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what is the biomechanical triad and what would make it quadrangular
Skeleton, muscle, joints. Nervous system would make it quadrangular
what is the most common joint type in the extremities
synovial joint
what are the 7 parts of a long bone
diaphysis, metaphysic (2), epiphyseal plate/line (2), epiphysis (2)
are epiphyseal plates in growing or adult bones
growing, epiphyseal lines are in adult bones
what is an apophysis and what is its function
an apophysis is a secondary growth center and it serves as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments
what is subchondral bone
end layer of bone deep to articular cartilage
what is articular cartilage
Slippery caps of adjacent bone ends made up of hyaline. Great shock absorbers
what is intra-articular cartilage
Discs or menisci made up of fibrocartilage. Adds more layers to the slippery surface
what produces synovial fluid
A or F cells in the epithelioid layer of the synovial membrane
what is the architecture of the synovial joint
subchondral bone, articular cartilage, intra-articular cartilage, fibrous capsule, synovial membrane, synovial cavity, periosteum
what is the transition zone
where cartilage meets the synovial cavity
how much synovial fluid is secreted
enough to form a thin layer
what are the functions of the synovial cavity and its fluid
shock absorption, lubrication, nutrient supply, waste product removal from cartilage
what are the 2 layers of the synovial membrane
epithelioid and CT
what is another name for the epithelioid layer
intima
what is another name for the CT layer of synovial membrane
subintima
what is more superficial to the skin subintima or intima
subintima
why is the subintima named subintima when it is above the intima
in relation to the synovial cavity the intima is more superficial
what are the two functions of the synovial membrane
produces and resorbs synovial fluid, provides immunity to joint cavity
what are the three types of subintima
fibrous (loose CT), elastic/areolar, adipose
what cell types will you find in the synovial membrane
macrophages, secretory, fibroblasts, and lipocytes
why are fenestrated capillaries in the synovial membrane significant
increase fluid exchange
which layer of the synovial membrane is vascularized and innervated
subintima
what is the function of the fibrous capsule of the synovial joint
support, guide, limit and absorb shock
what are the two types of support and which is made up of noncontractile tissue
Static and dynamic support. Static is noncontractile tissue
what ligaments can be seen, are stressed more and are part of the joint capsule
Capsular ligaments. Extracapsular ligaments are separate from the joint capsule
what are sharpey’s fibers
ligament fibers going into a bone
what is wolff’s law
bone formation, growth and remodeling are strongly influenced by external forces acting on bone
is the fibrous capsule of a synovial joint innervated or vascularized
highly innervated but not well vascularized
what are bursaes
synovial membrane lined extracapsular pockets
do bursaes communicate with the synovial cavity
some communicate thru passages in the capsule
what is the foramen of Weitbrecht
the opening in the articular capsule of the shoulder joint
what is the most common type of articular cartilage
hyaline
what joints are lined in fibrocartilage
AC, SC, TMJ, and the illium side of the SI joint
what are the main components of articular cartilage
Water (80% total weight), collagen (60-70% dry weight), GAGs (30-40% dry weight).
what is the function of collagen
keeps cartilage from swelling, resists shear forces by running parallel with the surface
why does cartilage need vitamin c
to produce collagen
how does articular cartilage get nutrition
From synovial fluid to superficial layers. Deep layers get nutrition from adjacent bone
what are the two important GAGs in the cartilage PG matrix
chondroitin sulfate, and glucosamine sulfate
what are the dietary sources for chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate
shellfish, CT, cartilage
what are the two types of lubrication in synovial joints
boundary and hydrostatic
what type of lubrication is used for large compressive loads
Hydrostatic. Boundary is for small compressive loads which are most activities
why are rapid oscillations bad
Decrease fluid exchange. Slow oscillations increase fluid exchange
what changes in the synovial joint occurs with DJD
Decreased cell numbers, GAGs, and lubrication. Increased calcification and serous fluid
is subchondral bone dense or cancellous
cancellous/spongy bone
what has more relative tensile strength bone or cartilage
cartilage
what has more relative compressive strength bone or cartilage
bone
what joint is a disc in childhood, menisci in adult and later disintegrates
AC. Disc until early 20s, menisci until 30 and then starts to disappear
what are the avascular parts of intra-articular cartilage
inner 2/3rds
what part of a long bone does a synovial joint extend from
metaphysis of one bone to metaphysis of another bone
what is synovial joint stability due to
Congruity of adjacent articular surfaces and surface tension, capsular and ligamentous support. Skeletal
where do synovial joints originate from
mesenchymal articular discs between primordial bones which then leads to cartilage
what is Meyer’s law
internal structure of fully developed bone is formed in response to lines of greatest stress
what is ollier’s law
when the growth of one of 2 parallel bones in the extremities is arrested the development of the other bone is disturbed
is the epithelioid layer epithelium
No. intimal cells are joined by intracellular matrix not cell junctions and there is no basal lamina present
what do the B or M cell do in the epithelioid layer
immune cells that remove debris and protect against infection
where will you find synovial villi
in the transition zone
what is the function of chondrocytes and where are they a main component
Maintenance and repair of cartilage matrix. Found in articular cartilage
what regenerates better cartilage or subchondral bone
subchondral bone
why is their deep aching in OA
venous congestion d/t thickening of subchondral bone
what is subchondral sclerosis or eburration
thickening of subchondral bone d/t degenerating articular cartilage which delivers more shock to the bone and a callus forms
does a disc have a free edge
no a disc is completely connected to the joint capsule
what meniscal edge is usually free
the inner edge
what are the functions of intra-articular cartilage
improve shock absorption and protection, better conformity of congruent surfaces, deeper socket for better stability, accommodate roll and slide especially when moving in opposition, permit conjoint rotation
what is the vascular plexus around a joint called
a rete
what joint areas are reached by arteries and veins
epiphysis, metaphysis, joint capsule, subintimal layer
is the orientation blood vessels perpendicular or parallel to collagen bundles
parallel with numerous cross anastamoses
do capillary beds enter the intima
No. they reach the surface but do not penetrate
what is Hilton’s law
the nerves that supply muscles that move a joint generally supplies the tissue of the joint
can the synovial membrane be a pain generator
Yes. There are numerous free nerve endings which are intertwined within sympathetic plexuses that parallel vessels in the subintimal layer
why is fracture of the subchondral bone better than cartilage tear
because subchondral bone can regenerate better and faster than cartilage
what is negative work
Active protection by joint motion and muscle contraction. Most important factor
what is 80% of idiopathic arthritis due to
defects producing joint incongruity and uneven or increased impact loading
why is immobilization bad
Oscillations provide nutrients and remove wastes which are lost with immobilization. Fibroblasts switch from a synthetic state to a degradative state. Lesions will fill with calcified tissue rather than cartilage.
