Lower Limb Flashcards

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Is a part of the lower limb between the kee joint and the ankle joint

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Leg

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Largest sesamoid bone
*Triangular and its apex lies inferiorly and is connected to the tuberosity of the tibia by the ligamentum patale

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Patella

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where does the posterior surface of the patella articulate?

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condyles of the femur

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to support the weight of the body
and to provide a stable foundation
in standing, walking, and running

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Lower limb

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Organization of the Lower Limb

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gluteal region
thigh
knee
leg
ankle
foot.

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is bounded superiorly by the iliac
crest and inferiorly by the fold of the buttock.
The region is largely made up of the gluteal
muscles and a thick layer of superficial fascia

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Gluteal Region

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lymph vessels drain into the
lateral group of the?

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Superficial inguinal nodes

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is thick, especially in women, and is impregnated
with large quantities of fat. It contributes to the prominence of the buttock.

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Superficial fascia

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is continuous below with the
deep fascia, or fascia lata, of the thigh

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Deep fascia

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On the lateral surface of the thigh, the
fascia is thickened to form a strong, wide
band, the?

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illiotibial tract

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forms a sheath for the
tensor fasciae latae muscle and receives
the greater part of the insertion of the
gluteus maximus

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Iliotibial tract

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3 Hip bones

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  1. Ilium
  2. Ischium
  3. Pubis
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is the upper flattened part of the
bone, possesses the iliac crest

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Ilium

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is L shaped, possessing an upper
thicker part, the body, and a lower
thinner part, the ramus

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Ischium

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can be divided into a body, a
superior ramus, and an inferior ramus

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Pubis

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The bodies of the two pubic bones articulate with each other in the midline anteriorly

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Symphysis pubis

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the outer surface of the hip bone, a deep depression, which articulates with the almost
spherical head of the femur to form the hip joint

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Acetabulum

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articulates above with the acetabulum to form the hip joint and below with the tibia and the patella to form the knee joint text

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Femur

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has a head, a neck, and greater and lesser
trochanters

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Upper end of the femur

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forms about two thirds of a sphere and articulates with the acetabulum of the hip bone to form the hip joint

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Head

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small depression in
the center of the head

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Fovea capitis

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which connects the head to the
shaft, passes downward, backward, and
laterally and makes an angle of about 125deg

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Neck

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are large eminences situated at the junction of the neck and the shaft

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Greater and lesser trochanters

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the connection of the two trochanter, anteriorly
attached to it

