 B.

Hip adductors are found in the _________ compartment of the thigh, and are supplied by the ________ nerve
Hip adductors are found in the medial** compartment of the thigh, and are supplied by the **obturator nerve
Which areas are supplied by the femoral nerve?

Areas indicated in yellow and labeled #2 and #2a
- # 2 is supplied by the femoral nerve
- # 2a is supplied by the saphenous nerve, a branch of the femoral nerve

Which structure is labeled by #7?
What is its function?

Medial collateral ligament
Stabilizes the knee medially

Where will you find the neurovasculature of the posterior lower leg?
Deep to the soleus, superficial to flexor digitorum longus/tibialis posterior/flexor hallucis longus
aka - between the superficial and deep compartments of the posterior leg
Which structure is labeled by #3?

Medial collateral ligament

Lateral compartment of the leg
- Muscles:
- Function:
- Innervation:
Lateral compartment of the leg
- Muscles: Fibularis longus
- Motion: Eversion of the foot, plantarflexion (flexion) of the foot
- Innervation: Superficial fibular nerve (comes from sciatic)
Which nerve supplies the little toe compartment of the foot?
What actions does it control?
Lateral plantar nerve (branch of the tibial nerve)
Abduction and flexion of the 5th digit
Which structure is labeled by #3?

Medial malleolus

Which structure is labeled by #8?

Medial epicondyle of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by #10?
Function?
Innervation?

Quadriceps femoris
Hip extension, knee flexion
Sciatic nerve (common fibular division)

Which structure is labeled by #17?
What does it innervate?

Common fibular nerve
Separates into the superficial fibular nerve (lateral compartment of the leg) and deep fibular nerve (anterior compartment of the leg)

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Iliopsoas
Anterior compartment of the thigh

Which vein is labeled by #2?
Where does it join the deep venous system?

Greater saphenous vein
Empties into the femoral vein at the saphenous opening
(in the crease of the hip)
(lesser saphenous vein = back of the leg, dumps into popliteal vein))

Which nerve is labeled by #21?
What does it innervate?

Medial plantar nerve (branch of the tibial nerve)
The lateral plantar does everything else (like the ulnar nerve does in the hand)

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Lateral malleolus (part of the fibula)
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Part of the iliopsoas

Which actions are controlled by the inferior gluteal nerve?
Hip extension, lateral rotation
The inferior gluteal nerve innervates the gluteus maxiumus
Which structure is indicated by #3?
What is its primary function?

Quadratus femoris
Lateral rotation of the hip

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Popliteal artery

Which nerve is labeled by #3?
What does it innervate?

Superficial fibular nerve (part of the sciatic nerve)
Innervates the lateral compartment of the leg

17 labels the plantar aponeurosis that has been removed. The view is immediately deep to this structure
Describe the structure labeled by #11
- Muscle:
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:

- Muscle: Flexor digitorum brevis
- Function: Flex MTP and PIP in toes 2-5
- Attachments: Calcaneal tuberosity, middle phalanges of toes 2-5
- Innervation: Medial plantar nerve (Branch of tibial nerve)

Posterior compartment of the leg
- Motion:
- Innervation:
Posterior compartment of the leg
- Motion: Flexion aka Plantarflexion
- Innervation: Tibial nerve (comes from sciatic)
Which number labels the greater trochanter?
Which muscle makes this mark?

9
Gluteus medius (and minimus)

Which structure is labeled by #7?

Adductor magnus
Lateral compartment
Innervated by obturator nerve

Which structure is labeled by #10?

Quadriceps femoris tendon
All of the muscles of quadriceps femoris come together to form the quadriceps tendon

Which structure is labeled by B?
Which movements occur here?

Upper ankle (talocrural) joint
Where the tibia/fibular meets the talus
Flexion and extension

Which structure is circled?

Medial collateral ligament of the ankle
Which muscles insert into the IT band?
Gluteus maximus, tensor fasciae latae
Which structure is labeled by #5?

Calcaneus

What kind of bone is labeled by #1?

Distal phalanx of the foot
(This is the 5th distal phalanx)

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Iliofemoral ligament

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Adductor magnus

Which structure is labeled by #16?
What does it innervate?

Tibial nerve
Posterior compartment of the leg

Describe the structure labeled by #8
- Muscle:
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:

- Muscle: Quadratus femoris
- Function: Extension, external rotation of the femur
- Attachments: Ishcial tuberosity, femur (Intertrochanteric crest)
- Innervation: Sacral plexus (L5, S1)

Which structure is labeled by #18?

Gastrocnemius
Innervated by tibial nerve

What kind of bone is labeled by #8?

Proximal phalanx of the foot
(This is the 1st proximal phalanx)

Which structures are labeled by #12?

Tendons of extensor digitorum longus
(Extensor digiotorum longus = #7)

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Iliotibial tract

Describe the hip flexors
- Primary muscles:
- Nerve:
Hip flexors
- Primary muscles: Iliopsoas
- Nerve: Femoral
Which muscles are important for lateral balance of the trunk during walking or running?
Gluteus medius
(Abduction to pull the trunk back over the leg)

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Lesser trochanter of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by #15

gastrocnemius

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Posterior tibial artery

A patient has lost feeling between their hallux and 2nd toe.
Which nerve is damaged?
Which other functions should you test?
Deep fibular nerve
Innervates the anterior compartment of the leg, becomes cutaneous between the hallux and 2nd toe
Test toe and ankle extension (dorsiflexion); More proximal injuries to the ulnar nerve will cause weakness with these movements
Which structure is labeled by #11?

Extensor digitorum longus

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Ischial tuberosity
Origin of the hamstrings

Which structure is labeled by #14?

Tibialis posterior
(Also #11)

Describe gluteus maximus
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:
Gluteus maximus
- Function: Thigh extension, external rotation, abduction (superior fibers), adduction (inferior fibors)
- Attachments: Sacrum, ilium, thoracolumbar fascia, iliotibial tract, femur (gluteal tuberosity)
- Innervation: Inferior gluteal nerve (L5 to S2)

Describe the highlighted muscle
- Collectively:
- Function:

- Collectively: Iliopsoas muscle
- Function: Hip flexion

If a patient cannot flex their hip, which nerve is most likely injured?
Femoral nerve
Innervates the anterior compartment of the thigh; necessary for hip flexion and knee extension
Which structure is labeled by #11?