if the environment is rich in oxygen and blood capillaries what will undifferentiated osteogenic cells become
Osteoblasts. In avascular and ischemic conditions osteogenic cells will become chondroblasts
what type of joints are most extremity synovial joints
diarthroidal
what are the three joint classifications according to number of articular surfaces
simple 2, compound more than 2, complex more than 2 with disc and menisci
what are some examples of a compound joint
subtalar, knee
what are some examples of a complex joint
AC, knee, radiocarpal
what is a joint complex
several joints that act together as a group
what are the anatomical characteristics of joints
spheroid (ball and socket), ellipsoid (condyloid), arthroid (gliding), sellar (saddle), ginglymus (hinge), trochoid (pivot)
what is another name for a spheroid joint
enarthrosis
what is another name for an arthroid joint
planar
what are the 4 joint motion classifications
angular, translational, circumduction, rotational
what type of joints are nonaxial
gliding
what is osteokinematics based on
axis of rotation
what are the 2 types of osteokinematic motion
swing and spin
in spin or swing is the mechanical axis stationary
spin
in spin where is the mechanical axis
instantaneous
when will spin lead to rotation
when the long axis (rotation) is equal to the mechanical axis (spin)
how often does pure spin occur
rarely
what usually accompanies spin
swing
can spin lead to angular movement
No. angular movement leads to rotation and spin leads to swing
what are the three types of swing
straight line, chord, and arc
what is a good example of conjoint rotation
screw home mechanism of the knee
what is the screw home mechanism of the knee
occurs at terminal extension of the knee the popliteus muscle externally rotates the knee screwing it home
what is accessory rotation
conjoint/conjunct rotation
which direction does roll occur
in the direction of movement
what 3 problems does pure roll create
compression, distraction, and dislocation
is slide or roll produced by an adjustment
slide
is slide opposite or in the same direction as roll on a convex surface
Opposite. When dealing with a concavity it is in the same direction
what are 3 problems caused by pure slide
shear, impingement, and muscle tear
what is the convex rule
slide is opposite angular movement and roll
what is the concave rule
slide is the same as angular movement and roll
when dealing with joints the motion is occurring in the proximal or distal segment
distal
what is conjunct/conjoint rotation
swing and spin combined
what is a closed or tight packed position
end of ROM, degree of greatest stability
what is open or loose packed position
laxity, some play, position where movement occurs
what is resting position
Position where there is the least amount of tension on the joint capsule. Where the joint is at its loosest state
what is neutral position
Can be in loose or tight packed position. 0 degrees
what is the difference between end play and joint play
End play is motion beyond what the muscle can do. Joint play is what the muscle can’t do
what forces apply to the closed kinetic chain
ground reaction forces
what forces apply to the open kinetic chain
inertial forces
what is the difference between open and closed kinetic chain
Open equals fixed to the trunk. Closed equals fixed to ground
what is the function of muscle
movement, shock absorption, dynamic joint stabilization, heat production, venous circulation
does concentric contraction cause acceleration or deceleration
Acceleration. Eccentric contraction leads to deceleration
what is the difference between isokinetic and isotonic
Isokinetic is an isotonic contraction where the velocity stays the same. Contraction that is reached with a cybexs machine
what is the line of progression in the gait cycle
best fit line of walking
what is a stride in the gait cycle
example would be midstance to midstance
what is 1 gait cycle
both limbs complete one stride
what is stride width
distance from inside heel to line of progression
what is the normal degree of foot flare during walking
5-7 degrees
if you increase cadence what happens to foot flare
decreases
What are the two phases of the gait cycle
Stance and swing
What percentage is stance and swing while walking and running
Running: 40% stance, 60% swing. Walking: 60% stance and 40% swing.
