module 4- lower limb Flashcards
(218 cards)
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where are the lateral rotator muscles located
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deep to the gluteal muscles
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superficial lateral rotator muscles
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gluteus Medius
gluteus maximus
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intermediate lateral rotator muscles
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- gluteus Medius
- lateral rotators
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deep lateral rotator muscles
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- gluteus minimus
- lateral rotators
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where do the lateral rotator muscles run
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from the bony pelvis to the greater trochanter and upper posterior femur
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what are the lateral rotator muscles
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- piriformis
- obturator internus
- superior and inferior gemelli
- quadatrus femoris
- abturator externus
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where does the piriformis attach
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to the pelvis surface of the lateral part of the sacrum and the femur
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where does the piriformis leave
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the pelvic through the greater sciatic foramen
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where does the obturator internus muscle originate
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obturator membrane of the pelvis
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where does the tendon of the obturator interus exit
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through the lesser sciatic foramen
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where does the obturator interus insert
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on the femur
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what is formed with in obturator membrane
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pudendal canal and carriers structures that supply the perineum
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where are the superior and inferior gemelli
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run above and below the obturator internus
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where does the quadratus femoris run
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from the ischial tuberosity to the femur
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where does the obturator externus run
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from the outer surface of the obturator membrane to the femur
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what is better seen from anterior view
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obturator externus
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gemellus pain syndrome
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- most common conditions with these muscles
- they aid in flexion but not their primary function which can make them strained
- puts pressure on surrounding nerve (posterior femoral cutaneous nerve)
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what nerve runs over the gemelli muscles
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- posterior femoral cutanous nerve
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symptoms of gemellus pain syndrome
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- reduced range of motion of hip
- feeling and sensation to the skin of the posterior thigh from the nerve compression causing numbness in the skin
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what are gluteal muscles supplied by
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branches of the internal iliac artery, primarily the superior and inferior gluteal arteries
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what do the vessel go through the supply the guteal muscles
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greater sciatic foramen, superior and inferior to the pirifiormis muscle and travel along the posterior surface of the ilium, deep to the glute muscles
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what do the venous branches of the gluteal muscle drain into
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internal iliac vein
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what is internal iliac artery stenosis (IIAS)
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consequences of atherosclerosis
- narrowing of the internal iliac arteries reduces blood supply to the structures supplied by branches of the internal iliac artery (superior and inferior gluteal arteries)
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symptoms’ of internal iliac artery stenosis
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- cramping of muscles in lower back, hip, buttock, thigh further induced by exercise
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atherosclerosis
buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substance in an on arterial wall (plaque) which can restrict blood flow
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what innervates the gluteal region
- superior gluteal nerve
- inferior gluteal nerve
- posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
- sciatic nerve
- pudendal nerve
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superior gluteal nerve
motor innervation too:
- gluteus medius
- gluteus minimus
- tensor fasciae latae
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inferior gluteal nerve
motor innervation too:
- gluteus maximus
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posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
sensory innervation:
- skin of the posterior thigh
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sciatic nerve
muscles that make up the posterior thigh
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what is the largest nerve in body
sciatic
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pudendal nerve
motor innervation:
- anal sphincters and the urethral sphincter
sensory innervation:
- perineum
- penis
- scrotum
- labia majora
- clitoris
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what is the largest branch of the sacral plexus
sciatic nerve (L4,5 and S1,2,3)
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pathway of the sciatic nerve: gluteal region
- after forming from the sacral plexus
- the sciatic nerve leaves the pelvic via the greater sciatic foramen and emerge below the piriformis muscle
- sciatic nerve runs deep to the gluteus maximus
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pathway of the scaitic nerve: posterior thigh
- passes superficial to the lateral rotator muscles
- enters the posterior thigh deep the hamstrigns
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what does the sciatic nerve innervate in posterior thigh
- biceps femoris
