Lower Extremity 1 Flashcards
(52 cards)
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Iliofemoral Ligament (Y-Ligament)
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largest ligament of hip, anterior, resists extension (especially standing)
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Pubofemoral Ligament
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anterior inferior- resists abduction
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ischiofemoral ligament
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posterior, resists extension and medial rotation
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Ligamentum teres
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attaches to foves capitis of femur head
provides pathway for acetabular branch of obturator artery
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Hip Flexors
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iliopsas
rectus femoris
sartorius
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Hip Adduction
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pectineus adductor longus adductor brevis adductor magnus gracilis
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Hip Abduction
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gluteus minimus
gluteus medius
TFL
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Hip Extension
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gluteus maximus
biceps femoris (long head)
medial hamstrings
-semimembranosus
-semitendinosus
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External Rotation of Hip
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piriformis superior gemellus obtrurator internus inferior gemellus quadratus femoris obturator externus
gluteus maximus
biceps femoris
sartorius
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Internal Rotation of Hip
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gluteus minimus
gluteus medius
TFL
medial hamstrings
-semimembranosus
-semitendinosus
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6 Lateral Rotators
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piriformis superior gemellus obturator internus inferior gemellus quadratus femoris obturator externus
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Psoas Major
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P = T12-L5 vertebrae and discs; transverse processes of all lumbar vertebrae D = lesser trochanter N = ventral rami of lumbar nerves (L1,L2, L3 A = flex thigh at hip, also can have influence on posture of pelvis in weight bearing
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Psoas Minor
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P = T12-L5 vertebrae and discs D = Pectineal line, iliopectineal eminence via iliopectineal arch N = Ventral rami of lumbar nerves (L1 and L2) A = maybe some stability in pelvis but no direct influence on hip motion
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Illiacus
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P = iliac crest, iliac fossa, ala of sacrum, and anterior SI ligaments D = tendon of psoas major, lesser trochanter and femur distal to it N = Femoral N (L2, L3) A = flex thigh at hip, also can have influence on posture of pelvis in weight bearing
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Tensor of Fasciae Latae
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P = ASIS and anterior part of iliac crest D = iliotibial tract that attaches to lateral tibial condyle N = Superior gluteal N (L4 and L5) A = Abducts, medially (internally) rotates and flexes thigh; helps to kept knee extended; steadies trunk on thigh
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Sartorius
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P = ASIS and superior part of notch inferior to it D = superior part of medial surface of tibia N = Femoral N (L2 and L3) A = Flexes, abducts, and laterally (externally) rotates thigh at hip; flexes leg at knee joint,
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Rectus Femoris
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P = AIIS and ilium superior to acetabulum D = Base of patella and by ligament to tibial tuberosity N = Femoral (L2, L3, and L4) A = extends knee joint; also slightly flexes the hip
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Vastus Lateralis
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P = Greater trochanter and latral lip of linea aspera of femur D = Base of patella and by ligament to tibial tuberosity N = Femoral (L2, L3, and L4) A = extends knee joint
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Vastus Medialis
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P = Intertrochanteric line and medial lip of linea aspera of femur D = Base of patella and by ligament to tibial tuberosity N = Femoral (L2, L3, and L4) A = extends knee joint
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Vastus Intermedius
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P = Anterior and lateral surfaces of body of femur D = Base of patella and by ligament to tibial tuberosity N = Femoral (L2, L3, and L4) A = extends knee joint
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Contents of the Femoral Triangle
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Femoral Vein Femoral Artery Femoral Nerve Profunda femoris artery profunda femoris vein inguinal lymph nodes
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Boundaries of Adductor Canal
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Anterior & Laterally–> vastus medialis
Posterior–> adductor longus and adductor magnus
Medial–> sartorius
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Contents of Adductor Canal
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femoral artery
femoral vein
saphenous nerve
nerve to vastus medialis
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Femoral Artery
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in adductor canal, enters posterior knee region known as popliteal fossa
provides blood supply to leg/foot
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Deep Femoral Artery
major artery that suppplys thigh
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Lateral Femoral Circumflex
provide blood to hip
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Medial femoral circumflex
provide blood to hip
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Great Saphenous Vein
ascends along medial legs-->drains into femoral vein