Adductor magnus

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Femoral artery

Which actions are controlled by the obturator nerve?
Hip adduction
Obturator innervates the medial compartment of the thigh (where the hip adductors live)
Which artery is labeled by C?

Lateral circumflex artery (goes to the anterior side)
Medial circumflex artery goes to the posterior side

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Part of the hamstrings
Posterior compartment
Sciatic nerve

Which structure is labeled by #13?

Tibia

Which structures are in group C?

Deep femoral artery and vein

Which structure is circled?

Lateral collateral ligament of the ankle
Which vessel is labeled by #9?
Where does it come from?
What does it supply?

lateral plantar artery
- Branch of the posterior tibial artery
- Lateral sole of the foot and toes
- Contributes to the plantar arch (18), which anastomosis wtih the dorsalis pedis

The foot plantarflexes and extends (dorsiflexes) at the ___________ joint and inverts and everts at the ____________ joints
The foot plantarflexes and extends (dorsiflexes) at the upper ankle** joint and inverts and everts at the **lower ankle and transverse tarsal joints
A 61-year-old male presents with symptoms of intermittent claudication in his left leg (pain/cramping in muscles due to blockage or narrowing of their arterial supply). Coronal maximum-intensity projection from a high-resolution magnetic resonance angiogram demonstrates a complete occlusion (large white arrow) with a large collateral (arrowhead) of the _____________ artery. His right leg is normal

A. Common femoral
B. Deep femoral
C. Superficial femoral
D. Popliteal
E. Lateral femoral circumflex
C. Superficial femoral
Which structure is labeled by #6?

gastrocnemius

Which structure is labeled by #15?

Flexor digitorum longus
(Also #12)
Deep layer of posterior compartment
Flexor hallucis longus and flexor digitorum longus cross each other at the heel
Part of the Tom, Dick aNd Harry

Which structure is labeled by #7?
Function?
Innervation?

Quadricpes Femoris (part of)
Hip flexion, knee extension
Femoral nerve

Which structure is labeled by F?

metatarsal

What actions are controlled by the superior gluteal nerve?
Hip abduction, lateral balance
Innervates gluteus medius
Which compartment of the leg is supplied by the deep fibular nerve?
What actions does this nerve control?
Anterior compartment
- Ankle extension (dorsiflexion)
- Toe extension (dorsiflexion)
- Ankle inversion

Which structure is labeled by #9?

Extensor digitorum longus

Which strucutre is labeled by #6?

Hamstring

Which structure is labeled by E?

Shaft of the femur

Which structure is labeled by #5?

gastrocnemius

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Patella

Which structure is labeled by #1?
Which vessels can you see through this structure?

Saphenous opening
Inside we can see the femoral artery and femoral vein

Which nerve is labeled by #5?
What does it innervate?
Where does it come from?

Sural nurve
Provides sensory information in the calf region
Made up of branches from the tibial nerve and common fibular nerve (Which come from the sciatic nerve)
=> Sciatic nerve pain can radiate to the calf

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Adductor longus
Medial compartment
Innervated by the obturator nerve

Which structure is labled by #2?
(Flexor digitorum brevis has been reflected)

Flexor digitorum longus

Which joint is indicated by the red line? (#3)

Lower ankle aka subtalar joint

If a patient cannot extend (dorsiflex) their ankle, which nerve is most likely injured?
Deep fibular nerve
Innervates the anterior compartment of the leg
Which nerve supplies the interossei of the foot?
What actions does it control?
Lateral plantar nerve (branch of the tibial nerve)
- Abduction of the toes
- Adductionof the toes
- Flex the MCP joints
- Extend the IP joints
The structures outlined in purple are collectively called the…

Tarsals

A twenty five year old man receives a gunshot wound to the calf. The emergency room physician is concerned about damage to the vessels of the leg. The examiner pictured below is testing for patency of which vessel?

Posterior tibial artery
The posterior tibial artery passes posterior to the medial malleolus of the tibia. This is where the posterior tibial artery passes through the tarsal tunnel
Which structures stabilize the knee medially?
- Medial (aka tibial) collateral ligament

Which structure is labeled by #8?

Quadriceps femoris
Fig. 59.7 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, second edition, Fig. 29.34 B.

Loss of sensation in the toes may indicate damage to which nerve?
Fibular nerve (superficial branch)
The fibular nerve supplies the areas in blue, labeled #4 or #4a

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Head of the fibula
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Calcaneus

What is the function of the anterior cruciate ligament?
Prevents the tibia from sliding anteriorly relative to the femur

What is the purpose of the calcaneal tendon
Calcaneal tendon = Achilles tendon
Attaches the gastrocnemius (medial and lateral heads) and the soleus to the calcaneus
This allows these muscles to felx (plantarflex) the foot)

What kind of bone is labeled by #7?

Metatarsal
(This is the 1st metatarsal)

What is the most common type of ankle sprain?
Injury to the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle
Caused by hyperinversion
Which structure is labeled by #1?

Patella

Which strucutre is labeled by #7?

Hamstring

Which structure is labeled by #5?
What is its function?

Posterior cruciate ligament
Prevents the tibia from sliding too far backward

Describe the hip adductors
- Primary muscles:
- Nerve:
Hip adductors
- Primary muscles: Adductor group
- Adductor longus
- Adductor magnus
- Nerve: Obturator
Describe the posterior compartment of the leg
- Muscles:
- Actions:
- Nerve:
- Skeletal landmarks (attachments):
Posterior leg
- Muscles:
- Superficial: Gastrocnemius, Soleus
- Deep: Flexor digitorum longus,Flexor hallucis longus, Tibialis posterior
- “Tom, Dick and Harry”
- Actions:
- Superficial: Plantarflexion of the ankle
- Deep: Plantarflexion of the foot and toes, inversion of the foot
- Nerve:
- Tibial nerve (comes from sciatic)
- Skeletal landmarks (attachments):
- Heel of calcaneus, medial malleolus of tibia

Which muscles make up the deep posterior leg?
What are their functions?
Flexor digitorum longus
Tibialis posterior
Flexor hallucis longus
Plantarflex the foot, flex the toes
Tibialis posterior inverts the foot at the ankle

Which view of the lower leg is this?