- semimembranosus
- semitendiosus
- hamstrings
- portion of the adductor magnus
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piriformis syndrome (sciatica)
- caused by compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle
- where the nerve emerges over the lateral rotator muscles from under the piriformis
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symptoms of sciatica
- pain
- tingling
- numbness
- pain in lower back (where spinal nerve converge to form the sciatic nerve) and down thigh
- pain can be triggered from sitting for prolonged periods, compressing the sciatic nerve
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what is the hip joint
strong and stable "ball and socket" joint between the head of the femur and the cup-shaped acetabulum of hip bone
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important stabilizing elements of the hip joint
- acetabular labrum
- ligamentum teres
- fibrous capsule
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acetabular labrum
- the cavity of the acetabulum is deepened by a rim of fibrocartilage, the acetabular labrum
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by deepening the acetabulum
more than half of the femoral head can fit
- improves the stability of the hip joint
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ligamentum teres
acts as a secondary stabilizer of the hip joint, supplementing the work of the capsular ligament
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fibrous capsule
- is a thick and strong group of ligaments that help hold the head of the femur in the acetabulum
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how is the fibrous capsule oriented
in a spiral fashion around the hip joint so that they tighten during extension and go slack during flexion
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what is the weakest in the posterior inferior region
fibrous capsule
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what is traumatic posterior hip subluxation
occurs when the head of the femur is forced partially out of the acetabulum
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most common way to get traumatic posterior hip subluxation
- fall on a flexed and adducted hip
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symptoms of traumatic posterior hip subluxation
- painful and limited motion
- fibrous capsule and ligametum teres can be torn or disrupted
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traumatic posterior hip subluxation fibrous capsule
typically tears in its posterior regions, since it is weaker than the anterior aspect
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traumatic posterior hip subluxation radiographs
can reveal a characteristic posterior acetabular lip (labrum) fracture
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how are the 3 compartment of the thigh formed by
intermuscular septa
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intermuscular septa
fibrous connective-tissue sheets that partition muscle groups in the lower limb
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what muscles make up the anterior compartment of thigh
- quadriceps muscles
- sartorius muscle
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what muscles make up the posterior compartment of the thigh
- hamstrings
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medical compartment of thigh what is in it
contains primarily adduct msucles
- triangular shaped
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where do the adductor muscles originate
pubis
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where do the adductor muscle interset
linea aspera of femur
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list the medial compartment of thigh muscles
- pectineus
- adductor brevis
- adductor longus
- gracilis
- adductor magnus
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what is the deepest and largest muscle of the medical compartment of thigh
adductor magnus
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where does adductor magnus insert
along the length of the linea aspera
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function of the adductor magnus
adduction
extend and medically rotate the thigh at hip
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adductor hiatus formation
At its most distal insertion site, a smaller ‘hamstring’ part inserts on the adductor tubercle of the femur, forming it
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function of the adductor hiatus
- allows the passage of vessels between the anterior and posterior thigh
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adductor magnus strain
- common injuries among soccer, hockey, football players
- occurs from tearing of muscle that happens when muscle has been forced to stretch or contract beyond its limits
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symptoms of adductor magnus strain
- limited movement of the hip
- weird gate
- pain with adduction, extension or medial rotation of the thigh
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what occurs in athletes as result of adductor magnus strain
trigger points
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localization pain adductor magnus strain: groin
deep aching pain may radiate to the pelvis and groin area, near the origin of the adductor magnus
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localization pain adductor magnus strain: thigh
pain is felt at the front and/or back of the thigh along the body of the muscle
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localization pain adductor magnus strain: knee
pain may radiate to the knee, near the insertion of the adductor magnus
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muscles of the posterior compartment
hamstrings
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where do posterior compartment muscles originate
from the ischial tuberosity of the ischium
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where do posterior compartment muscles insert
on the posterolateral (fibula) and posteromedial (tibia) aspects of the knee
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what are the posterior muscles of thigh responsible for
extending the hip and flexing the knee
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list the posterior thigh compartment muscles
- semitendinosus
- semimembranosus
- biceps femoris
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what is the femoral triangle
area in the upper anterior thigh that contains major neurovasular strucutres
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superior border of femoral triangle
inguinal ligament
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lateral border of femoral triangle
satorius muscle
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medial border of femoral triangle
adductor longus
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muscle floor of the femoral triangle
iliopsoas and pectineus
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roof of femoral triangle
fascia lata
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fascia lata