What is gait cadence
Number of cycles that occur in a period of time
What in the gait cycle is increased when there is an increase in cadence
Compression forces, distraction, torsion, shear and inertia forces
When does the stance phase start and stop
From foot strike to toe off
Is toe off the same as take off
No toe off is at the end of take off and transitions to the beginning of swing
When does swing start and stop
From toe off to foot strike
When does double support occur
Walking only. Can be 25-40% of walking
What is double support
One foot is in contact while the other foot is in take off
When does float occur and what is it
Float occurs only during running and both limbs are in swing
What are the three subdivisions of the stance phase for walking
Foot strike 25 %, midstance 50%, take off 25%
In the contact phase where is the COG in relation to the foot
Foot lands ahead of COG
What are the important functions of the contact phase
Absorbs shock and for adaptation
what is the biomechanical triad and what would make it quadrangular
Skeleton, muscle, joints. Nervous system would make it quadrangular
what is the most common joint type in the extremities
synovial joint
what are the 7 parts of a long bone
diaphysis, metaphysic (2), epiphyseal plate/line (2), epiphysis (2)
are epiphyseal plates in growing or adult bones
growing, epiphyseal lines are in adult bones
what is an apophysis and what is its function
an apophysis is a secondary growth center and it serves as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments
what is subchondral bone
end layer of bone deep to articular cartilage
what is articular cartilage
Slippery caps of adjacent bone ends made up of hyaline. Great shock absorbers
what is intra-articular cartilage
Discs or menisci made up of fibrocartilage. Adds more layers to the slippery surface
what produces synovial fluid
A or F cells in the epithelioid layer of the synovial membrane
what is the architecture of the synovial joint
subchondral bone, articular cartilage, intra-articular cartilage, fibrous capsule, synovial membrane, synovial cavity, periosteum
what is the transition zone
where cartilage meets the synovial cavity
how much synovial fluid is secreted
enough to form a thin layer
what are the functions of the synovial cavity and its fluid
shock absorption, lubrication, nutrient supply, waste product removal from cartilage
what are the 2 layers of the synovial membrane
epithelioid and CT
what is another name for the epithelioid layer
intima
what is another name for the CT layer of synovial membrane
subintima
what is more superficial to the skin subintima or intima
subintima
why is the subintima named subintima when it is above the intima
in relation to the synovial cavity the intima is more superficial
what are the two functions of the synovial membrane
produces and resorbs synovial fluid, provides immunity to joint cavity
what are the three types of subintima
fibrous (loose CT), elastic/areolar, adipose
what cell types will you find in the synovial membrane
macrophages, secretory, fibroblasts, and lipocytes
why are fenestrated capillaries in the synovial membrane significant
increase fluid exchange
which layer of the synovial membrane is vascularized and innervated
subintima
what is the function of the fibrous capsule of the synovial joint
support, guide, limit and absorb shock
what are the two types of support and which is made up of noncontractile tissue
Static and dynamic support. Static is noncontractile tissue
what ligaments can be seen, are stressed more and are part of the joint capsule
Capsular ligaments. Extracapsular ligaments are separate from the joint capsule
what are sharpey’s fibers
ligament fibers going into a bone
what is wolff’s law
bone formation, growth and remodeling are strongly influenced by external forces acting on bone
is the fibrous capsule of a synovial joint innervated or vascularized
highly innervated but not well vascularized
what are bursaes
synovial membrane lined extracapsular pockets
do bursaes communicate with the synovial cavity
some communicate thru passages in the capsule
what is the foramen of Weitbrecht
the opening in the articular capsule of the shoulder joint
what is the most common type of articular cartilage
hyaline
what joints are lined in fibrocartilage
AC, SC, TMJ, and the illium side of the SI joint
what are the main components of articular cartilage
Water (80% total weight), collagen (60-70% dry weight), GAGs (30-40% dry weight).
what is the function of collagen
keeps cartilage from swelling, resists shear forces by running parallel with the surface
why does cartilage need vitamin c
to produce collagen
how does articular cartilage get nutrition
From synovial fluid to superficial layers. Deep layers get nutrition from adjacent bone
what are the two important GAGs in the cartilage PG matrix
chondroitin sulfate, and glucosamine sulfate
what are the dietary sources for chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate
shellfish, CT, cartilage
what are the two types of lubrication in synovial joints
boundary and hydrostatic
what type of lubrication is used for large compressive loads
Hydrostatic. Boundary is for small compressive loads which are most activities
why are rapid oscillations bad
Decrease fluid exchange. Slow oscillations increase fluid exchange
what changes in the synovial joint occurs with DJD
Decreased cell numbers, GAGs, and lubrication. Increased calcification and serous fluid
is subchondral bone dense or cancellous
cancellous/spongy bone
what has more relative tensile strength bone or cartilage
cartilage
what has more relative compressive strength bone or cartilage
bone
what joint is a disc in childhood, menisci in adult and later disintegrates
AC. Disc until early 20s, menisci until 30 and then starts to disappear
what are the avascular parts of intra-articular cartilage
inner 2/3rds
what part of a long bone does a synovial joint extend from
metaphysis of one bone to metaphysis of another bone
what is synovial joint stability due to
Congruity of adjacent articular surfaces and surface tension, capsular and ligamentous support. Skeletal
where do synovial joints originate from
mesenchymal articular discs between primordial bones which then leads to cartilage
what is Meyer’s law
internal structure of fully developed bone is formed in response to lines of greatest stress
what is ollier’s law
when the growth of one of 2 parallel bones in the extremities is arrested the development of the other bone is disturbed
is the epithelioid layer epithelium
No. intimal cells are joined by intracellular matrix not cell junctions and there is no basal lamina present
what do the B or M cell do in the epithelioid layer
immune cells that remove debris and protect against infection
where will you find synovial villi
in the transition zone
what is the function of chondrocytes and where are they a main component
Maintenance and repair of cartilage matrix. Found in articular cartilage
what regenerates better cartilage or subchondral bone
subchondral bone
why is their deep aching in OA
venous congestion d/t thickening of subchondral bone
what is subchondral sclerosis or eburration
thickening of subchondral bone d/t degenerating articular cartilage which delivers more shock to the bone and a callus forms
does a disc have a free edge
no a disc is completely connected to the joint capsule
what meniscal edge is usually free
the inner edge
what are the functions of intra-articular cartilage
improve shock absorption and protection, better conformity of congruent surfaces, deeper socket for better stability, accommodate roll and slide especially when moving in opposition, permit conjoint rotation
what is the vascular plexus around a joint called
a rete
what joint areas are reached by arteries and veins
epiphysis, metaphysis, joint capsule, subintimal layer
is the orientation blood vessels perpendicular or parallel to collagen bundles
parallel with numerous cross anastamoses
do capillary beds enter the intima
No. they reach the surface but do not penetrate
what is Hilton’s law
the nerves that supply muscles that move a joint generally supplies the tissue of the joint
can the synovial membrane be a pain generator
Yes. There are numerous free nerve endings which are intertwined within sympathetic plexuses that parallel vessels in the subintimal layer
why is fracture of the subchondral bone better than cartilage tear
because subchondral bone can regenerate better and faster than cartilage
what is negative work
Active protection by joint motion and muscle contraction. Most important factor
what is 80% of idiopathic arthritis due to
defects producing joint incongruity and uneven or increased impact loading
why is immobilization bad
Oscillations provide nutrients and remove wastes which are lost with immobilization. Fibroblasts switch from a synthetic state to a degradative state. Lesions will fill with calcified tissue rather than cartilage.