Posterior view
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

Which nerve is labeled by #3?
What does it innervate?

Superficial fibular nerve
Innervates the lateral compartment of the leg

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Medial meniscus

Which structure is labeled by #17

Tendon of tibialis anterior
(#6 = tibialis anterior)

Which nerve runs with the lesser saphenous vein?
Sural nerve
Which structure is labeled by #4?

Greater trochanter of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

What causes IT band syndrome?
Friction between the iliotibial band and the greater trochanter and/or the lateral condyle of the femur

The exercise depicted below (moving from position 1 to position 2) primarily involves contraction of the _________ muscles.
Which nerve supplies these muscles?

The exercise depicted below (moving from position 1 to position 2) primarily involves contraction of the hip adductor muscles.
Supplied by the obturator nerve
Which structure is labeled by #7?

Lateral condyle of the femur
(Articulates with lateral condyle of the tibia)
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by #26?

Fibular artery

A 75 year old woman fell and landed on her hip. The given X-ray reveals fragmentation of her proximal femur. Which of the following muscles is pulling on the detached piece of femur displacing it?

A. Gluteus maximus
B. Ilopsoas
C. Rectus femoris
D. Gluteus medius
E. Adductor magnus
D. Gluteus medius
Greater trochanter is fractured; the gluteus medius inserts here
What kind of bone is labeled by #9?

Distal phalanx of the foot
(This is the 1st distal phalanx)
The hallux does not have a middle phalanx

Which joint is indicated in red?

Upper ankle joint
Articulaton between tibia, fibula, and talus

Which structure is labeled #4?

Calcaneus

List the pathway of the vein on the tibial side of the lower limb, from its most proximal point to its entry into the deep venous system
- Greater saphenous vein
- Passes in front of the medial malleolus
- Goes up the entire leg on the medial side
- Through saphenous opening
- Femoral vein (part of the deep venous system)

If a patient cannot adduct their hip, which nerve is most likely injured?
Obturator nerve
Innervates the medial compartment of the thigh, where the adductors live
Describe the medial rotators of the hip
- Primary muscles:
- Nerve:
Medial rotators of the hip
- Primary muscles: Gluteus medius,
- Nerve: Superior gluteal
Which structure is labeled by #2?

Iliofemoral ligament

Which areas are supplied by the fibular nerve?

Areas indicated in blue and labeled #4 or #4a

Anterior compartment of the leg
- Motion:
- Innervation:
Anterior compartment of the leg
- Motion: Extension aka Dorsiflexion
- Innervation: Deep fibular nerve (comes from sciatic nerve)
Which number labels the ischial tuberosity?
Which muscle makes this mark?

26
Hamstrings (except short head of biceps femoris)

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Medial meniscus of the knee

Which structure is labeled by #7?

Extensor digitorum longus

Which structure is labeled by #11?

Tibialis posterior
(Also #14)

Which structure is labeled #2?

Fibula

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Gluteus maximus

Which structure is labeled by #7?

Soleus
gastrocnemius (5, 6)
soleus (7)

If a patient cannot flex their knee, which nerve is most likely injured?
Tibial nerve
Innervates the posterior thigh and posterior leg
Which blood vessels supply the dorsum of the foot?
deep plantar artery (15)
These are branches from the anterior tibial artery

Which structure is labeled by #5?

Lesser trochanter of the femur

Which structure is labeled by #14?

Tibial tuberosity

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Sural nerve

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Extensor digitorum longus
Anterior compartment extends = dorsiflexes

Which artery is labeled by D?

Superficial femoral artery

List the muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg
What is their innervation?
Which artery supplies them?

- Tibialis anterior (4, 14)
- Extensor digitorum longus (5, 10)
Deep fibular nerve
Anterior tibial artery

Which structure is labeled by #7?

Common iliac vein

Which nerve is labeled by #2?
What does it innervate?

Common fibular nerve
- Lateral leg via superficial fibular nerve (26)
- Anterior leg via deep fibular nerve (24)

Which areas are supplied by the tibial nerve?

Areas indicated in purple and labled #5 or #5a

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Greater trochanter of the femur

Which structure is labeled by #2?
What is its function?
What is its innervation?

Gluteus medius
Hip abduction
Superior gluteal nerve

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Iliotibial tract

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Medial malleolus (of the tibia)
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

Which structure is labeled by #11?

Gastrocnemius (medial head)

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Flexor digitorum longus

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Patelar ligament

Which structure is labeled by #5?

Deep fibular nerve
(Also #1 - both branches are the deep fibular nerve)

Which nerve is labeled by #2?
Which compartment does it innervate?

Femoral nerve
Innervates the anterior compartment of the thigh

Which bones make up the upper ankle joint?
Describe teh movement at this joint
Tibia, fibula, talus
Hinge joint
Flexion and extension only
(Inversion and eversion occur at the subtalar (aka lower ankle) joint)

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Flexor hallucis longus
The only muscle of the deep posterior leg that descends posterior to the posterior tibial artery and tibial nerve

Which movement shows eversion?
Which shows inversion?
Which ligament is stretched in each motion?

- A = inversion
- Stretches the lateral (fibular) collateral ligament
- B = eversion
- Stretches the medial (deltoid or tibular) collateral ligament

Which nerve supplies the areas indicated in purple (#5 or #5a)?

Tibial nerve

What kind of bone is labeled by #3?

Proximal phalanx of the foot
(This is the 5th proximal phalanx)

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Tibial tuberosity
Attachment of patellar ligament

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Anterior tibeal artery
(Also #7)

Which structures are labeled by #3?
What do they supply?