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Small Saphenous Vein
ascends along posterior leg and drains into popliteal vein in popliteal fossa
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Pectineus
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P = superior ramus of pubis
D = pectineal line of femur, just inferior to lesser trochanter
N = femoral N (L2 and L3; may receive branch from obturator N
A = adducts and flexes thigh; assists with medial rotation
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Adductor Longus
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P = body of pubis inferior to public crest
D = middle 1/3 of linear aspera of femur
N = obturator N, branch of ant division (L2, L3, and L4)
A = adducts thigh
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Adductor Brevis
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P = body and inferior ramus of pubis
D = pectineal line and proximal part of linea aspera of femur
N = Obturator N (L2, L3, and L4) branch of ant division
A = adducts thigh and some flexion as well
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Adductor Mangus
P = adductor part: inferior ramus of pubis, ramus of ischium; hamstring part: ischial tuberosity
D = adductor part: gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera, medial supracondylar line; Hamstrings part;adductor tubercle of femur
N = adductor part: obturator N (L2, L3, and L4), branches of posterior division ; Hamstrings part: tibial part of sciatic nerve (L4)
A = adducts thigh; adductor part: flexes thigh, Hamstrings part extends thigh
Distal attachment forms an arch known as adductor hiatus (femoral artery & vein pass posterior through the hiatus)
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Gracilis
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P = body of inferior ramus of pubis
D = superior part of medial surface of tibia
N = Obturator N (L2 and L3)
A = adducts thigh, flexes leg, and helps to rotate leg medially
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Obturator Externus
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P = margins of obturator foramen and obturator membrane
D = trochanteric fossa of femur
N = Obturator N (L3 and L4)
A = laterally rotates thigh; steadies head of femur in acetabulum
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Sciatic Nerve
tibial and common fibular components, exits pelivs through greater sciatic foreman, descends down the posterior thigh
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Superior Gluteal nerve
exits through greater sciatic foramen superior to piriformis
| motor--> gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and TFL
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Inferior Gluteal
exits through sciatic foramen inferior to piriformis
| motor supply-->gluteus maximus
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Nerve to obturator internus
supplies obturator unternus and superior gamellus
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Nerve to quadratus femoris
supplies quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus
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Pudendal nerve
pass through greater sciatic foramen--> SUPPLIES NO STRUCTURE IN GLUTEAL REGION
supplies perineal muscles
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Biceps Femoris (long head)
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P = Ischial tuberosity
D = lateral side of head of fibula; tendon is split by fibular collateral knee ligament
N = tibial division of sciatic N (L5, S1, S2)
A = Flexes leg and rotates it laterally when knee flexed; extends thigh at hip joint
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Biceps Femoris (short head)
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P = Linear aspera and lateral supracondylar line of femur
D = lateral side of head of fibula; tendon is split by fibular collateral knee ligament
N = Common fibular (peroneal) division of sciatic N (L5, S1, S2)
A = Flexes leg and rotates it laterally (IT DOES NOT HAVE A DIRECT EFFECT ON THE HIP)
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Semitendinosus
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P = Ischial tuberosity
D = Medial surface of superior part of tibia
N = Tibial division of sciatic N (L5, S1, S2)
A = Extend thigh; flex leg and rotate it medially with knee flexed
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Semimembranosus
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P = Ischial tuberosity
D = Posterior part of medial tibial condyle; reflective attachment forms oblique popliteal ligament (to lateral femoral condyle)
N = Tibial division of sciatic N (L5, S1, S2)
A = Extend thigh; flex leg and rotate it medially with knee flexed
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Popliteal Fossa Boundaries
Superolaterally--> biceps femoris
Superomedially--> semimembransosus and semitendinosus
Inferiorly--> 2 heads of the gastrocnemius
Roof--> skin and fascia
Floor--> popliteal surface of the femur, oblique popliteal ligament, expansion of the semimbransous tendon, popliteus fascia
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Contents of popliteal fossa
popliteal artery
popliteal vein
small saphenous vein
tibial and common fibular nerves
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Menisci
fibrocartilage disks that deepen joint surface and reduce shock, provide proprioceptive feedback
medial meniscus
lateral mensicus
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MCL (medial collateral ligaments)
Attachments--> medial epicondyle to medial tibia plateau
| resist valgus stress (a blow or force going from lateral through medial)
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LCL (lateral collateral ligaments)
Attachments: lateral epicondyle to head of fibula
NO attachmen with joint capsule or lateral meniscus
Function-->resist varsus stress (force going from medial through lateral knee)
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ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)
Attachment--> anterior tibia to posterior lateral femoral condyle
Function--> resist anterior translation of the tibia on the femur (injuries=forced hyper extension)
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PCL (posterior cruciate ligament)
Attachment-->posterior tibia to inner aspect of medial femoral condyle
Function--> resist posterior translation of the tibia on the femur