if the environment is rich in oxygen and blood capillaries what will undifferentiated osteogenic cells become
Osteoblasts. In avascular and ischemic conditions osteogenic cells will become chondroblasts
what type of joints are most extremity synovial joints
diarthroidal
what are the three joint classifications according to number of articular surfaces
simple 2, compound more than 2, complex more than 2 with disc and menisci
what are some examples of a compound joint
subtalar, knee
what are some examples of a complex joint
AC, knee, radiocarpal
what is a joint complex
several joints that act together as a group
what are the anatomical characteristics of joints
spheroid (ball and socket), ellipsoid (condyloid), arthroid (gliding), sellar (saddle), ginglymus (hinge), trochoid (pivot)
what is another name for a spheroid joint
enarthrosis
what is another name for an arthroid joint
planar
what are the 4 joint motion classifications
angular, translational, circumduction, rotational
what type of joints are nonaxial
gliding
what is osteokinematics based on
axis of rotation
what are the 2 types of osteokinematic motion
swing and spin
in spin or swing is the mechanical axis stationary
spin
in spin where is the mechanical axis
instantaneous
when will spin lead to rotation
when the long axis (rotation) is equal to the mechanical axis (spin)
how often does pure spin occur
rarely
what usually accompanies spin
swing
can spin lead to angular movement
No. angular movement leads to rotation and spin leads to swing
what are the three types of swing
straight line, chord, and arc
what is a good example of conjoint rotation
screw home mechanism of the knee
what is the screw home mechanism of the knee
occurs at terminal extension of the knee the popliteus muscle externally rotates the knee screwing it home
what is accessory rotation
conjoint/conjunct rotation
which direction does roll occur
in the direction of movement
what 3 problems does pure roll create
compression, distraction, and dislocation
is slide or roll produced by an adjustment
slide
is slide opposite or in the same direction as roll on a convex surface
Opposite. When dealing with a concavity it is in the same direction
what are 3 problems caused by pure slide
shear, impingement, and muscle tear
what is the convex rule
slide is opposite angular movement and roll
what is the concave rule
slide is the same as angular movement and roll
when dealing with joints the motion is occurring in the proximal or distal segment
distal
what is conjunct/conjoint rotation
swing and spin combined
what is a closed or tight packed position
end of ROM, degree of greatest stability
what is open or loose packed position
laxity, some play, position where movement occurs
what is resting position
Position where there is the least amount of tension on the joint capsule. Where the joint is at its loosest state
what is neutral position
Can be in loose or tight packed position. 0 degrees
what is the difference between end play and joint play
End play is motion beyond what the muscle can do. Joint play is what the muscle can’t do
what forces apply to the closed kinetic chain
ground reaction forces
what forces apply to the open kinetic chain
inertial forces
what is the difference between open and closed kinetic chain
Open equals fixed to the trunk. Closed equals fixed to ground
what is the function of muscle
movement, shock absorption, dynamic joint stabilization, heat production, venous circulation
does concentric contraction cause acceleration or deceleration
Acceleration. Eccentric contraction leads to deceleration
what is the difference between isokinetic and isotonic
Isokinetic is an isotonic contraction where the velocity stays the same. Contraction that is reached with a cybexs machine
what is the line of progression in the gait cycle
best fit line of walking
what is a stride in the gait cycle
example would be midstance to midstance
what is 1 gait cycle
both limbs complete one stride
what is stride width
distance from inside heel to line of progression
what is the normal degree of foot flare during walking
5-7 degrees
if you increase cadence what happens to foot flare
decreases
What are the two phases of the gait cycle
Stance and swing
What percentage is stance and swing while walking and running
Running: 40% stance, 60% swing. Walking: 60% stance and 40% swing.