a thick connective tissue layer that covers and holds the musculature of the thigh
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what does the iliac artery do when is passes deep to the inguinal ligament
continues as the femoral artery which supplies branches to the hip and thigh
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branches that supply the hip region
- deep femoral artery (profunda femoris)
- circumflex arteries (multiple branches that anastomose around the neck of femur)
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what branches of femoral artery supply the thigh
- profunda femoris artery (deep femoral)
- superficial femoral artery
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profunda femoris artery
- main source of blood supply to the thigh and the femoral supplies rest
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femoral vein
drains the thigh and the rest of the lower limb
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saphenous vein
- longest tributary
- drains the superficial tissues of most of the lower limb
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where does the great saphenous vein emptie
into the femoral vein in the upper thigh
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what does the femoral triangle contain
femoral artery and femoral vein
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where does the femoral artery and vein go after femoral triangle
adductor hiatus
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adductor (hunters) canal femoral artery and vein
they go through it to the posterior knee where they change their name to popliteal artery and vein
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avascular necrosis of femoral head
- arises when blood supply to the femoral head (circumfelx arteries) is disrupted
- caused from trauma to joint or bone
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what happens from avascular necrosis of femoral head
- necrosis or tissue death
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avascular necrosis of femoral head symptoms
- none in early stages
- pain can range from mild to severe
- affected joint may hurt only during weight bearing activities but eventually pain may persist when lying down
- pain can go to groin, thigh, buttocks
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location of avascular neurosis of femoral head + structures involved
- femoral head
- neck
- circumflex arteries
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what supplies innervation to hip and thigh
- femoral nerve
- obturator nerve
- lateral cutaneous nerve
- sciatic nerve
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femoral nerve
- innervates quadriceps muscles
- skin on anterior thigh
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where does femoral nerve run
along the femoral artery and vein in the femoral triangle
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obturator nerve
- innervates muscles of the medial compartment (adductors) by motor branches
- skin of medial thigh via cutaneous branch
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lateral cutaneous nerve
- supplies skin on the lateral aspect of the thigh above the knee
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sciatic nerve
- innervate to hamstring muscles
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obturator nerve entrapment
- can occur from many reasons such as inflammation of the adductor muscels
- bc it travels between the adductor longus and adductor brevis its susceptible to impingment
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pain of obturator nerve entrapment
can follow the course of the nerve along the medial thigh and can radiate to the groin and/or knee
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sensory changes of obturator nerve entrapment
cutaneous branches of this nerve supply the skin of the medial thigh hence, individuals may experience numbness and paresthesia
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motor change obturator nerve entrapment
- impingement can lead to adductor weakness, limited range of motion at hip joint, and pain that worsens with activity
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what is the point of ligament in the knee joint
- provides stability and support its movements
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what are the ligaments of the knee
- patellar ligament
- collateral ligament
- cruciate ligament
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patellar ligament
- continuation of the quadriceps tendon
- keep the patella in proper position
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what are the 2 collateral ligaments
medial collateral ligament
lateral collateral ligament
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function of collateral ligaments
stabilize the hinge motion of the knee, preventing excessive medial or lateral movement
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medial collateral ligament
joins the distal demur to the proximal tibia
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lateral collateral ligament
joins the distal femur to the head of the fibula
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what are the 2 cruciate ligaments
- anterior cruciate ligament
- posterior cruciate ligament
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what are the cruicate ligaments
deep ligaments of the knee that prevent the femur and tibia from sliding forwards or backwards
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anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
prevents anterior disolcation of the tibia on the fixed femur
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posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
prevents posterior dislocation of the tibia on the fixed femur
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what are the menisci
- C-shaped
- fibrocartilaginous pads on the condyles of the tibia
- deep to the articular surface of the tibia
- increase stability
- shock absorbers
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what are the 2 meniscus
medial
lateral
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medial meniscus tear
- injured or torn from jumping, changing direction quick, rotation of the knee
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symptoms of medial meniscus tear
- popping sensation
- pain to localized area
- swelling + stiffness
- loss of cushioning makes movements, difficult and painful
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what are the posterior compartment of the leg responsible for
- plantarflexing foot and ankle
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muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
- popliteus
- gastronemius
- plantaris
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popliteus
- deepest muscle of posterior compartment
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origin of popliteus
lateral femur
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insertion of popliteus
posterior surface of tibia
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gastrocnemius origin