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Intertrochanteric line

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Two trochanters attached to the intertrochanteric line
1. iliofemoral ligament 2. Intertrochanteric crest
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is smooth and rounded on its anterior surface
shaft of femur
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shaft of the femur is smooth and rounded on its anterior surface but posteriorly has a ridge called?
Linea aspera
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medial margin of linea aspera that continous below o the adductor tubercle on the medial condyle
Medial Supracondylar ridge
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the lateral line of linea aspera
lateral supracondylar ridge
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the posterior surface of the shaft below the greater trochanter, for the attachment of the gluteus maximus muscle
gluteal tuberosity
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a flat, triangular area on its posterior surface
popliteal surface
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seperates the lower end of the femur, the lateral and medial condyles. take part on the formation of knee joint
Intercondylar notch
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Muscles of the Quadriceps
1. Rectus Femoris 2. Vastus medialis 3. Vastus lateralis 4. Vastus Intermedius
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Contents of the Posterior Fascial Compartment of the Thigh
Muscles blood supply nerve supply
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muscles of Posterior Fascial Compartment of the Thigh
1. Biceps femoris, 2. semitendinosus 3. semimembranosus, 4. small part of the adductor magnus (hamstring muscles)
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blood supply of the Posterior Fascial Compartment of the Thigh
Branches of the profunda femoris artery
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Nerve supply of the Posterior Fascial Compartment of the Thigh
sciatic nerve
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origin of the long head of the biceps femoris
ischial tuberosity
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origin of the short head of the biceps femoris
1. Linea aspera 2. lateral supracondylar ridge of shaft of femur
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insertion of the biceps femoris
head of fibula
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flexes and laterally rotates leg at knee joint; long head extends thigh at hip joint
biceps femoris
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origin of semitendinosus
ischial tuberosity
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insertion of semitendinosus
upper part of medial surface of shaft of tibia
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Flexes and medially rotates leg at knee joint; extends thigh at hip joint
Semitendinosus
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origin of Semimembranosus
Ischial Tuberosity
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insertion of Semimembranosus
medial condyle of tibia
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Flexes and medially rotates leg at knee joint; extends thigh at hip joint
Semimembranosus
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origin of the Adductor Muscle (Hamstring Portion)
Ischial Tuberosity
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insertion of the Adductor Muscle (Hamstring Portion)
Adductor tubercle or femur
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extends thigh at hip joint
Adductor Muscle (Hamstring Portion)
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is a synovial ball-and-socket joint
hip joint
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It encloses the joint and is attached to the acetabular labrum medially;
capsule
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capsule of the hip joint is Laterally attached to?
intertrochanteric line of femur
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capsule attachment to intertrochanteric line in front, some of its fibers, accompanied by blood vessels, are reflected upward along the neck as bands called? Supply the head and neck of femur
retinacula
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Strong, inverted Y-shaped ligament
Iliofemoral Ligament
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iliofemoral ligament base is attached to the ______above
anterior inferior iliac spine
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below, the two limbs of the Y are attached to the upper and lower parts of the?
intertrochanteric line of the femur
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This strong ligament prevents overextension during standing
Iliofemoral Ligament
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Triangular This ligament limits extension and abduction
Pubofemoral ligament
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The base of the pubofemoral ligament is attached to the _______, and the apex is attached below to the lower part of the ________
superior ramus of the pubis intertrochanteric line
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Spiral shaped and is attached to the body of the ischium near the acetabular margin.
Ischiofemoral ligament
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The fibers pass upward and laterally and are attached to the greater trochanter.
Ischiofemoral ligament
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This ligament limits extension
Ischiofemoral ligament
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Formed by the acetabular labrum as it bridges the acetabular notch. The ligament converts the notch into a tunnel through which the blood vessels and nerves enter the joint
Transverse Acetabular Ligament
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Flat and triangular - It lies within the joint and is ensheathed by synovial membrane
Ligament of the Head of the Femur
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Ligament of the Head of the Femur is Attached by its apex to the pit on the head of the femur or _________ and by its base to the ______
(fovea capitis) transverse ligament and the margins of the acetabular notch.
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Lines the capsule and is attached to the margins of the articular surfaces - Covers the portion of the neck of the femur that lies within the joint capsule
Synovial Membrane
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Synovial Membrane Ensheathes the ligament of the head of the femur and covers the pad of fat contained in the?
acetabular fossa
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it has a wide range of movements
hip joint
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The strength of the joint depends largely on the _____ of the bones taking part in the articulation and on the strong ligaments
shape
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flexion is Performed by the?
1. iliopsoas 2. rectus femoris 4. sartorius 5. adductor muscles.
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a backward movement of the flexed thigh
extension
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extension is performed by the?
gluteus maximus and the hamstring muscles
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Abduction: performed by the?
1. gluteus medius and minimus, 2. assisted by the sartorius 3. tensor fasciae latae 4. piriformis.
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Adduction: performed by the?
1. adductor longus and brevis 2. adductor fibers of the adductor magnus
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adduction performed by those muscles is assisted by?
1. pectineus 2. gracilis
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Lateral rotation: performed by the? and assisted by?
1. piriformis 2. obturator internus 3. externus, superior and inferior gemelli, 4. quadratus femoris assisted by the gluteus maximus.
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Medial rotation: performed by the?
1. anterior fibers of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus 2. tensor fasciae latae.
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combination of the previous movements
circumduction
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more powerful than the flexor group
extensor group
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are more powerful than the medial rotators
lateral rotators
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bones of the leg
1. patella 2. tibia 3. fibula
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Upper, lateral, & medial surface of the patella give attachment to the different parts of the?
quadriceps femoris muscle
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large weight-bearing medial bone of the leg
tibia
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articulation of the tibia above
1. condyles of the femur 2. head of the fibula
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articulation of the tibia below
distal end of the fibula
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lies between the anterior and posterior intercondylar areas which separates the upper articular surfaces of the tibial condyles
Intercondylar eminence
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possesses on its lateral aspect a small circular articular facet for the head of the fibula
lateral condyle
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posterior aspect the insertion of the semimembranosus muscle
Medial Condyle
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triangular in cross section, presenting three borders and three surfaces
Shaft of the Tibia
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is prominent and forms the shin
anterior border of the tibia
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junction of the anterior border either the upper end of the tibia
Shaft of the Tibia
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Shaft of the Tibia receives the attachment of the?
ligamentum patallae
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shows an oblique line, soleal line, for the attachment of the soleus muscle
posterior surface of the tibia
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slightly expanded and on its inferior aspect shows a saddle-shaped articular surface for the talus.
lower end of the tibia
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lower end of the tibia is prolonged downward medially to form the _________ articulates with the _____ laterally
medial malleolus talus
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slender lateral bone of the leg
fibula
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fibula takes no part in the articulation of the knee joint, but it forms the?
lateral malleolus of the ankle joint
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fibula takes no part in the transmission of body weight, but it provides?
attachment for muscles
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has and expanded upper end, shaft, and lower end
fibula
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surmounted by a styloid process. possesses and articular surface for articulation with the lateral condyle of the tibia
Upper end or head of Fibula
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forms the triangular lateral malleolus, which is subcutaneous
Lower end of Fibula
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a depression below nd behind the articular facet
Malleolar fossa
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Bones of the foot
1. Tarsal bones 2. metatarsals 3. Phalanges
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Tarsal bones
1. Calcaneum 4. Cuboid 2. Talus 5. cuneiform bones 3. Navicular
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articulates with the tibia and fibula at the ankle joint
Talus
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is small and dorms the articular facet that articulates with the cuboid bone
anterior surface of calcaneum
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forms the prominence of the heel and gives attachment to the tendo calcaneus
Posterior surface of calcaneum
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At the superior surface of the calcaneum is dominated by two articular facets and is separated vy a roughened groove called the?
sulcus calcanei
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articulates above at the ankle joint with the tibia and fibula, below with the calcaneum and in front with the navicular bone
Talus
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articulated foot form tunnel by the sulcus tali and canei
sinus tarsi
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where the sinus tarsi is occupied
interosseous talocalcaneal ligament
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shape of the body of talus
cuboidal
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Its tuberosity can be seen and felt on the medial border of the foot 1 in. (2.5 cm) in front of and below the medial malleolus.
Navicular bone
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a deep groove on the inferior aspect of the cuboid bone loadges the tendon of the peroneus longus muscle
Cuboid Bone
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the three small, wedge-shaped cuneiform bones articulate proximally with the navicular bone and distally with the first three metatarsal bones.
Cuneiform Bones
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resemble the metacarpals and phalanges of the hand
Metatarsal Bones
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bone is large and strong and plays an important role in supporting the weight of the body
First metatarsal
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has a prominent tubercle on its base that can be easily palpated along the lateral border of the foot gives attachment to the peroneus brevis tendon.
Fifth Metatarsal
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Each toe has 3 phalanges except the?
Big toe (2)