What is gait cadence
Number of cycles that occur in a period of time
What in the gait cycle is increased when there is an increase in cadence
Compression forces, distraction, torsion, shear and inertia forces
When does the stance phase start and stop
From foot strike to toe off
Is toe off the same as take off
No toe off is at the end of take off and transitions to the beginning of swing
When does swing start and stop
From toe off to foot strike
When does double support occur
Walking only. Can be 25-40% of walking
What is double support
One foot is in contact while the other foot is in take off
When does float occur and what is it
Float occurs only during running and both limbs are in swing
What are the three subdivisions of the stance phase for walking
Foot strike 25 %, midstance 50%, take off 25%
In the contact phase where is the COG in relation to the foot
Foot lands ahead of COG
What are the important functions of the contact phase
Absorbs shock and for adaptation
What type of movement occurs with contact
Pronation, medial rotation of foot and arches collapse
What are the important joints of contact
Subtalar and midtarsal
What is the movement of the calcaneus and the foot during contact
Eversion and abduction, dorsiflexion
What is the movement of the talus during contact
Adduction and plantar flexion
How many degrees does the foot land supinated in walking
2 degrees
What is the ideal degree of pronation during walking contact
6-10 degrees. Clinical normal ranges from 5-15
What is the action of the tibia and the femur during contact
Internally rotate which decreases torque
What two types of stress are most detrimental to CT
Torsion and shear stresses
Does the calcaneus move with the foot or with the leg
With the foot while the talus moves with the leg
What muscle weakness leads to anterior shin splints and foot drop
Tibialis anterior
When does rearfoot striking occur
Walking, jogging. The foot plantar flexes after heel initially strikes the ground
What is the function of the tibialis anterior during rearfoot striking
Eccentrically controls plantar flexion and pronation, pulls leg forward helping the quads
Are you more likely to see anterior or posterior shin splints in walkers
Anterior
What activity leads to forefoot striking
Fast running
Describe the motion of forefoot striking
Foot dorsiflexes after metatarsal heads first strike, heel moves toward ground
For forefoot striking how many degrees of supination is there initially
2-4 degrees
What controls pronation in forefoot striking
Tibialis anterior and posterior
What controls dorsiflexion in fore foot striking
Gastroc soleus
During foot flat to heel off where is cog
Over stance limb
When does pronation end
After contact. At midstance you begin to supinate from a pronated position
What joint allows for supination and pronation
Subtalar joint
What is the movement of the foot form foot flat to heel off
Foot supinates, ankle dorsiflexes as COG moves forward
During midstance what is the other limb doing
Swing
When will heel lift off occur
After swing limb passes stance limb
If heel lift occurs before the swing limb passes the stance limb what is a probable cause for this
Tight gastroc soleus
From heel off to toe off where is COG
Anterior to stance foot
What muscles lift the heel
Gastroc soleus
What muscle completes rearfoot supination
Tibialis posterior
What is forefoot rocker
Toes extend as ground reaction forces increase. Toe flexors are eccentrically controlling the foot as a shock absorber
what is metatarsal break
The oblique angles of the metatarsal heads
Why is slight pronation important at the end of take off
Increases the load bearing on the 1st and 2nd metatarsals which are the last to leave the ground
What is toe off equal to
End of take off, end of stance phase and the beginning of swing phase
What 5 muscles are important in 1st ray stabilization and control of pronation prior to toe off
Peroneus longus, flexor hallucis longus and brevis, Adductor and abductor hallucis
What motion occurs in the tibia and femur during take off
External rotation
What is the action of the peroneus longus during take off
Lifts cuboid and lateral foot, depresses and plantar flexes 1st ray
Does a supinated foot increase or decrease peroneus longus leverage
Increase
What are the 3 rocker mechanisms of the foot and when do they occur
Heel rocker- contact. Ankle rocker- foot flat to take off. Forefoot rocker- heel off to toe off
How long does swing phase last
From toe off to foot strike
What are the 3 subdivisions of swing phase
Initial swing or follow thru, mid swing or anterior swing, and terminal swing
What is the motion of the tibia during initial swing
Flexes and internally rotates
What is the motion of the hip during initial swing
Extension and external rotation
Where is the opposite limb during initial swing for walking and running
Walking – end of foot strike. Running - terminal swing
What muscles produce the early effects of mid swing
hip flexors
What muscles produce the late effects of mid swing
Gluts and hammies
During mid swing what factors internally rotate the hip
Adductors, hip joint design and capsule.
What is determined by swing phase
Foot flare, rear foot eversion, and how much pronation occurs
What part swing is the hamstrings at greatest tension
Terminal swing
How many bones, joints and muscles make up the foot and ankle complex
28 bones, 35 joints, and 18 foot and 11 leg muscles
What are the 6 important joints of the foot and ankle complex
Subtalar, talocrural, chopart’s, lisfrancs, 1st tarsometatarsal and 1st MTP joint
What is another name for the subtalar joint
Talocalcaneal
What is another name for the talocrural joint
Ankle joint
What are other names for chopart’s joints
Midtarsal, transverse tarsal which is made up of calcaneocuboid and calcaneonavicular
What is another name for the lisfranc joints
1-5 tarsal metatarsal joint complexes. Between midfoot and forefoot
Where is the midline of the foot
2nd metatarsal
What are the three arches of the foot
Medial, lateral and transverse
What is the biggest arch of the foot
Medial
What is the keystone of the medial arch
Talus
What is the keystone of the lateral arch
Cuboid
What is the keystone of the transverse arch
2nd cuneiform
What is a ray
The metatarsal and the phalanx together
When standing how is the weight distributed
60% on heel, 26% on metatarsals with half of that being on the 1st and 2nd metatarsals
With an inverted heel or rearfoot varum where is the weight shifted
Laterally
With an everted heel or rearfoot valgum where is the weight shifted
Medially
Where is the weight shifted with tight gastrocs
Forefoot
What happens when the 1st ray is dorsiflexed
Makes a flat foot
What happens when the 1st ray is plantarflexed
Makes a higher arch putting more weight on the heel
What happens when the 1st MP is in a fixed position
Big toe cannot extend so more roll occurs shifting weight to the outside
What is morton’s foot
A long 2nd ray
Where is the weight shifted with a long 2nd ray
All the weight that the 1st ray holds now is shifted to the 2nd ray
What are the 4 important ligaments for arch support
Spring, short and long plantar ligaments, transverse metatarsal ligaments
What are the tie beams for arch support
Foot intrinsics, peroneus longus, plantar fascia, tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus
What tie beams are static arch support
Plantar fascia
What are the 4 suspensors for arch support
Tibialis anterior and posterior, peroneus longus and brevis
Is a static supinated foot pes planus or pes cavus
Pes cavus
What joint is the torque converter between the leg and the foot
Subtalar
What conditions can cause excessive pronation of the foot
Rearfoot varus, forefoot varus, forefoot valgum, leg length inequality and muscle imbalance
What can a rearfoot varum be caused by
Knee, tibia, calcaneus, talocrural and subtalar deformity
What type of end feel does the ankle joint have
Firm capsular end feel
What is the closed packed position for the ankle joint
Full dorsiflexion and slight medial rotation of the tibia
In what direction will the subtalar end feel be bony
Eversion. Only when the calcaneus meets the floor of the sinus tarsi.