- has 2 heads that oringinate on the medial and lateral sides of the femur
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insertion of gastrocnemius
the calcaneus
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function of the gastronemius
- cross to joints so flexs the leg and foot
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plantaris origin
posterolateral femur
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insertion of plantaris
calcaneus
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what is the popliteual fossa
- diamond shaped area of the knee
- nerve and vessel travel between the thigh and knee found here
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medial border of the popliteal fossa
semimbranosus
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lateral border of popliteal fossa
biceps femoris
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where is the plantaris in the popliteal fossa
lateral inferior
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inferior lateral border of popliteal border
lateral head of gastrocenemius
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medial inferior border of the popliteal border
medial head of gastrocnemius
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muscles in the popliteal border
- semimbranosus
- biceps femoris
- plantaris
- lateral head of gastrocnemius
- medial head of gastrocemius
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medial gastrocnemius strain
- high risk because it crosses 2 joints and injuried alot in sports
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symptoms of medial gastrocnemius strain
- calf pain
- possible budge
- tenderness
- pain and weakness when flexing the leg at the knee joint
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what suppleis the knee and leg
branches of femoral artery
branches of femoral vein
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branches off femoral artery that supply the knee and leg
- popliteal artery ---> anterior tibial artery
- posterior tibial artery
- fibular artery (peroneal artery)
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popliteal artery
continuation of the femoral artery and found in the popliteal fossa
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anterior tibial artery
branch off popliteal artery
- supplies anterior compartment of leg
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posterior tibial artery
supplies posterior compartment of leg
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fibular artery (peroneal arterty)
supplies lateral compartement of leg
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branches of the femoral vein that drain the knee and leg (order of draining)
- fibular vein-->posterior tibial vein--> anterior tibial vein--> popliteal vein--> femoral vein
- small saphenous vein-->great saphenous vein-->popliteal vein--> femoral vein
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fibular vein
drains lateral compartment of leg
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posterior tibial vein
drains the fibular vein and posterior compartment of leg
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anterior tibial vein
drains the anterior compartment of leg
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small saphenous vein
drains from lower leg into popliteal vein
- (short or lesser saphenous vein)
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great saphenous vein
drains the superifical tissue of most of the lower limb
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popliteal vein
found in popliteal fossa and drains into the femoral vein
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deep vein thrombosis
involves the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein
- from decreased blood flow increased tendency to clot, injury to blood vessel
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risk factors of deep vein thrombosis
- age
- obesity
- trauma
- lack of movement
- use of birth control
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symptoms of deep vein thrombosis
- pain that starts in calf
- cramp or soreness
- red vein or discolored on skin
- warm and swollen
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what innervate the knee and leg
- sciatic nerve splits to form tibial and common peroneal nerves at the distal thigh
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common peroneal (fibular nerve)
innervates the muscles of lateral and anterior compartments of the leg
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tibial nerve
descends posteriorly through popliteal fossa and innervates the muscles of the posterior leg
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branchs of the common peroneal (fibualr) nerve
superficial fibular nerve
deep fibular nerve
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superifical fibular nerve
innervates muscles of the latereal compartment of leg
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deep fibular nerve
innervates muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg
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contents of the popliteal fossa
- popliteal artery
- popliteal vein
- tibial nerve
- common peroneal nerve
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common peroneal nerve dysfunction
occurs when there is damage to the peroneaal (fibular) nerve leading to loss of movement or sensation in the foot and leg
- truama or injury to the knee
- impairment to the foot (drop foot, impaired gait)
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what nerve could be affect from medial gastrocneumius strain
posterior tibial artery , tibial nerve
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functions of bones in the foot
faciliate movement of the foot while bearing the weight of the body
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list the tarsal bones
- calcaneus
- talus
- cuboid
- navicular
- intermediate, lateral, medial cuneiforms
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this larger bone, the _____ is part of the ankle joint
talus
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the ____ bone is a good landmark because of its long rectangular shape
navicular
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this bone, the ____ articulates with the first metatarsal
medial cuniform
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the ____ articulates with the second metatarsal
intermediate cuniform
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the ______ articulates with the third metatarsal
lateral cuneiform
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this square shaped bone, the ____ is almost as thick as it is wide
cuboid
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the _____ forms the heel of the foot
calcaneus
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stress facture
is a small crack in a bone or serve bruising within a bone
- it is NOT a complete break
- caused by overuse and repetitive activity
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where do stress fractures occur
in bones with weight bearing functions
