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What are the two components of the sciatic nerve?
Tibial nerve and the common fibular nerve
Describe the region innervated by the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh.
Skin over anal region, superior posterior aspect of thigh, superior part of calf,
scrotum in male and labia majora in female
list of nerves of the sacral plexus that are exclusively motor
Motor
– Nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus
- Nerve to obturator internus and superior gemellus
- Nerve to piriformis
- Inferior and superior gluteal
list of nerves of the sacral plexus that are sensory
Sensory
– Posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh
list of nerves of the sacral plexus that are a combination of motor and sensory
Combination
– pudendal
- common fibular
- tibial,
What muscle is innervated by the superior gluteal nerve
- Gluteus minimus
- Gluteus medius
- Tensor fasciae latae muscles
What muscle is innervated by the inferior gluteal nerve
gluteus maximus
What muscle is innervated by the nerve to obturator internus and superior gemellus
- obturator internus
- superior gemellus
What muscle is innervated by the nerve to piriformis
piriformis
What muscle is innervated by the nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus
Quadratus femoris
Inferior gemellus
Describe the adductor canal
- Begins where sartorius crosses adductor longus
- Ends in the adductor hiatus formed by adductor magnus
- Contents: femoral artery & vein, saphenous nerve
marks the end of the adductor canal at the opening of the long tendon of the adductor magnus
adductor hiatus
What is the most lateral structure of the thigh? What muscle is the most medial muscle of the thigh?
Lateral – iliotibial tract
Medial - gracilis
List the muscles that are components of the free appendage ( intrinsic) to the thigh
- Iliac region (iliacus)
– Gluteal region
– Thigh compartments (3)
– Leg compartments (3)
– Dorsum of the foot
– Sole of the foot
List the muscles that are components of the extrinsic to the free appendage to the thigh
– Psoas major
list the muscles of the anterior compartment of the thigh
- Pectineus (not in free appendage)
- Illiopsoas: psoas major, psoas minor, iIliacus Sartorius
- Quadriceps femoris: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
list the muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh
Hamstrings
o Semitendinosus
o Semimembranosus
o Biceps femoris
list the muscles of the medial compartment of the thigh
Adductor longus
Adductor brevis
Adductor magnus
Gracilis
Obturator externus
Name the muscle(s) having an origin on the ASIS.
ASIS – Tensor fascia latae, Sartorius
Name the muscle(s) having an origin on the
AIIS.
AIIS – Rectus femoris
Name the muscle(s) having an insertion on the ITB.
Tensor fascia latae, gluteus maximus
State the muscle or structure that forms each of the following boundaries of the femoral triangle:
Base - inguinal ligament (external oblique)
Lateral - sartorius
Medial - adductor longus
Floor - iliopsoas & pectineus
What are the contents of the femoral triangle from lateral to medial?
FEMORAL
- Nerve
- Artery
- Vein
- Lymphatics.
How is the great saphenous vein associated with the femoral triangle?
The femoral canal opens at the distal end as the saphenous hiatus
What muscles comprise the quadriceps femoris group of muscles?
Muscles
- Rectus femoris
- vastus lateralus
- vastus medialis
- vastus intermedius
Where do muscles of the quadriceps femoris insert?
Insertion
- patella via quadriceps tendon
- then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
What quadriceps femoris muscles act at the hip?
Action at hip - Rectus femoris
What quadriceps femoris muscles act at the knee?
Action at knee – all of them
What are the criteria/features that define hamstring muscles?
Origin on ischial tuberosity Insert on a bone of the leg (tibia or fibula) Innervated by tibial nerve (of the sciatic nerve)
What muscles comprise the hamstrings group of muscles?
Muscles
- Semitendinosus,
- Semimembranosus
- Biceps femoris (long head only),
- Part of the adductor magnus (the ‘hamstring’ AKA vertical or posterior portion)
Where do muscles of the hamstrings
group originate?
originate
- Ischial tuberosity
What muscle mostly belongs to the adductor muscle group, but also has a hamstring component?