Inferior gluteal artery, vein, and nerve
Supplies the gluteus maximus

Describe the lateral rotators of the hip
- Primary muscles:
- Nerve:
Lateral rotators of the hip
- Primary muscles: Gluteus maximus,
- Nerve: Inferior gluteal (Gluteus maximus),
Which structure is labeled by H?

Navicular
(boat shaped, aritculates with the talus)

Which structure is labeled by #5?

Lateral malleolus (part of the fibula)
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

Describe structure #5
- Muscle:
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:

- Muscle: Piriformis
- Function: External rotation, abduction, extension of thigh, stabilize hip joint
- Attachments: Sacrum, greater trochanter of femur
- Innervation: Sacral plexus (S1, S2)

Which structure is labeled by #7?

Medial condyle of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by #11?
(Where the artery and vein are emerging)

Adductor hiatus
The popliteal artery and vein are emerging through it
The femoral artery and vein become the popliteal when they cross through the adductor hiatus

Which structure is labeled by #9?
What is its function?

Quadriceps femoris tendon
Connects quadriceps femoris to the patella

What is the function of the posterior cruciate ligament?
Prevents the tibia from sliding posteriorly relative to the femur

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Ilium (body of the ilium)
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

What is this gait called?
Damage or weakness in which structures might cause this?

Trendelenbrg gait
Caused by any of the following on the side of the hip that is raised
- Gluteus medius or minimus weakness
- Superior gluteal nerve damage
Results in the person leaning toward the side of the weakness or damage
Which structure is labeled by #3?
What is its function

Plantar aponeurosis
Thick layer of fascia deep to the skin of the sole of the foot; supports the longitudinal arch of the foot
Inflammation -> plantar fasciitis

Which structure is labeled by #11?
Function?
Innervation?

Hamstring
Hip extension, knee flexion
sciatic nerve

Which structure is labeled by #12?

Patellar ligament
Attaches patella to tibial tuberosity

What kind of bone is labeled by #2?

Middle phalanx of the foot
(This is the 5th middle phalanx)

Which structures form the ball and socket part of the hip joint?
Acetabulum of the pelvis
Femoral head
Which structure is labeled by #2?

Sciatic nerve

If a patient cannot flex their knee, which nerve is most likely injured?
Tibial nerve
Innervates the posterior thigh and posterior leg
Which structure is labeled by #2?
What is its function?

Anterior cruciate ligament
Prevents the tibia from sliding anteriorly relative to the femur

Which structure is labeled by #7?

Pubis (medial portion of the pubis)
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Hamstring (Short head)

Identify the ischial tuberoisty


Which structure is labeled by #14?

Tibial tuberosity

Which structure is labeled by C?
Which muscles attach to it?

Lesser trochanter of the femur
Iliopsoas

What are the functions of the cruciate ligaments?
The cruciate ligaments act to prevent anterior-posterior sliding of the tibia on the femur.
- ACL – prevents tibia from sliding forward
- PCL – prevents the tibia from sliding backward
The bones of the knee joint (Tibia, fibula, femur) do not fit snugly together. Which pieces of cartilage improve this fit?
The medial meniscus and lateral meniscus

Describe the hip extensors
- Primary muscles:
- Nerve:
Hip extensors
-
Hamstrings - Sciatic nerve
- Tibeal portion, except short head of biceps femoris (common fibular nerve)
- Gluteus maximus - Inferior gluteal nerve
Which artery is labeled by E?

Popliteal artery

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Lateral condyle of the tibia
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

Which structure is labeled by #5?

Lateral epicondyle of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structures are labeled by #4?
What do they supply?

Superior gluteal vein, artery, and nerve
Supply gluteus medius and gluteus minimus

Which structure is labeled by #5?

Medial epicondyle of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

During a softball game a ball hits a player on the lateral side of the knee. She presents with the inability to dorsiflex her foot. What nerve is damaged?
Deep fibular nerve -> inability to dorsiflex the foot
However, if she is hit in the lateral knee, the common fibular nerve is likely injured; it has not yet split into its superficial and deep branches. Eversion of the foot is likely absent as well.

Which areas are supplied by the obturator nerve?

Areas indicated in orange and labeled #3

Describe the muscle shown in this picture
- Muscle + Attachments
- Function:
- Innervation:

- Muscle: Hamstrings
- Function: Extend hip, flex knee
- Innervation: Sciatic nerve
- Tibial tract for all except the short head of biceps femoris

Which structure is labeled by #8?

Lateral epicondyle of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Talus

Which structure is labeled by#5?

Tibial nerve
Runs alongside the tibeal artery

Which structures is labeled by #7?
What does it supply?

Sciatic nerve
Supplies the back of the thigh and all of the leg
- Tibial tract
- Most of the posterior thigh, except the short head of biceps femoris
- Posterior leg (deep and superficial compartments
- Fibular tract
- Short head of biceps femoris
- Anterior leg (deep fibular nerve)
- Lateral leg (superficial fibular nerve)

Identify the pubis


Describe the structure labeled by #10
- Muscle:
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:

- Muscle: Adductor longus
- Function: Adduct the femur, stabilize the hip joint
- Attachments: Pubis, femur
- Innervation: Obturator (L2-L4)

What are the primary ligaments of the ankle?
- Lateral (fibular) collateral
- Injured during hyperinversion
- Medial (deltoid or tibial) collateral
- Injured during hypereversion

Which actions are controlled by the superficial fibular nerve?
Ankle flexion
Ankle eversion
The superficial fibular nerve innervates the lateral compartment of the leg

Label the boundaries of the femoral triangle
- A:
- B:
- C:
Label the structures within the femoral triangle
- 1:
- 2:
- 3:

Label the boundaries of the femoral triangle
- A: Inguinal ligament
- B: Sartorius
- C: Adductor longus
Label the structures within the femoral triangle
- 1: Femoral nerve (most lateral structure)
- 2: Femoral artery
- 3: Femoral vein (most medial structure)

Which vessel is labeled by #3?
Where does it join the deep venous system?

Great saphenous vein
Empties into the femoral vein at the saphenous opening (#1)

If a patient cannot invert their ankle, which nerves might be injured?
Tibial nerve and/or deep fibular nerve
Both participate in ankle inversion

Which strucutre is labeled by #3?