What is the closed packed position for the subtalar joint
Eversion
What is the closed packed position for the midtarsal joint
Supination of the forefoot relative to the calcaneus
What muscles invert and dorsiflex the foot
Tibialis anterior and extensor hallucis longus
What muscles evert and dorsiflex the foot
Extensor digitorum longus and peroneus tertius
What innervates the dorsiflexors of the foot
Deep peroneal nerve
What muscles plantar flex and invert the foot
Tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus and flexor digitorum longus
What muscles perform pure plantar flexion
Triceps surae
What muscle everts and plantarflexes the foot
Peroneus longus and brevis
What innervates the pure and inverting plantar flexors
Tibial nerve
What innervates the everting plantar flexors
Superficial peroneal nerve
What is the O, I, A, N of the peroneus brevis
O: distal 2/3 of the lat. Surface of the fibula. I: passes behind lat. Malleolus and inserts on lat aspect of the 5th MT tuberosity. A: plantar flex and eversion. N: superficial peroneal nerve L4-S1 but mainly S1
What is the main function of the peroneus brevis
Assist PL with eversion. Counter balance Tib Ant
What is the O, I, A, N of the peroneus longus
O: head and prox 2/3 lat shaft of fib. I: base of 1st MT, med aspect of plantar 1st cuneiform. A: plantar pronation. N: superficial peroneal nerve L4-S1 but mainly S1
What is the main function of the peroneus longus
Dynamic stability of plantar arches, supports calcaneocuboid joint
What is the O, I, A, N of the peroneus tertius
O:Dist 1/3 of the ant surface of the fib and interosseous membrane. I: dorsal surface at the base of the 5th MT. A: dorsiflexion and eversion. N: deep peroneal nerve L4-S1 mainly S1
What is the main function of the peroneus tertius
Assist with eversion
What is the O, I, A, N of the tibialis anterior
O: lat condyle of tib, prox 2/3 of anterolat tib shaft and interosseous membrane. I: med surface of the 1st cuneiform and 1st MT base. A: dorsi and sup. N: deep peroneal nerve L4-S1 mainly S1
What is the main function of the tibialis anterior
Supports med longitudinal arch, eccentric contraction controls pronation during gait. Dorsi during swing phase
What is the main function of the extensor hallucis longus
Assist with dorsi and inversion. Helped by the extensor hallucis brevis in big toe extension
What is the O, I, A, N of the extensor hallucis longus
O: middle part of the ant surface of fib and interosseous membrane. I: dorsal surface of the distal phalanx of the hallux. A: ext at the IP and MTP joints. N: deep peroneal nerve L4-S1 mainly S1
What is the O, I, A, N of the extensor digitorum longus
O: lat condyle of the tib and prox tibfib joint capsule, prox 2/3 of anteromed surface of fib and interosseous membrane. I: divides into 4 extensor hoods onto middle and distal phalanges of 2nd-5th toes. Extensor brevis joints on the 2nd-4th toes. A: ext of MTP and IP joints of the 2nd-5th toes. N: deep peroneal nerve L4-S1
What is the main function of the extensor digitorum longus
Assist with dorsi and eversion; extend toes during swing
What is the pathway of the peroneus longus tendon
From the fibula the tendon passes behind the lat malleolus and obliquely antero-inf along the calcaneus within a groove on the cuboid.
