MSK S5. lower limb Flashcards
Moving lateral to medial, what is the correct order of contents within the Femoral Triangle?
‘Femoral Nerve, Femoral Artery, Femoral Vein, Femoral Canal’.
NAVY acronym.
What is adductor canal compression syndrome a result of?
lead to?
excessive hypertrophy of the vastus medialis muscle - > lead to paraesthesia (compression of the saphenous nerve)
>claudication (compression of the femoral artery).
what is Piriformis syndrome?
piriformis syndrome is compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis in the gluteal region,
what is a femoral hernia?
A femoral hernia occurs when abdominal contents (like loops of bowel) squeeze into the femoral canal.
Which two metatarsals articulate with the cuboid bone?
fourth and fifth (IV and V) metatarsals that articulate with the cuboid.
cuboid on lateral aspect of foot.
what is the hallux?
big toe
How many phalanges can be found in the hallux?
The hallux (or big toe) has two phalanges. Like the thumb, it has one less phalanx than every other digit.
What are the actions of Gastrocnemius on the ankle and knee joints?
plantarflexes the ankle joint and helps to stabilise knee flexion.
What does the action of the popliteus muscle result in?
unlocking of the knee.
allows it to bend again
Which muscle acts to flex the hallux?
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Which nerve innervates the muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg?
deep fibular nerve
Which compartment of muscles attach via the calcaneal tendon to the calcaneus?
superficial posterior compartment
What is the function of the tibialis posterior muscle?
plantarflex and invert the foot.
