Lecture 17: Angles Associated w/ Lower Leg

Question 1

angle of inclination

Answer 1

• between neck and shaft of femur
• results in distal femur moving medially to support body wt when standing
• moves knee closer to COG for stability

Question 2

angle of torsion

Answer 2

• between transverse axis of femoral head/neck and condyles

- results in enhanced mobility of hip and knee joints

Question 3

how does the angle of torsion impact the feet?

Answer 3

positions the feet so that they point straight forward instead of bending medially or laterally

Question 4

how does the angle of torsion impact gait?

Answer 4

positions knee, tibia, ankle, and foot to allow for more fluid movement when walking

Question 5

Q angle

Answer 5

• between axis of femur and axis of tibia
• moves the legs toward the central axis of the body (more directly under the wt of the upper body)
• looks at degree of valgus and varus

Question 6

genu varum means

Answer 6

bow legged (too much varus)

Question 7

what is another way to describe “knocked knees”

Answer 7

too much valgus