What holds the peroneus longus tendon down along the lateral ankle
Peroneal retinaculae
What is the main function of the flexor hallucis longus
Assist with plantar and inversion, eccentric control of big toe during toe off
What is the O, I, A, N of the flexor hallucis longus
O: dist 2/3 fo the post fib and interosseous membrane. I: base of dist phalanx of the big toe. A: flex the IP and MTP hallux joint. N: tibial nerve L5-S1
What is the main function of the flexor digitorum longus
Assist with plantar flexion of the foot. Eccentrically controls toe ext during toe off
What is the O, I, A, N of the flexor digitorum longus
O: middle 1/3 of the post tib and fascia of tibialis post. I: plantar aspect of dist phalanx of the 2nd-5th toes. A: Assist with plantarflexion of the distal 2nd-5th IP joints. N: tibial nerve L5-S1
What is the O, I, A, N of the tibialis posterior
O: prox 2/3 of the posteromed surface of the fib, posterolat tib and interosseous membrane. I: tuberosity of the navicular, plantar aspect of all cuneiforms, cuboid and 2nd-4th MT. A: plantarflex, ADD, and inversion of foot. N: tibial nerve L5-S1
What is the main function of the tibialis posterior
Support med arch; pulls forefoot into rearfoot during propulsive gait; supinates the calcaneus at the heel rise and locks the calcaneus
What is the O, I, A, N of the gastrocnemius
O: med head: from the med condyle of the femur. Lat head: lat condyle of the femur. I: tuberosity of the calcaneus. A: plantarflex, flex at knee, ext of knee at last 15 degrees. N: tibial nerve S1-2
What is the main function of the gastroc
Together with soleus contributes to 80% of plantarflexion and propulsion. Eccentrically slows body down
What is the O, I, A, N of the Soleus
O: post surface of the head and the prox 1/3 of fib; popliteal line and middle 1/3 of the med border of the tibia. I: unites with gastroc forming Achilles tendon attaching to calcaneal tuberosity. A: plantarflex. N: tibial nerve S1-2
What is the main function of the soleus
Prime plantarflexor when the knee is fully flexed
What is a secondary action of the flexor hallucis longus tendon
Tendon hooks under the talus and sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus and supports the subtalar joint
What is a secondary action of the tibialis posterior tendon
Hooks under the med edge of the sustentaculum tali and supports the subtalar joint
What is the end feel for flexion of the knee
Soft tissue end feel
What is the end feel for extension of the knee
Firm capsular end feel
What is the closed packed position of the knee
Full extension
What muscles flex the knee and externally rotate it
Biceps femoris short and long head, TFL
What muscles flex the knee and internally rotate it
Semitendinosus, semimembranosus, sartorius, gracilis
What is the innervation for the biceps femoris
Short head is Peroneal division of the sciatic nerve and the long head is the tibial division of the sciatic nerve
What innervates the semitendinosus and semimembranosus
Tibial division of the sciatic nerve
What innervates the TFL
Sup gluteal nerve
What innervates the sartorius
Femoral nerve
What innervates the gracilis
Obturator nerve
What innervates the popliteus
Tibial nerve
What innervates the VMO, VLO, rectus femoris, articularis genus, and vastus intermedius
Femoral nerve
What muscles extend and externally rotate the knee
VLO
What muscles extend and internally rotate the knee
rectus femoris, articularis genus, and vastus intermedius
What muscles resist anterior tibial translation
Hamstrings and IT band
What muscles resist posterior tibial translation
Quads, retinaculae, patella and patellar ligament
What muscles resist anterior femoral translation
Popliteus and gastroc
What is the O, I, A, N of the semitendinosus
O: med surface of the upper portion of the ischial tuberosity interwoven with biceps femoris and semimembranosus. I: pes anserine. A: flex leg, internally rotate tib, extend hip, int. rotation of lower leg when knee flexed. N: tibial division of sciatic nerve L4-S2 mainly L5-S1
What is the key function of the semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris
Decelerate leg during swing phase, resist ant sliding of tib during extension, reinforces ACL, and controls ER of the knee. The biceps femoris also acts in posture
What is the O, I, A, N of the semimembranosus
O: superolat. Surface of isch tub interwoven with other hammies. I: posteromed. Aspect of med. Tibial condyle of the femur. Also blends with post. Knee joint capsule and oblique popliteal lig. A: flex at knee joint, ext. at hip, IR the lower extremity when knee is slightly flexed. N: tibial division of sciatic nerve L4-S2 mainly L5-S1
What is the key function of the popliteus
Screw home, unlocking of knee joint via IR of the tibia beginning at flexion.
What is the O, I, A, N of the biceps femoris
O: Short head: lat. Lip of linea aspera, supracondylar line of femur and adjacent lateral intermuscular septum. Long Head- inferomed. Isch tub and adjacent sacrotuberous lig interwoven with semitendinosus. I: head of fibula. LCL and lat. Condyle of tibia. A: flex leg, ER leg, extend hip, ER of lower leg when knee slightly flexed. N: peroneal to short head and tibial division of the sciatic nerve to the long head
What is the key function of
What is the end feel for flexion of the knee
Soft tissue end feel
What is the end feel for extension of the knee
Firm capsular end feel
What is the closed packed position of the knee
Full extension
What muscles flex the knee and externally rotate it
Biceps femoris short and long head, TFL
What muscles flex the knee and internally rotate it
Semitendinosus, semimembranosus, sartorius, gracilis
What is the innervation for the biceps femoris
Short head is Peroneal division of the sciatic nerve and the long head is the tibial division of the sciatic nerve
What innervates the semitendinosus and semimembranosus
Tibial division of the sciatic nerve
What innervates the TFL
Sup gluteal nerve
What innervates the sartorius
Femoral nerve
What innervates the gracilis
Obturator nerve
What innervates the popliteus
Tibial nerve
What innervates the VMO, VLO, rectus femoris, articularis genus, and vastus intermedius
Femoral nerve
What muscles extend and externally rotate the knee
VLO
What muscles extend and internally rotate the knee
rectus femoris, articularis genus, and vastus intermedius
What muscles resist anterior tibial translation
Hamstrings and IT band
What muscles resist posterior tibial translation
Quads, retinaculae, patella and patellar ligament
What muscles resist anterior femoral translation
Popliteus and gastroc
What is the O, I, A, N of the semitendinosus
O: med surface of the upper portion of the ischial tuberosity interwoven with biceps femoris and semimembranosus. I: pes anserine. A: flex leg, internally rotate tib, extend hip, int. rotation of lower leg when knee flexed. N: tibial division of sciatic nerve L4-S2 mainly L5-S1
What is the key function of the semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris
Decelerate leg during swing phase, resist ant sliding of tib during extension, reinforces ACL, and controls ER of the knee. The biceps femoris also acts in posture
What is the O, I, A, N of the semimembranosus
O: superolat. Surface of isch tub interwoven with other hammies. I: posteromed. Aspect of med. Tibial condyle of the femur. Also blends with post. Knee joint capsule and oblique popliteal lig. A: flex at knee joint, ext. at hip, IR the lower extremity when knee is slightly flexed. N: tibial division of sciatic nerve L4-S2 mainly L5-S1
What is the key function of the popliteus
Screw home, unlocking of knee joint via IR of the tibia beginning at flexion.
