MSK Flashcards
(24 cards)
Method to determine if hip is subluxable. ADDUCTING
Barlow
Relocation of the dislocated hip by ABDUCTING the leg. Palpable and audible “clunk” heard.
Ortolani
Normal alpha degree
> 60
Normal beta degree
<55
Long axis of muscle fibers runs with longitudinal axis of muscle- example includes biceps, sartorius
Parallel/fusiform
Muscle fibers converge toward a single tendon
Convergent/triangular
Muscle fibers branch from central tendon diagonally (feather-like)
Pennate
Muscle fibers are arranged in concentric rings
Circular
Example of pennate muscle
Deltoid, recurs femoris
Example of convergent/triangular muscle
Pectoralis major
Example of circular muscle
Obicularis oris
Fluid/inflammation within synovial sheath
Tendosynovitis
Connects muscle to bone
Tendon
Connect bone to bone
Ligament
Partial tears of tendon appear
Focal hypoechoic area
Complete tears of tendon appear
Anechoic/heterogeneous area within tendon
Developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) is more common in ____ and on the ___ side
Females, left side
Normal coverage of the femoral head by the acetabulum is
> 55%
Most common cause of a painful hip and joint effusion in children
Transient synovitis
Partial dislocation of hip
Subluxation
A direct hernia is located _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels
Medial
An indirect hernia is located _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels
Lateral
Rectus shealth hematomas should NOT move across midline because:
The linea alba
Rectus shealth hematoma is a recognized complication of _______
Coagulation therapy