Hamstring

Which actions are controlled by the tibial nerve?
- Hip extension
- Knee flexion
- Ankle, toe flexion
- Plantarflexion
- Ankle inversion
- Toe adduction and abduction
Tibial nerve innervates the posterior thigh and leg
Which structure is labeled by #5?

Deep femoral artery
Fig. 59.7 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, second edition, Fig. 29.34 B.

Hip flexors are found in the _________ compartment of the thigh, and are supplied by the ________ nerve
Hip flexors are found in the anterior** compartment of the thigh, and are supplied by the **femoral nerve
Which structures comprise the rotator cuff of the hip?
- Hip extensors
- Gluteus maximus
- Lateral rotators
- Piriformis
- Quadratus femoris
- Hip Abductors
- Gluteus medis

Where is the fibular nerve most likely to be injured?
What deficits will result?
As it winds around the fibula
At this point, it is the common fibular nerve; both superficial and deep branches will be affected
- Loss of superficial fibular nerve -> loss of lateral leg muscle function (fibularis longus and fibularis brevis)
- -> loss of foot eversion
- Loss of deep fibular nerve -> loss of anterior leg muscle function (extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, and tibialis anterior)
- -> Loss of foot and ankle extension (dorsiflexion)
- > Foot drop/slapping gait
Which structure is labeled by #2?

Part of the iliopsoas

Which structure is labeled by #2

Talus

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Lesser trochanter of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

What features of the hip joint limit its range of motion in comparison to the shoulder joint?
- Deep socket of the acetabulum
- Tight articulation between the femoral head and the acetabulum
- There is more overlap between the femoral head and the acetabulum than between the head of the humerus and the glenoid
- Thick, strong intrinsick ligaments
- Iliofemoral and ischiofemoral

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Common fibular nerve

Cardiac catheterization is the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart. The femoral artery is often utilized for this purpose. The pulses of the femoral artery will be felt…
A. Medial to the femoral nerve
B. Medial to the femoral vein
C. Medial to the femoral canal
A. Medial to the femoral nerve
Pulses are felt in arteries
The femoral artery (2) is between the femoral nerve (1) and the femoral vein (3)

Which compartment of the leg is supplied by the superficial fibular nerve?
What actions does this nerve control?
Lateral compartment
Ankle eversion

Which view of the lower leg is this?

Anterior view
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

Which nerve supplies the areas indicated in blue (#4 and #4a)?

Fibular nerve

Which nerve is labeled by #1?
What does it innervate?

Saphenous nerve
Provides sensory innervation to the skin along the saphenous vein (Surface of the medial leg, medial malleolus, part of the sole of the foot)

Which number labels the lesser trochanter?
Which muscle makes this mark?

20
Iliopsoas

List the pathway of the vein on the fibular side of the lower limb, from its most proximal point to its entry into the deep venous system
- Lesser saphenous vein
- Through popliteal fossa
- Popliteal vein (part of the deep venous system)

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Lateral condyle of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which strucutre is labeled by #2?

Quadricep

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Quadricep

Which structure is indicated by #1?
What is its primary function?

Gluteus maximus
Hip extension

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Lateral head of gastrocnemius

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Tibialis posterior
In the lower leg, it sits between flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus
However, flexor digitorum longus crosses both tibialis posterior and flexor hallucis longus as it descends behind the medial malleolus (but anterior to the tibial nerve and posterior tibial artery)

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Calcaneus

The nerves on the dorsal side of the foot are branches of the ____________ nerves
The nerves on the dorsal side of the foot are branches of the superficial and deep fibular nerves
Which structure is labeled by #11?

Patella

Which nerve is labeled by #16?
What does it innervate?

Deep fibular nerve
- Anterior compartment of the leg
- Becomes cutaneous between the hallux and 2nd toe => sensory innervation
- Testing sensation between the hallux and 2nd toe can test the integrity of the deep fibular nerve

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Tensor fasciae latae

The saphenous nerve is a terminal branch of the ______ nerve
The saphenous nerve is a terminal branch of the femoral nerve

Loss of sensation in the medial thigh and medial leg may idicate damage to which nerve?
2 = femoral nerve
Femoral nerve
(Yellow, #2 and #2a)

Which vein is labeled by #4?
Where does it join the deep venous system?

Lesser saphenous vein
Empties into the popliteal vein at the popliteal fossa

Which structure is labeled by #12?
What is its function?
Attachments?
Innervation?

Flexor digitorum longus (Also #15)
Flex (plantarflex) the foot and toes
Tibia, distal phalanges (Analagous to flexor digitorum profundus of hand)
Tibial nerve

If a patient cannot abduct their hip, which nerve is most likely injured?
Superior gluteal nerve
Innervates gluteus medius, necessary for hip abduction
Which structure is labeled by #8?

Adductor longus

What is the difference between the patellar tendon and the patellar ligament?
Patellar tendon: Attatches quadriceps femoris to the patella
Patellar ligament: Attaches the patella to the tibia (at the tibial tuberosity)

Which structure is labeled by #10?

Popliteal artery and vein

Which structure is labeled by #5?

Ischial tuberosity
Origin of the hamstrings
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Damage to which nerve would result in pain or sensory loss on the medial side of the lower leg?
Saphenous nerve
Cuteneous branch of the femoral nerve
Note: This would not result in any motor deficit
Describe the hip abductors
- Primary muscles:
- Nerve:
Hip abductors
- Primary muscles: Gluteus medius,
- Nerve: Superior gluteal
Describe the muscle labeled by #4
- Muscle:
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:

- Muscle: Tibialis anterior
- Function: Foot dorsiflexion (extension) and inversion
- Attachments: Tibia, medial foot
- Innervation: Deep fibular nerve

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Head of the tibia
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

Which structure is labeled #1?

Tibia

If a patient cannot climb stairs, which nerve is most likely injured?
Inferior gluteal nerve
Innervates gluteus maximus; necessary for hip extension and lateral rotation
Which structure is indicated by #5?
What is its primary function?