Adductor magnus
Where do muscles of the hamstrings group insert?
Insertion
- Insert on a bone of the leg (tibia or fibula)
At what joint(s) do muscles
of the hamstrings group have action?
Joints – hip and knee
What portion of the Adductor magnus muscle has a hamstring component? Why is that portion considered to be a hamstring component?
vertical or posterior portion
Describe the tendon insertion of biceps femoris
fibular head and lateral tibial condyle
Describe the tendon insertion of the semimembranosus
medial condyle of tibia
Describe the tendon insertion of the semitendinosus
pes anserine tendon at upper tibia
What are the contents of the subsartorial canal?
femoral artery & vein, saphenous nerve
Name the muscles that comprise the pes anserine group of muscles
sartorius
gracilis
semitendinosus muscles
What is the conjoined tendon of pes anserine muscles sometimes called?
pes anserine tendon
indicative point of give when performing a drawer test of the knee that suggests a tearing of the ACL or PCL
end point laxity
moving from bent to straight (anteriorly)
extension (at the knee)
moving from straight to bent (posteriorly)
flexion (at the knee)
the type of joint that the knee and ankle are
hinge joint
the joint in the knee between the patellar and femur
patellofemoral joint
diamond-shaped depression of the posterior aspect of the knee
popliteal fossa
connects the lateral and medial menisci
transverse ligament of the knee
What tendon can be observed and palpated on the lateral boundary of the popliteal fossa?
Tendon of biceps femoris
What tendon can be observed and palpated on the medial boundary of the popliteal fossa?
Tendon of semitendinosus muscle
What are the functions of menisci of the knee?
act as shock absorbers, and fill in gaps during joint movement
what substance are menisci of the knee composed?
fibrocartilage
What is the referent for assigning the description anterior and posterior to the cruciate ligaments?
The intercondylar eminence of the tibia is the referent for assigning “anterior” or “posterior” to the cruciate ligaments
What is the function of the anterior cruciate ligament?
prevents anterior displacement of the tibia
What is the function of the posterior
cruciate ligament?
prevents posterior displacement of the tibia
Where are the two cruciate ligaments located inside the knee
- within the Fibrous capsule
- outside of the Synovial capsule
What are the relative strengths of the two cruciate ligaments?
PCL is stronger
What are the names of the genicular arteries?
superior medial genicular artery inferior medial g.a.
superior lateral g.a.
inferior lateral g.a.
middle g.a.
What comprises the unhappy triad of injuries?
ACL
MCL
Medial meniscus
What does the anterior drawer test evaluate?
evaluates the integrity of the ACL
What does the posterior drawer test evaluate?
evaluates the integrity of the PCL
How does constantly walking or jogging on the same side of the road contribute to patellofemoral stress syndrome?
Roads slope down on the sides, so the knee that is closer to the center of the road endures greater mechanical stress because it does not fully extend during a stride
extends between tibia and fibula and separates the anterior from the posterior compartment
interosseous membrane
small branches off of fibular artery
perforating branch(es)
List of muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg
Tibialis anterior
Extensor hallucis longus
Extensor digitorum longus
Fibularis (peroneus) tertius
List of muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg
Fibularis (peroneus) longus
Fibularis (peroneus) brevis
List of muscles of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg
Soleus
Gastrocnemius
Plantaris (tendon)
List of muscles of the deep posterior compartment of the leg
Popliteus tibialis
Posterior flexor
Digitorum longus
Flexor hallucis longus
What is the overall action of muscles of the Anterior compartment of the leg
Dorsiflexion at the ankle, inversion of the foot
name of nerve innervating muscles in the Anterior compartment of the leg
deep fibular nerve
What is the overall action of muscles of the Lateral compartment of the leg
Eversion of the foot, weak plantarflexion
name of nerve innervating muscles in the Lateral compartment of the leg
superficial fibular nerve
What is the overall action of muscles of the Posterior compartment of the leg
Flexion of the toes
name of nerve innervating muscles in the Posterior compartment of the leg
tibial nerve
What muscles comprise the triceps surae?
the combination of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles
What muscles are likely to be affected by injury to the common fibular nerve?
muscles in the anterior and lateral compartments of the leg
What area of cutaneous sensation would also be affected?
anterolateral aspect of the leg and the dorsum of the foot due to loss of cutaneous sensation provided by the fibular nerve
How would common fibular nerve injury affect the way a person walks?
