Lower Limb Acronyms Flashcards
(19 cards)
FOOT BONES -
Tiger Cubs Need MILC
T - talus
C - calcaneus
N - navicular
M - medial cuneiform
I - intermediate cuneiform
L - lateral cuneiform
C - cuboid
TARSAL TUNNEL -
Tom Dick And Very Nervous Harry
T - tibialis posterior
D - flexor digitorum longus
A - tibial artery
V - tibial vein
N - tibial nerve
H - flexor hallucis longus
3 MUSCLES AT PES ANSERINE
SGT
S- sartorius
G - gracilis
T - semitendinosis
4 LIGAMENTS OF KNEE:
LAMP
L - lateral collateral ligament
A - anterior collateral ligament
M - medial collateral ligament
P - posterior collateral ligament
HIP ADDUCTORS:
3 Ducks Pecking Grass
3 DUCKS:
1. Adductor magnus
2. Adductor longus
3. Adductor brevis
P- pectineus
G - gracilis
HIP FLEXORS:
Play It like Ronaldo Siu
P -psoas
I - illiacus
R - rectus femoris
S - satorius
What foot bone maintains arch of the foot?
Navicular bone
What does the medial cuneiform articulate with?
1st metatarsal
and maintains arch of foot
What does the intermediate cuneiform articulate with?
2nd metatarsal
also contributes to arch of foot
What does the lateral cuneiform articulate with?
3rd metatarsal
assists with arch support of foot
What does the cuboid articulate with?
4th and 5th metatarsal bone and calcaneus
what is the roof of the tarsal tunnel?
flexor retinaculum
What is the tibialis posteriors main purpose in the foot?
Maintaining the arch of the foot
What is the main role of the flexor digitorum longus in the foot?
Flexing the 4 lesser toes and involved in ankle movement.
Where does the tibial nerve supply sensation?
plantar side of the foot
What is the flexor hallucis responsible for?
flexion of big toe, balance and propulsion of the foot as you walk.
where is the pes anserine located?
proximal medial side of tibia
What is the ACL main function?
anterior translation of the tibia over the femur.
What is the main function of the MCL?
resist valgus forces of knee