Gluteus medius
Hip abduction

Which structure is labeled by A?

Acetabulum
(Head of the femur is right there too)

Which structure is labeled by I?

Tibia

Identify the ischium


Which structure is labeled by #1?

Iliotibial tract

Which structure is labeled by #10

Tibialis anterior
Dorsiflexion (=extension) of the foot

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Lateral meniscus

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Tibialis anterior
Innervated by deep fibular nerve
Drosiflexion of the foot

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Neck of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by #10?
Which nerve runs alongside it?

Posterior tibial artery
Tibial nerve

What is the purpose of most of the muscles and ligaments of the foot?
Support the longitudinal and transverse arches
Which structure is labeled by #2?

Medial condyle of the tibia
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

What view of the femur is this?

Anterior view
(Patellar surface is at the bottom between the medial and lateral condyles)
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by B?

Great saphenous vein
(In the superficial fascia)

Describe the structure labeled by #4
- Muscle:
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:

- Muscle: Fibularis longus
- Function: Evert the foot, plantarflex (flex) the foot
- Attachments: Fibula, Medial cuneiform, 1st metatarsal
- Forms a sling underneath the foot
- Innervation: Superficial fibular nerve

Which structure is labeled by #7?
What innervates it?

Gastrocnemius
Tibial nerve

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Internal iliac vein

Which structure is labeled by #9?

Quadriceps femoris
innervated by femoral nerve

Which structure is labeled by G?

Lateral epicondyle

Which nerve runs with the greater saphenous vein?
Saphenous nerve
Which artery is labeled by B?

Common femoral artery

Which structure is labeled #3?

Talus

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Tibial tuberosity
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

Which structure is labeled by #9?

Medial malleolus of the tibia

What actions are controlled by the deep fibular nerve?
- Ankle and toe extension
- Dorsiflexion
- Ankle inversion

Which structure is labeled by #7?
What does it innervate?

Saphenous nerve
Skin of the medial leg
Fig. 59.7 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, second edition, Fig. 29.34 B.

A girl falls off a bicycle and gets a cut immediately posterior to the medial malleolus. Which of the following structures might be damaged?
A) Tendon of the tibialis anterior muscle
B) Tendon of the fibularis (peroneus) longus muscle
C) Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve
D) Sural nerve
E) Tibial nerve
E) Tibial nerve

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Femoral nerve

Which nerve is labeled by #8?
What does it innervate?

Lateral plantar nerve
Adductor hallucis, lateral lumbricals, interossei, quadratus plantae
(Analogous to the ulnar nerve - it innervates all of the intrinsic muscles of the foot except the most medial)

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Femoral nerve
(Innervates the anterior compartment of the thigh)
Fig. 59.7 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, second edition, Fig. 29.34 B.

If a patient cannot evert their ankle and has weakness with plantarflexion (flexion), which nerve is most likely injured?
Superficial fibular nerve
Innervates the lateral compartment of the leg
Note: the tibeal nerve also participates in ankle flexion (plantarflexion), but does not participate in ankle eversion

Which structure is labeled by #4

Soleus

Which structure is labeled by C?
What movements occur here?

Lower ankle (subtalar) joint
Eversion and inversion

Which view of the foot is this?

Plantar (inferior) view

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Head of the fibula
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

Which structure is labeled by #7?

Iliotibeal tract/IT Band

A physician asks a patient to stand on his tiptoes so she can evaluate lower limb function.
What nerve is she evaluating?
Which muscles?
Tibial nerve - innervates the posterior compartment of the leg
-
Triceps surae
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Flexor digitorum longus
- Tibialis posterior
- Flexor hallucis longus
Which structure is labeled by H?

Medial epicondyle

Which vein is labeled by #2?
Where does it join the deep venous system?

Great saphenous vein
Empties into the femoral vein at the saphenous opening (in the crease of the hip)

The sural nerve is a terminal branch of the ________ nerve
The sural nerve is a terminal branch of the tibial and fibular nerves

After an auto accident a woman presents with a foot that is dorsiflexed and everted. Knee extension is normal, but she cannot stand on her toes. She has little sensation on the distolateral part of her calf. What nerve is damaged?
A) Common fibular
B) Deep fibular
C) Femoral
D) Superficial fibular
E) Tibial
E) Tibial
Describe the posterior compartment of the thigh
- Muscles:
- Actions:
- Nerve:
- Skeletal landmarks (attachments):
Posterior compartment of the thigh
- Muscles: Hamstrings
- Actions: Hip extension, knee flexion
- Nerve: Sciatic (tibeal), fibular for short head of biceps femoris
- Skeletal landmarks (attachments): Ischial tuberosity

What kind of bone is labeled by #4?

Metatarsal
(This is the 5th metatarsal)

Which structure is labeled by #4?
(The part of the bone)

Head of the fibula

Which structure is labeled by #13?

Flexor hallucis longus
(Also #16)

Which structure is labeled by #8?

Calcaneal tendon
Achille’s tendon

The tendon of what muscle inserts at the location labeled above?
- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus maximus
- Iliopsoas
- Rectus femoris

a. Gluteus medius (and minimus)
Which structure is labeled by #1?

Greater trochanter of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by A?

Talus

Which actions are controlled by the femoral nerve?
Hip flexion, knee extension
Femoral nerve innervates the anterior compartment of the thigh (quadricpes femoris and iliopsoas)
Which structure is labeled by #5?

Adductor magnus

What view of the foot is this?

Dorsal (superior) view

Which structures are labeled by #6?
What are their more distal destinations?

Femoral artery, femoral vein, saphenous nerve
Femoral artery and femoral vein will pass through adductor hiatus on their way to the posterior leg/popliteal fossa
Saphenous nerve will travel with the great saphenous vein to innervate the skin of the medial leg
Fig. 59.7 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, second edition, Fig. 29.34 B.

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Common fibular nerve

Describe the structure outlined in blue (middle outlined structure)
- Muscle:
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation

- Muscle: Adductor longus
- Function: Adduct the thigh
- Attachments: Pubis, femur
- Innervation: Obturator nerve
Other superficial adductors in this picture:
Yellow = pectineus
Green = gracilis

Which muscle is labeled by #1?

