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Lower Limb Bones & Joints Flashcards

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What are the bones forming the lower limb?

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Sacrum, coccyx, pelvic/hip/innominate bone, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsal bones, metatarsals, phalanges

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What is the classification of the hip joint?

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Synovial, ball and socket

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What components make up the hip joint?

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  • Head of femur
  • Acetabulum of pelvic bone
  • Acetabular labrum
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What movements are allowed by the hip joint?

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  • Flexion
  • Extension
  • Abduction
  • Adduction
  • Medial rotation
  • Lateral rotation
  • Circumduction
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Where would you find the ASIS and AIIS?

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Anterior lateral surface of ilium.

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What are the regions of the Ilium bone?

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ASIS
AIIS
Iliac Fossa
PSIS
PIIS

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What does the pelvic girdle connect?

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The lower limbs to the the vertebral column.

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What are the ligaments associated with the sacroiliac joint?

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  • Interosseous sacro-iliac ligament
  • Posterior sacro-iliac ligament overlying interosseous sacro-iliac joint
  • Anterior sacro-iliac joint
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Why is the posterior sacro-iliac joint fibrous?

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Due to the interosseous sacro-iliac ligaments

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What is the function of the acetabular labrum?

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Deepens the socket and increases congruency

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What are the capsular ligaments associated with the hip joint?

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  • Iliofemoral ligament
  • Ischiofemoral ligament
  • Pubofemoral ligament
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What is the blood supply to the hip joint?

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  • Medial circumflex femoral artery
  • Lateral circumflex femoral artery
  • Artery to head of femur
  • Retinacular arteries
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What are the types of joints in the pelvis?

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  • Sacroiliac joint (synovial anterior, fibrous posterior)
  • Pubic symphysis (cartilaginous/fibrocartilaginous)
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What is the perinatal dilation of the symphysis?

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3-5mm increase due to relaxin

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What is the significance of relaxin during pregnancy?

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Causes physiological relaxation of the joint, aiding in birth canal widening

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What are the major entry and exit points to the lower limb?

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  • Greater sciatic foramen
  • Lesser sciatic foramen
  • Obturator canal
  • Gap between the inguinal ligament and pelvic bone
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Where does the Greater sciatic foramen lie?

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Between the posterior inferior iliac spine and the ischial spine (two greater prominences)

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Where does the lesser sciatic foramen lie?

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Between the Ischial spine and the ischial tuberosity (two lesser prominences)

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What is the classification of the knee joint?

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Synovial, bicondylar (condylar) joint

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What components make up the knee joint?

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  • Femoral condyles (medial & lateral)
  • Tibial condyles (medial & lateral)
  • Patella
  • Menisci (medial & lateral)
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How do you identify the medial and lateral sides of the menisci?

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  • Medial – ‘C’ shaped; lateral – more closed and round
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What is the indent on the head of the femur called?

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The fovea

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What does the fovea allow?

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Attachment of the ligament of the head of the femur

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What are the two bony prominence’s on the neck of the femur called?

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The greater and lesser trochanter

