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Muscles of the Lower Limb Flashcards

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What are the main objectives of the lecture on muscles of the lower limb?

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• Understand the organisation of fascia and compartments of the thigh/kūwhā and leg/waewae
• Discuss the muscles acting on the lower limb joints and their functions

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What movements are associated with the hip joint?

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• Flexion
• Extension
• Abduction
• Adduction
• Medial rotation
• Lateral rotation

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What movements occur at the knee joint?

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• Flexion
• Extension
• Medial rotation of flexed knee
• Lateral rotation of flexed knee

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What are the movements associated with the ankle joint?

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• Dorsiflexion
• Plantarflexion

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What movements occur at the subtalar joint?

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• Inversion
• Eversion

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What movements are associated with the interphalangeal joints of the toes?

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• Flexion
• Extension

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List the tissue layers in the lower limb.

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• Skin
• Superficial fascia (hypodermis)
• Deep fascia
• Muscle
• Bone

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What is the function of the deep fascia in the thigh and leg?

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• Decrease friction
• Aids venous return
• Forms intermuscular septa for compartments

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What and where is the iliotibial band?

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(thickened deep fascia-{fascia lata} of thigh on lateral side)

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What and where is the Tensor fasciae latar?

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Superficial muscle located on the superior lateral region of the thigh

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The linear aspera (pointy region of femur bone) points to what compartment of the thigh?

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Posterior

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Where are the intermuscular septa in the thigh?

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Lateral and medial

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Where are the intermuscular septa in the leg?

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Anterior and Posterior

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What is the crural fascia

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A thick connective tissue sheath that surrounds the muscles of the lower leg

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What is the Retinaculum

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Thickening of the deep fascia of the leg

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Where is the Extensor retinaculum?

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(Dorsum of leg/ankle)
* Superior
* Inferior

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Where is the Fibular retinaculum?

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(Lateral/fibular side)
* Superior
* Inferior

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Where is the Flexor retinaculum?

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(Medial ankle)

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What is compartment syndrome?

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Increase in pressure within a defined compartment of the limb, demarcated by fascia.

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What are the functional groups of muscles acting on the lower limb?

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• Muscles acting on the hip joint
• Muscles acting on the knee joint
• Muscles acting on the ankle joint
• Muscles acting on the subtalar joint
• Muscles acting on the toes

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Name the hip flexor muscles.

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  • Psoas major
  • Iliacus
  • Psoas minor (if present)
  • Rectus femoris
  • Pectineus
  • Sartorius
  • Tensor fascia latae (TFL)
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Where does the psoas major run?

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from T12-L5 vertebral bodies to lesser trochanter

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Where does the iliacus run?

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From iliac fossa to lesser trochanter

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What are the hip extensor muscles?

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  • Gluteus maximus
  • Semimembranosus
  • Semitendinosus
  • Biceps femoris (long head and short head)
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Which muscles are responsible for hip abduction?
• Gluteus medius • Gluteus minimus
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Where do the gluteus medius and minimums attach?
Both attach distally to greater trochanter & laterally placed
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What is trendelenburg sign?
Contraction of gluteus medius and minimus on the stance side prevents excessive pelvic tilt/drop during the swing phase (single limb stance) on the opposite side
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List the hip adductor muscles.
* Pectineus * Adductor longus * Adductor brevis * Adductor magnus * Gracilis
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Where is the adductor hiatus?
Between the adductor magnus and adductor tubercle
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What muscles are involved in lateral rotation of the hip?
* Piriformis * Gemellus superior * Obturator internus * Gemellus inferior * Quadratus femoris * Obturator externus
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Which muscles are responsible for medial rotation of the hip?
• Gluteus medius • Gluteus minimus • Assisted by most adductors + TFL
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What are the knee extensor muscles?
• Rectus femoris • Vastus medialis • Vastus intermedius • Vastus lateralis
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Which muscles are categorized as hamstrings?
• Semimembranosus • Semitendinosus • Biceps femoris (long head and short head)
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What muscles are responsible for medial rotation of the knee?
Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
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What muscles are responsible for lateral rotation of the knee?
Biceps Femoris
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What is the role of the quadriceps muscles?
They are responsible for knee extension.
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True or False: The sartorius muscle is involved in knee extension.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a thickening of the deep fascia of the leg that stabilizes tendons.
[retinaculum]
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What is the anatomical term for the compartment of the thigh containing the adductor muscles?
Medial compartment
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Which muscle assists in preventing excessive pelvic tilt during the stance phase?
Gluteus medius and minimus
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What is the origin of the psoas major muscle?
From T12-L5 vertebral bodies to lesser trochanter
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What is the insertion point for the iliacus muscle?
To lesser trochanter
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What is the origin of the short head of the biceps femoris?
Line aspera
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What are the distal attachments of the biceps femoris?
Medial tibial condyle, head of fibula
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Which nerve innervates the posterior compartment of the thigh?
Sciatic nerve
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Name the muscles that comprise the posterior compartment of the thigh.
* Semimembranosus * Semitendinosus * Biceps femoris (long and short head)
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What are the main compartments of the thigh?
* Anterior compartment * Medial compartment * Posterior compartment
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What are the muscles involved in dorsiflexion at the ankle joint?
* Tibialis anterior * Extensor hallucis longus * Extensor digitorum longus
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Which muscles are responsible for plantarflexion at the ankle joint?
* Gastrocnemius * Soleus * Plantaris (if present) * Tibialis posterior * Flexor digitorum longus * Flexor hallucis longus
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Fill in the blank: The pes anserinus is located on the _______ tibial condyle.
medial
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What is the mnemonic for the muscles of the deep posterior leg?
Tom Dick Harry
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Which muscle is known as the 'unlocking muscle of the knee'?
Popliteus
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True or False: The popliteus muscle is a plantarflexor.
False
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What is the primary function of the plantar aponeurosis?
* Protect deeper structures in the sole of the foot * Support longitudinal arch of foot * Stabilise skin * Maintain shape of foot
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What condition is characterized by irritation to the tendon sheath of the Achilles tendon?
Achilles tendonitis
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Name the muscles that contribute to toe flexion.
* Flexor hallucis longus * Flexor digitorum longus
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Which muscles are involved in toe extension?
* Extensor hallucis longus * Extensor digitorum longus
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What are the main actions at the ankle joint?
* Plantarflexion * Dorsiflexion
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Which muscles participate in subtalar joint inversion?
* Tibialis anterior * Tibialis posterior
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Which muscles are responsible for subtalar joint eversion?
* Fibularis/peroneus longus * Fibularis/peroneus brevis
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What is the clinical significance of plantar fasciitis?
Biomechanical overuse from prolonged standing or running, creating microtears at the calcaneal enthesis
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What are the main actions of the quadriceps muscle group?
Extension of the knee
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Fill in the blank: The deep fascia of the thigh is known as _______.
fascia lata
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What is the primary function of the deep fascia in the limb?
Decrease friction and aid venous return
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Which muscles are involved in hip flexion?
* Iliacus * Psoas major * Rectus femoris
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Which muscles are responsible for hip extension?
* Gluteus maximus * Hamstrings
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Name the two compartments of the leg.
* Anterior compartment * Posterior compartment * Lateral compartment
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What is Haglund’s deformity?
Bony enlargement of posterior superior calcaneum

MICN201 2025 Musculoskeletal (23 decks)

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