Gluteus medius
Adduct the hip

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Saphenous vein

List the muscles of the medial compartment of the thigh.
Which nerve supplies this compartment?
- Adductor longus
- Adductor magnus
Supplied by the obturator nerve

Which strucutre is labeled by #4?

Medial malleolus

The tibial tuberosity has its own secondary ossification center and it may separate to varying degrees from the tibial shaft in a physically active adolescent (Osgood-Schlatter’s disease). Which muscle inserts on the tibial tuberosity causing the pull of the epiphysis away from the tibial shaft?
A. Adductor magnus
B. Iliopsoas
C. Quadriceps femoris
D. Sartorius
E. Gracilis
C. Quadriceps femoris
Which structure is labeled by D?
Which muscles attach to it?

Ischial tuberosity
Hamstrings

Which artery is labeled by A?

Deep femoral artery

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Ischium (body of the ischium)
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

What type of gait deviation might you see in someone with a common fibular nerve injury?
Foot drop
The muscles of the anterior (dorsiflexor) compartment will not work, so they cannot hold the foot up; it will slap to the ground
Eversion will also be lost
Describe the lateral compartment of the leg
- Muscles:
- Actions:
- Nerve:
- Skeletal landmarks (attachments):
Lateral leg
- Muscles: Fibularis longus
- Actions: Eversion of the foot, some plantarflexion
- Nerve: Superficial fibular nerve (comes from sciatic)
- Skeletal landmarks (attachments):
- Head of fibula, lateral malleolus

Which structure is labeled by D?

Calcaneus

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Medial malleolus (part of the tibia)
Fig. 56.3 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 27.1 A, 27.1 B.

List the labeled structures
- SKIP
- 5.

- Gluteus Medius
- Piriformis
- Quadratus Femoris
- Adductor Longus

Describe the anterior compartment of the leg
- Muscles:
- Actions:
- Nerve:
- Skeletal landmarks (attachments):
Anterior leg
- Muscles:
- Tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus
- Actions:
- Extension (dorsiflexion) of the ankle, inversion of the ankle
- Nerve:
- Deep fibular nerve (comes from sciatic)
- Skeletal landmarks (attachments):
- Lateral malleolus, medial malleolus of tibia

Which structure is labeled by #7?

Fibularis longus
Eversion and plantar flexion
Superficial fibular nerve
(Also #5)

Which nerve is labeled by #8?
What does it innervate

Tibial nerve
Innervates the posterior compartment of the leg
(superficial and deep)

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Greater trochanter of the femur

Describe the highlighted muscle
- What function do all of these muscles share?

Quadriceps femoris
- All: Knee extension
- Some hip flexion

Which structure is labeled by #8?
What is its function?

Patellar ligament
Attaches the patella to the tibial tuberosity

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Inguinal ligament
Fig. 59.7 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, second edition, Fig. 29.34 B.

Which structure is labeled by #8?

Quadriceps femoris
Innervated by femoral nerve

Which structure is labeled by #29?
Which nerve follows this artery?

Anterior tibial artery
Deep fibular nerve

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Lateral meniscus of the knee

Which structure is labeled by #5?

Fibularis longus

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Obturator nerve
Innervates the medial compartment of the thigh (adductors)
Fig. 59.7 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, second edition, Fig. 29.34 B.

Which structure is labeled by #16?

Flexor hallucis longus
(Also #13)
Note: Flexor hallucis longus and flexor digitorum longus cross each other at the heel

Which vessel is labeled by #20?
Where does it come from?
What does it supply?

Medial plantar artery
Branch of the posterior tibial artery
Medial sole of the foot and toes

Which structure is labeled by #1?
What is its function?

Posterior cruciate ligament
Prevents the tibia from sliding posteriorly relative to the femur

Which structure is labeled by #11?

Flexor hallucis longus

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Adductor magnus

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Talus

Which bones make up the lower ankle (subtalar) joint?
Describe the movement at this joint
Talus, calcaneus
Inversion and eversion
(Flexion and extension take place at the upper ankle joint)

Which nerve supplies the area indicated in orange (#3)?

Obturator nerve

Which structure is labled by #9?
(Flexor digitorum brevis has been reflected)

Flexor hallucis longus

Which structure is labeled by #1?

1st proximal phalanx

Which structure is labeled by #16?

Soleus

Describe the muscle labeled by #5
- Muscle:
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:

- Muscle: Extensor digitorum longus
- Function: Dorsiflexion (extension) of the foot and toes 2-5
- Attachments: Tibia, toes 2-5
- Innervation: Deep fibular nerve

A woman has bloody stools and is unable to completely empty her rectum. Physical exam shows weakness in her ability to flex the knee against resistance and a neoplasm of the posterior rectum. Knee extension and hip adduction are normal. The cancer has compressed which nerve causing the muscle weakness?
Sciatic nerve
Innervates the hamstrings, which are the primary flexors of the knee
Which structure is labeled by #2?

Saphenous nerve

Which structure is labeled by #2?

Head of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Deep fibular nerve
(Also #5 both branches are the deep fibular nerve)

Inflammation in which structure results in plantar fasciitis?
Plantar Aponeurosis

Which structure is labeled by #4?
What is its function?

Lateral collateral ligament
Stabilizes the knee laterally

Describe the medial compartment of the thigh
- Muscles:
- Actions:
- Nerve:
*
Medial compartment of the thigh
- Muscles:
- Adductor longus
- Adductor magnus
- Actions: Hip adduction
- Nerve: Obturator
*

Which structure is labeled by B?
Which muscles attach to it?

Greater trochanter of the femur
Gluteus medius and gluteus minimus

Which bone is labeled by #9?

Ischial tuberosity
Attachment of the hamstrings

Which structure is labeled by #10?

Lateral malleolus
On the fibula

Which structure is labeled by #8?

Iliotibial tract

Which muscle is labeled by #2?

Gluteus maximus

Which structure is labeled by #5?
Function?
Innervation?

