Thigh Flashcards
Is the intercondylar fossa found on the anterior or posterior side of the femur?
Intercondylar fossa is on the posterior side of the femur
Which condyles of the femur are closest to the patellar surface?
The lateral and medial condyles are closest to the patellar surface
Which condyles of the femur are located above another set of condyles?
The lateral and medial epicondyles
Which condyles of the femur are located above another set of condyles?
The lateral and medial epicondyles
Where is the adductor tubercle found on the femur?
Just above the medial epicondyle
Where is the adductor tubercle found on the femur?
Just above the medial epicondyle
What is the area between the lateral and medial condyle on the anterior tibia called?
Anterior intercondylar area
What is the area between the lateral and medial condyle on the posterior surface of the tibia called?
Posterior intercondylar area
Where is the tibial tuberosity located on the tibia?
On the anterior side of tibia below the condyles
Why is the top of the tibia flattened?
For weightbearing, easier to increase the load
Name the ligament which attached to the tibial tuberosity
Patella ligament
Name the ligament which attached to the tibial tuberosity
Patella ligament
Is the fibula a part of the knee joint?
No!
What part of the fibula articulates with the tibia?
The apex of the fibula
Does the fibula have a head and a neck?
Yes it does!
How does the rotation of hind limbs affect which muscles are ventral and which are dorsal?
The whole leg has to rotate for the foot to be facing forwards. Means the dorsal muscles become the anterior and lateral parts of the leg and ventral muscles become the posterior and medial parts of the leg.
What is different about the rotation in the front limb and hind limb?
For the fingers of front limb to face forward it is only the forearm that rotates and pronates. However for movement to be possible the entire hindlimb has to rotate.
What compartments of the thigh are dorsal?
Anterior
What compartments of the thigh are ventral?
Posterior and Medial
What compartments of the leg are dorsal?
Anterior and Lateral
What compartments of the leg are ventral?
Posterior
How many muscles are part of the anterior compartment of the thigh?
6
Name the 6 muscles that are a art of the anterior compartment of the thigh
Iliopsoas
Vastus lateralis
Vastus intermedius
Vastus medialis
Rectus femoris
Sartorius
Which 2 large muscles make up the iliopsoas muscle?
Psoas major
Iliacus