The lower limb - joints and nerves Flashcards
1
Q
What are the joints in the pelvis and what type are they?
A
Pubis symphysis - cartilaginous
Sacroiliac - synovial
2
Q
What are the joints in the hip and what type are they?
A
Synovial ball and socket
3
Q
What are the joints in the knee and what type are they?
A
Tibiofemoral - synovial, modified hinge
Patellofemoral - synovial, plane
4
Q
What are the joints in the tibiofibular and ankle and what type are they?
A
Proximal tibiofibular - synovial
Distal tibiofibular - fibrous
Talocrutal - synovial
5
Q
What are the 2 main nerves in the lower limb?
A
Sciatic
Femoral
6
Q
Where does the sciatic nerve run?
A
From plexus (L4,5,S1,2,3), into posterior thigh compartment, splits at posterior knee into tibia and common nerve
7
Q
Where does the femoral nerve run?
A
from plexus (L2,3,4) to the anterior thigh
