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Lower Limb Anatomy > Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Leg > Flashcards

Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Leg Flashcards

1
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Articular capsule of the knee incomplete ______

A

anteriorly

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2
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Anterior portion of the knee joint capsule replaced by

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Medial and lateral retinaculi of the quadriceps tendon

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3
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Lateral portion of the knee capsule allows _______ to pass through

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tendon of popliteus

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4
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Patellar ligament attaches at

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Tibial tuberosity

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5
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Fibular collateral ligament attachments

A

Lateral epicondyle of femur just above groove for popliteus

Head of fibula

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6
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Fibular collateral ligament splits

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Tendon of biceps femoris to attach on either side of ligament on fibular head

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7
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Knee ligament not attached to capsule or meniscus

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Fibular collateral ligament

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8
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Fibular collateral ligament separated from knee capsule by

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Tendon of popliteus

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9
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Function of the anterolateral ligament

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Check internal rotation of the knee between 30 and 90 degrees of flexion

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10
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Anterolateral ligament attachments

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Lateral femoral condyle just anterior to attachment of FCL

ANterolateral aspect of tibia between Gerdy’s tubercle and apex of fibula with attachments to lateral meniscus

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11
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Medial collateral ligament attachments

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Below adductor tubercle on femur

Shaft of tibia

Medial meniscus

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12
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MCL crossed by

A

Gracilis
Semitendinosus
Sartorius

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13
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Arcuate popliteal ligament attachments

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Lateral condyle of tibia and head of fibula

Posterior intercondylar area of tibia

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14
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ACL attachments

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Anterior intercondylar area of tibia

Posterior part of the medial surface of the lateral femoral condyle

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ACL function

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prevent hyperextension of knee by preventing posterior sliding of the femur on the tibia

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16
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PCL attachments

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Posterior intercondylar area of tibia

Lateral surface of medial condyle of femur

17
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PCL function

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Prevent hyperflexion by preventing forward sliding of femur on tibia

18
Q

Stronger and shorter of the cruciate ligaments

A

PCL

19
Q

Peripheral attachment of the menisci known as

A

Coronary ligament

20
Q

Coronary ligament holds

A

Menisci to the tibial condyles

21
Q

Ligament uniting menisci anteriorly

A

Transverse ligament

22
Q

Medial meniscus attachments

A

Anterior to ACL at intercondylar area of tibia

Posterior intercondylar area of tibia

23
Q

Lateral meniscus extends

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From anterior intercondylar area to posterior intercondylar area of tibia

More circular than medial

24
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Fibular facet located

A

On posterolateral aspect of lateral tibial condyle of tibia

Medial aspect of head of fibula

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