Tensor fasciae latae
Hip abduction, internal rotation, flexion
Superior gluteal nerve

Identify the ilium


Which structure is labeled by D?

Sciatic nerve

Which muscles flex the foot?
What is their innervation?
Flexion = plantarlexion
gastrocnemius + soleus
They are in the posterior compartment of the leg, so they are innervated by the tibial nerve

Which structure is labeled by #7?

Anterior tibeal artery
(Also #2)

Which nerve supplies the muscles of the foot?
Tibial nerve branches
- Medial plantar nerve
- Lateral plantar nerve
Remember: Tibial nerve = part of sciatic nerve
Damage to which nerve would result in pain or sensory loss on the lateral side of the lower leg and foot?
Sural nerve
Cuteneous branch of the tibial and fibular nerves
Note: This would not result in any motor deficit
Describe the fate of the common femoral artery
Common femoral artery ->
- -> Superficial femoral artery
- Descends in the thigh between the anterior and medial compartments
- Travels through the adductor hiatus
- -Becomes the popliteal artery
- Anterior tibial artery
- Posterior tibial artery
- Fibular artery
- -> Deep femoral artery
- -> Lateral circumflex artery + Medial circumflex artery
- Both of these wrap around the back of the femoral neck to form an anastomosis
- The rest goes on to supply the hip joint, thigh, and femur
- -> Lateral circumflex artery + Medial circumflex artery
Which motions will be difficult for a patient with nerve damage to their inferior gluteal nerve?
Going up stairs
Standing from sitting
Other motions that involve extension of the hip
Which strucutre is labeled by #1?

Adductor magnus

Describe the highlighted muscle
- Muscle:
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:

- Muscle: Tensor fasciae latae
- Function: Abduct, flex, internally rotate the femur
- Attachments: Iliac spine, Iliotibial tract (Aka IT band)
- Innervation: Superior gluteal nerve
- Even though it technically belongs to the anterior compartment of the thigh

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Tibial nerve

Describe structure #2
- Muscle:
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:

- Muscle: Gluteus medius
- Function: Hip abduction
- Attachments: Ilium, greater trochanter of femur
- Innervation: Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)

Which vein empties into the femoral vein?
Which vein empties into the popliteal vein?

The greater saphenous vein (#2) empties into the femoral vein at the saphenous opening (in the crease of the hip)
The lesser saphenous vein (#4) empties into the popliteal vein at the popliteal fossa (behind the knee)

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Tibialis anterior
Dorsiflexion
Deep fibular nerve

Which compartment of the leg is supplied by the tibial nerve?
What actions does this nerve control?
Posterior compartment
- Ankle flexion (plantarflexion)
- Toe flexion (plantarflexion)
Which structure is labeled by #1?
What is its function?

Anterior cruciate ligament
Prevents the tibia from sliding too far forward

A patient presents with extreme pain due to arterial insufficiency in the posterior compartment of the thigh. This compartment receives its blood supply mainly from the perforating arteries. An arteriogram confirms partial obstruction of the artery that gives rise to these perforating arteries. What artery is occluded in the arteriogram?

Deep femoral artery
Which structure is labeled by #9?
Function?
Innervation?

Long head of biceps femoris (part of the hamstring)
Hip extension, knee flexion
Sciatic nerve (tibial division)

Which structure is labeled by #1?

Flexor digitorum longus
Passes posterior to the medial malleolus, but anterior to the poster tibial artery and tibial nerve

Describe the anterior compartment of the thigh
- Muscles:
- Actions:
- Nerve:
- Skeletal landmarks (attachments):
Anterior compartment of the thigh
- Muscles:
- Quadriceps femoris
- Iliopsoas
- Actions: Hip flexion, knee extension
- Nerve: Femoral
- Skeletal landmarks (attachments):
- Patella
- Lesser trochanter
- Tibeal tuberosity

What artery supplies the femoral head?
Medial and lateral femoral circumflex artery
(Branch from the deep femoral artery)

Which structure is labeled by #6?

Medial condyle of the femur
(Articulates wiwht the medial condyle of the tibia)
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Lesser trochanter of the femur

Which structure is labeled by #4?

Lateral malleolus
Part of the fibula

Which structure is labeled by #5?

Fibularis longus
(#7 = tendon of fibularus longus)

Which structure is labeled by #5?

Quadriceps femoris

Sensory loss on the lateral side of the leg in foot is due to damage of which nerve?
What other deficits might be present?

Superficial fibular nerve
Eversion of the foot will be lost

Which structure is labeled by #40?

Tibial nerve
Innervates the superficial and deep posterior compartments of the leg

Which nerve supplies the sole of the foot?
Tibial nerve
(Branches into medial plantar and lateral plantar nerves
Which structure is labeled by #4?
Function?
Innervation?
Attachments?

Gluteus maximus
Hip extension
Inferior gluteal nerve
Dorsal surface of the sacrum, gluteal surface of the ilium, thoracolumbar fascia, iliotibial tract, gluteal tuberosity of the femur

Which nerve is labeled by #1?
What does it innervate?
It is a branch from which larger nerve?

Saphenous nerve
Sensory nerve that provides innervation to the skin around the saphenous vein (medial aspect of the lower leg, medial malleolus, and a small portion of the arch of the foot)
It comes from the femoral nerve

Which structure is labeled by #18?

Medial malleolus
Part of the tibia

Describe gluteus medius
- Function:
- Attachments:
- Innervation:
Gluteus medius
- Function: Hip abduction
- Attachments: Ilium, greater trochanter of the femur
- Innervation: Superior gluteal nerve

Which structure is labeled by #9?

Fibular artery
Branch of the popliteal artery (6)

Which structures stabilize the knee laterally?
Lateral (aka fibular) collateral ligament
Iliotibial tract

Which structure is labeled by #3?

Neck of the femur
Fig. 56.2 Adapted from Gilroy et al. Atlas of Anatomy, 2nd edition, Figs. 26.4 A, 26.4 B

How is the ACL most commonly injured?
Usually noncontact injuries
Lateral twisting of the femur on a planted foot carres the femur backward relative to the tibia, stretching the ACL