- second and third metatarsal bones of the foot recieve the greatest impact of force as you push ass when walking/running
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symtpom of stress fracture
pain that worsens with weight bearing activity, and dimishes during rest
- swelling
- difficulty walking and performing low impact activities (climbing stairs)
- can be difficult to see on x-ray due to their size
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what is the ankle joint
is a synovial joint located in the lower limb
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what makes the ankle joint
bones of the leg (tibia and fibula) articualting with the foot (talus)
- tibia and fibula together form a joint in which the talus sits
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what does the ankle joint do
hinge joint permitting dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot
- strengthened by tendons and ligament
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what do ligament of the foot and ankle do
stabilize
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ligaments of the foot
- deltoid
- spring
- plantar fascia
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what does the deltoid ligament do
help stabilize the ankle during plantar flexion, external rotation and pronation of the foot to prevent overstrtching of muscles
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where is the deltoid ligament
runs between the tibia and talus
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what does the spring ligament do
(calcaneonavicular) stabilizes the medial longitudinal arch and the talus
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where is the spring ligament
runs between the navicular and calcaneus bone
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what is the longest ligament in the foot
planatar fascia
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what does the plantar fascia do
thick fascia helps support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot
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deltoid ligament sprain
caused by sudden rotation o the ankle
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symptoms of deltoid ligament sprain
- pain of medial ankle
- swelling
- bruising
- damage to ligament and surrounding structures
- difficulty walking
- bearing weight
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what can the muscles in the foot be divided into
extrinsic and intrinsic muscles
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intrinsic muscles of the foot location
- sole of the foot
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function of the intrinsic muscles of foot
stabilize the arches of the foot
- individually control movement of the digitis
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where are extrinsic muscles/location
arise from the anterior, posterior, and lateral, compartment of the leg
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function of extrinsic muscles
- eversion
- inversion
- plantar flexion
- dorsiflexion
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tibialis posterior muscles
is an important extrinsic muscle attaching onto the navicular in the foot
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posterior tibial tendonitis
- very important tendon of the leg functioning to support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot during walking
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what can cause posterior tibial tendonitis
- acute injury
- fall
- overuse
can tear it or become inflamed
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what usually happens with posterior tibial tendontitis
the medial longitudinal arch may slowly fall (collapse) over time
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symptoms of posterior tibial tendinitis's
- pain around foot and ankle
- swollen, warm, red
- prone to rolling medially (ankle) and toes and foot rotate laterally
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what 2 main arteries supply the ankle and foot
- dorsalis pedis artery
- posterior tibial artery
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where does the dorsalis pedis artery come from and supply
- branch of the anterior tibial artery
- supplies the dorsum of the foot
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what does the posterior tibial artery supply
plantar surface of the foot
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what is the dorsal surface of the foot drained by
dorsal venous arch
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what does the dorsal venous arch drain into
small saphenous vein laterally and the great saphenous vein medially
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what does the dorsal venous arch drain
distal surfaces of the foot, such as the toes, via smaller branches
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varicose veins
- are twisted, enlarges veins caused by weak or damaged valves in the veins
- can cause backflow and pooling of blood in the vein
- causing them to stretch or twist
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early stages of varicose veins
- simply a cosmetic concern
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lateral stages of varicose veins
can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as aching pain and discomfort due to the pooling of the blood
- possible permanent damage to the veins
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innervation to the ankle and foot
tibial nerve
deep fibular nerve
superficial fibular nerve
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where does the tibial nerve travel
descends in the posterior compartment of the leg supplying the muscles and enters the foot
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what does the tibial nerve innervate
intrinsic muscles of the plantar surface of foot
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where does the deep fibular nerve travel
descends into the anterior compartment of the leg
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what does the deep fibular nerve suuply
muscles and part of the skin on the dorsum of foot
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where does the superficial fibular nerve travel
descends in the lateral compartment of the leg
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what does the superficial fibular nerve supply
muscles and the skin of the lower anterior leg and most skin on the dorsum of the foot
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tibial nerve dysfunction
occurs when there is damage to the tibial nerve, which supplies muscles of the leg
- loss of movement or sensation in the foot
- caused from trauma, continuous pressure on the nerve for a long period of tome, pressure on the nerve from nearby structures and overuse
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symptoms of tibial nerve dysfunction
changes in sensation to the skin on the sole of the foot (burning, numbness, tingling)
- pain in sole of foot and toes
- changes in motor innervation can manifest as weakness of muscles that plantarflex the foot at the ankle joint
