JOINTS HIGH YIELD Flashcards

1
Q

this joint is located between the head of the fibula and lateral condyle of the tibia?

A

proximal tibiofibular joint

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the proximal tibiofibular joint is between what two structures?

A

the head of the fibula and lateral condyle of the tibia

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3
Q

what is the proximal tibiofibular joint structurally and functionally?

A

structurally, planar or gliding synovial

functionally, diarthrosis

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4
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what ligaments is the proximal tibiofibular joint reinforced by?

A

proximal anterior tibiofibular joint

proximal posterior tibiofibular joint

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5
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arterial supply of the proximal tibiofibular joint?

A

inferior lateral genicular artery

anterior/posterior tibial recurrent arteries

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innervation of the proximal tibiofibular joint?

A

common perineal nerve

nerve to popliteus muscle

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7
Q

what forms the middle tibiofibular joint?

A

interosseous membrane attaching to interosseous borders of both the tibia and fibula

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8
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how do the fibers of the middle tibiofibular joint pass?

A

proximal medial to distal lateral for fibular gliding for separation of tibia and fibula at the distal extremities

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9
Q

where is the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis located?

A

between the fibular notch of the tibia and medial aspect of the fibular distal extremity

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10
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what type of joint is the distal tibiofibular joint structurally and functionally?

A

syndesmotic fibrous joint structurally

amphiarthrotic joint functionally

*inversion and eversion of the foot during motion when foot is on the ground

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what ligaments is the distal tibiofibular joint reinforced by?

A

many ligaments not specified

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12
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what is the distal tibiofibular joint supplied by?

A

perforating peroneal
anterior lateral malleolar
posterior lateral malleolar arteries

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13
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what is the innervation of the distal tibiofibular joint?

A

deep perineal
tibial
saphenous nerves

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14
Q

this ligament helps to prevent separation of the fibular from the tibia?

A

distal anterior tibiofib ular ligament

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15
Q

this ligament prevents the talus from wedging between the tibia and fibula by preventing separation of the fibula from the tibia?

A

interosseous tibiofibular ligament

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16
Q

this is a very broad ligament which decreases the posterior movement of the talus within the ankle mortise and prevents separation of the fibula from the tibia?

A

distal posterior tibiofibular ligament

17
Q

this is the inferior part of the posterior tibiofibular ligament which blends with the fibrous capsule of the ankle joint?

A

transverse inferior posterior tibiofibular ligament