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What is found between the lesser and greater trochanters on the Anterior side?
The Intertrochanter line
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What is found between the lesser and greater trochanters on the Posterior side?
The Trochanteric crest
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What is the function of the menisci in the knee joint?
* Improve joint congruency * Distribute axial load * Shock absorption
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What are the stabilizing ligaments of the knee joint?
* Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) * Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) * Medial collateral ligament (MCL) * Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) * Patellar ligament * Popliteal tendon
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What is the attachment point of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
Anterior of tibial intercondylar eminence to lateral condyle of femur
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What is the role of the medial collateral ligament (MCL)?
Prevents valgus force/abduction
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What are the bony components of the leg?
* Tibia * Fibula
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What is the role of the interosseous membrane?
* Holds tibia & fibula together * Provides muscle attachments * Provides force transmission * Separates compartments
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What are the bones that form the foot?
* 7 tarsal bones * 5 metatarsals * 14 phalanges
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How many phalanges are in the foot?
14
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What are the tarsal bones of the foot?
* Calcaneus * Talus * Cuboid * Navicular * 3 cuneiforms (medial, intermediate, lateral)
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the bony ring formed by two hip bones and a sacrum.
Pelvic girdle
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True or False: The fibula bears weight in the leg.
False
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What is the distal end of the fibula called?
Lateral malleolus
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What is the clinical significance of a neck of femur fracture?
Likely to injure blood vessels around, leading to avascular necrosis
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What are the 7 tarsal bones?
* Calcaneus * Talus * Cuboid * Navicular * Medial cuneiform * Intermediate cuneiform * Lateral cuneiform ## Footnote These bones form the bony framework of the foot.
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How many metatarsals are in the foot?
5 metatarsals (1st to 5th) ## Footnote The 1st metatarsal is associated with the great toe, and the 5th with the little toe.
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What types of phalanges are found in the foot?
* Proximal * Middle * Distal ## Footnote The great toe has only proximal and distal phalanges.
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What type of joint is the ankle/talocrural joint?
Synovial, hinge joint ## Footnote This joint allows for movements such as plantarflexion and dorsiflexion.
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What are the components of the ankle joint?
* Distal tibia * Medial malleolus * Distal fibula * Lateral malleolus * Talus (Trochlear surface) ## Footnote These components work together to form the ankle joint.
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What movements are allowed by the ankle/talocrural joint?
* Plantarflexion * Dorsiflexion ## Footnote These movements are crucial for walking and other activities.
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What type of joint is the subtalar joint?
Synovial, modified multi-axial ## Footnote This joint is complex and allows for multiple movements.
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What are the components of the subtalar joint?
* Talus * Calcaneus ## Footnote These bones facilitate the subtalar joint's movements.
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What movements are associated with the subtalar joint?
* Inversion * Eversion ## Footnote These movements are important for balance and stability.
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What does the medial ligament (deltoid ligament) prevent?
Valgus force/abduction ## Footnote This ligament provides support to the medial side of the ankle.
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What does the lateral ligament of the ankle prevent?
Varus force/adduction ## Footnote This ligament supports the lateral side of the ankle.
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What is the most frequently injured ligament in a sprained ankle?
Anterior talofibular ligament ## Footnote This ligament is commonly affected in ankle sprains.
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What is hallux valgus?
A deformity of the great toe ## Footnote This condition often leads to a noticeable bony bump on the side of the foot.
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What type of joint is the intertarsal joint?
Plane synovial ## Footnote This joint allows for gliding movements between tarsal bones.
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What type of joint is the tarsometatarsal joint?
Plane synovial ## Footnote This joint connects the tarsal bones to the metatarsals.
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What type of joint is the metatarsophalangeal joint?
Ellipsoid joint ## Footnote This joint allows for flexion, extension, and limited rotation.
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What type of joint is the interphalangeal joint?
Hinge joint ## Footnote This joint allows for flexion and extension of the toes.
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What are the three types of arches formed by the bones of the foot?
* Transverse arch * Medial longitudinal arch * Lateral longitudinal arch ## Footnote These arches help in shock absorption and force distribution.
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What maintains the arches of the foot?
* Shape of interlocking bones * Ligaments ## Footnote These structures work together to support the foot's arches.
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What is the function of the arches of the foot?
* Act as shock absorbers * Distribution of force ## Footnote The arches play a crucial role in walking and running.
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What is the role of the spring ligament?
Supports the arches of the foot ## Footnote This ligament is crucial for maintaining the foot's arch structure.
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What is required for dancing en pointe?
Plantar flexion from the ankle and throughout the foot ## Footnote This is essential for proper balance and technique in ballet.
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What type of joint is the sacroiliac joint?
Ventral: synovial; dorsal: fibrous ## Footnote This joint connects the pelvis to the spine.
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What ligaments support the sacroiliac joint?
* Anterior SI ligament * Interosseous ligament * Posterior SI ligament * Sacrotuberous ligament * Sacrospinous ligament * Iliolumbar ligament * Lumbosacral ligament ## Footnote These ligaments provide stability to the sacroiliac joint.
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What type of joint is the pubic symphysis?
Fibrocartilaginous joint ## Footnote This joint allows for slight movement and absorbs shock.
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What ligaments support the pubic symphysis?
* Superior pubic ligament * Inferior/arcuate pubic ligament ## Footnote These ligaments help stabilize the pubic symphysis.
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What makes up the hip joint?
* Head of femur * Acetabulum ## Footnote This joint is crucial for lower limb mobility.
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What enhances the congruency of the hip joint?
Acetabular labrum ## Footnote This structure deepens the socket of the hip joint.
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What are the major ligaments of the knee joint?
* ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) * PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) * MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) * LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament) ## Footnote These ligaments provide stability and support to the knee.
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What movements does the ankle joint allow?
* Plantarflexion * Dorsiflexion ## Footnote These movements are essential for walking and running.
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What movements does the subtalar joint allow?
* Inversion * Eversion ## Footnote These movements are important for balance and agility.

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