Bones & Compartments of the Anterior Leg Flashcards
1
Q
name of the membrane between the tibia and fibula?
A
interosseous membrane
2
Q
type of joint - proximal tibio-fibular joint?
A
plane synovial
3
Q
type of joint - distal tibio-fibular joint?
A
fibrous
4
Q
where is the tibial tuberosity?
A
~3/4 cm below knee joint
5
Q
which bone makes up medial malleolus?
A
tibia
6
Q
which bone makes up lateral malleolus?
A
fibula
7
Q
name the 4 movements of the ankle joint?
A
dorsi/ plantar-flexion, in/e-version
8
Q
what are the 2 divisions of the popliteal artery as it enters the leg?
A
anterior tibial a. and tibioperoneal trunk (post. tibial a. + fibular a.)
9
Q
what does the common fibular nerve divide into?
A
deep and superficial
10
Q
which branch of the common fibular nerve innervates the muscles in the anterior compt of the thigh?
A
deep fibular n.