The condition makes it impossible to make the heel strike the ground first—the foot drops and the toes drag on the floor when walking.
What are the symptoms of deep fibular neuritis?
pain, 1st / 2nd toe numbness and tingling, and weakness of big toe dorsiflexion
What are the names of the “Tom, Dick, and Harry” muscles? Where are these muscles located?
Tom – Tibialis posterior, Tibialis anterior
Dick – Flexor digitorum longus
Harry – Flexor hallucis longus
They all pass deep to the flexor retinaculum
an enlargement of bone or tissue, or a tender and inflamed subcutaneous bursa that has formed around the metatarsophalangeal joint at the base of the big toe in hallux valgus.
Bunion
Contraction of the flexor muscles of the foot that is not balanced by the other foot muscles, or which is abnormal due to disease, flatfoot, or improper footwear
Clawfoot
Congenital deformity in which the foot is twisted inferiorly and medially, and the angle of the arch is increased.
Clubfoot
pulling the foot up
Dorsiflexion
tilting the foot up laterally
eversion (at the ankle)
pes planus, A condition in which the longitudinal arch or instep of the foot collapses and comes in contact with the ground
flatfoot
a foot deformity caused by pressure from footwear, and degenerative joint disease.
hallux valgus
a deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint causing it to be permanently bent. The base of the toe points upward and the end of the toe points down.
Hammertoe
tilting the foot up medially
inversion (at the ankle)
Straining and inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis
plantar fasciitis
pushing the foot down
plantar flexion
another name for clubfoot
talipes equinovarus
Under what conditions is the ankle joint most stable (have its greatest strength)?
When it is completely dorsiflexed
What is the function of the medial ligament of the ankle?
Anchors the medial malleolus to the talus
Stabilizes the ankle joint during eversion
What are the relative strengths of the medial and lateral ligaments of the ankle?
The lateral ligaments are considerably weaker
What tendon can be observed and palpated near the lateral malleolus of the ankle?
Fibularis longus
What nerve innervates the extensor digitorum brevis muscle(s)? What does that nerve then
become?
Deep fibular nerve

Lateral and medial terminal branches
list of muscles in the 1st layer plantar layers of the foot
Abductor digiti minimi
Abductor hallucis
Flexor digitorum brevis
ist of muscles in the 2nd layer plantar layers of the foot
Lumbricals
Quadrates plantae
Tendon of flexor hallucis longus
Tendons of flexor digitorum longus
ist of muscles in the 3rd layer plantar layers of the foot
Adductor hallucis
Flexor hallucis brevis
Flexor digiti minimi
Flexor digiti minimi plantae
ist of muscles in the 4th layer plantar layers of the foot
Dorsal/plantar interosseous muscles
Fibularis longus tendon
Tibialis posterior (insertion)
Differentiate clawfoot from hammertoe regarding the number of toes typically involved.
Clawfoot normally consists of the lateral 4 toes
Hammertoe normally only affects one toe
List the intrinsic muscles of the foot
Lumbricals
Quadrates plantae
Adductor hallucis
Flexor hallucis brevis
Flexor digiti minimi
Flexor digiti minimi plantae
Dorsal/plantar interosseous muscles
What is the dorsalis pedis artery derived from?
Anterior tibial
What are the terminal branches of the posterior tibial artery?
lateral plantar artery - plantar arch
- plantar metatarsal arteries

medial plantar artery - plantar digital arteries