Surface Regional Anatomy- Lower Extremity Flashcards
1
Q
Femur or femoral
A
Thigh
2
Q
Femoral triangle
A
Defined by inguinal ligament
3
Q
Genu
A
Knee
4
Q
Patellar
A
Anterior knee or knee cap
5
Q
Popliteal
A
Posterior knee
6
Q
Crus or crural
A
Leg (knee to ankle only)
7
Q
Sura or sural
A
Posterior crus or ‘calf’
8
Q
Tarsal
A
Ankle
9
Q
Medial malleolus
A
Bony protuberance of medial ankle
10
Q
Lateral malleolus
A
Bony protuberance of lateral ankle
11
Q
Pes or pedal
A
Foot
12
Q
Calcaneal
A
Heel
13
Q
Plantar
A
Sole of foot
14
Q
Dorsum
A
Top of foot
15
Q
Digital or digits
A
(Numbered 1-5 medial to lateral)