Superficial And Osseous Lower Limb Flashcards
Gluteal Region
Boundary?
Composed of?
- transition between the trunk, superiorly, and the free lower limb, inferiorly
- posterior rounded buttock and the lateral hip region
- bounded by iliac crests, superiorly-the gluteal folds, inferiorly-the intergluteal fold (natal fold), medially-greater trochanter, laterally-ASIS to greater trochanter, anteriorly
What composes the gluteal region?
-gluteal muscles and fat comprise the majority
Thigh region
- inferior from the gluteal, abdominal, and perineal regions, superiorly
- to the knee region, posteriorly
- and ischiopubic ramus, medially
Knee region
- includes the prominences of the distal femur, proximal tibia, and proximal fibula-as well as their joints, between them
- posterior knee includes the popliteal fossa, the fat-filled hollow transmitting neurovascular structures
Leg region
-located inferior from the knee, through the narrow distal portion of the leg
Ankle region
-flared portion between leg and foot, including medial and lateral malleoli
Foot region
-includes most of the tarsus, as well as the metatarsus and phalanges
Subcutaneous tissue location?
-lies deep from lower extremity skin, and superficial from lower extremity deep fascia
Subcutaneous tissue consists of?
-loose connective tissue that contains variable amounts of fat, cutaneous nerves, superficial veins, superficial lymph vessels and nodes
Subcutaneous tissue at the knee
-loses some of its fat and blends with the deep Fascia-although, fat resumes distal from the knee
Subcutaneous tissue function?
-insulation, storage of fat, transmittal of vessels/nerves to and from the the skin
Superficial veins location
-located superficial from deep fascia (while deep veins are located deep from deep fascia)
Superficial vein valves
-both superficial and deep veins have valves (deep veins have more) (inferior veins have more)
Musculovenous pump
-multiple valves partition the blood into shorter segments within the vein, fighting gravity and promoting the musculovenous pump
Great saphenous vein tributaries?
-medial portion of the foot’s dorsal venous arch, and dorsal vein of the great toe