What is the O, I, A, N of the biceps femoris
O: Short head: lat. Lip of linea aspera, supracondylar line of femur and adjacent lateral intermuscular septum. Long Head- inferomed. Isch tub and adjacent sacrotuberous lig interwoven with semitendinosus. I: head of fibula. LCL and lat. Condyle of tibia. A: flex leg, ER leg, extend hip, ER of lower leg when knee slightly flexed. N: peroneal to short head and tibial division of the sciatic nerve to the long head
What is the key function of
What is the O, I, A, N of the popliteus
O: Anterolat. Condyle fo the femur and adjacent popliteal lig., capsule, and lat. Meniscus. I: med. 2/3 of the soleal line and above on the post. Surface of the tibia. A: rotates tibia internally when non wt. bearing, rotates femur when wt. bearing. N: tibial n. L5-S1
What is the key function of the sartorius
Anteromed stability of the knee
What is the O, I, A, N of the sartorius
O: ant. sup. Iliac spine and adjacent notch. I: pes anserine. A: FABER. N: femoral n. L2-3
What is the key function of the rectus femoris
Only ms. That can extend leg and flex the thigh
What is the O, I, A, N of the rectus femoris
O: straight tendond- AIIS; reflected tendon: upper brim of acetabulum and fibrous capsule of the hip joint. I: tib tuberosity. A: extend leg at knee and flex hip. N: femoral n. L2-4
What is the key function of the
What is the O, I, A, N of the vastus intermedius
O: ant. And lat. Surface of the upper 2/3 of femoral shaft, distal ½ of linea aspera and adjacent intermuscular septum. I: tibial tuberosity. A: extend leg at knee. N: femoral L3-4
What is the key function of the vastus lateralis
When tight may lead to lat. Patellar tracking dysfunction
What is the key function of the gluteus minimus
Assists gluteus medius as a lateral stabilizer of the trunk
What is the key function of the vastus medialis
Draws the patella medially during the terminal phases of extension at the knee joint
What is the O, I, A, N of the vastus lateralis
O: upper portion of the inter-trochanteric line. Ant. And inf. Surface of the greater trochanter. Lat lip of glut tuberosity. Upper ½ of the lat lip of the linea aspera. I: tibial tuberosity and support to the patella and lat. Knee jt. A: extends leg at knee jt. N: femoral L2-4
What is the OIAN of the vastus medialis
O: lower portion of the inter-trochanteric line of the femur; spiral line of the femur;medial lip of the linea aspera; upper medial surface of the supra-condylar ridge of the femur; adjacent tendons of the ADD longus and intermuscular septum. I: tib tuberosity. A: extend leg at knee. N: femoral L3-4
What end feels of the hip are firm capsular
Extension, ABD, ADD. Flexion is a soft tissue end feel
What is the hips closed packed position
IR with extension and ABD of the femur
What is the component motion of the hip that causes flexion
Post and inf glide of the femur in the acetabulum
What is the component motion of the hip that causes extension
Ant and sup glide of the femur in the acetabulum
What is the component motion of the hip that causes ADD
Sup Glide of the femur in the acetabulum
What is the component motion of the hip that causes ER
Ant glide of femoral head
What is the component motion of the hip that causes IR
Post glide of femoral head
What are the primary flexors at the hip joint
Psoas major and minor and iliacus
What innervates the psoas major and minor
Ventral primary rami L1-3
What are the secondary flexors at the hip joint
TFL, pectineus, ADD longus, gracilis, sartorius, Glut med and minimus and rectus femoris
What are the primary extensors with ER of the hip
Glut max and long head of biceps femoris
What are the primary extensors with IR of the hip
Semimembranosus and semitendinosus
What are the secondary extensors of the hip joint
ADD magnus, glut med
What are the primary ADD at the hip with IR
ADD longus and brevis, gracilis. ADD magnus
What are the primary ADD at the hip with ER
Pectineus
What are the primary ABD at the hip joint
Glut med and TFL
What are the secondary ABD of the hip joint
Piriformis and glut minimus and max
What are the primary IR at the hip
Glut min and TFL
What are the secondary IR at the hip joint
Gracilis, ADD magnus, longus and brevis, semimembranosus and semitendinosus
What are the primary ER at the hip
Quadratus femoris, piriformis, sup and inf gemellus, obturator externus and internus, and glut max
What are the secondary ER at the hip
Psoas major, iliacus, pectineus, ADD longus and brevis, long head of biceps femoris, and post fibers of glut med.
What is the OIAN of the psoas major
O: ant and lat surface of T12-L5 bodies and discs. Ant and inf surface of l1-5 tps. I: lesser trochanter of the femur with fibers of the iliacus forming the illiopsoas. A: flexion and weak ER of the hip. N: fermoral nerve L2-3 and some from L1-4 directly from lumbar plexus
What is the main function of the pectineus
Assists the iliopsoas and ADD
What is the main function of the psoas major
Stabilization of the trunk, and posture
What is the OIAN of the iliacus
O: upper 2/3 of the iliac fossa; inner lip of iliac crest; anterolat aspect of sacral base and adjacent iliosumbar and SI ligs. I: lat aspect of the psoas major tendon and attaches just below the lesser trochanter. A: flex and weak ER. N: femoral L2-3 and some L1-2 from lumbar plexus
What is the main function of the iliacus
Posture
What is the OIAN of the pectineus
O: pecten pubis. I: pectineal line of the femur and may bet attached to the capsule of the hip joint. A: ADD some flexion. N: 90% of pop. Only femoral nerve in the rest it gets some help from obturator nerve
What is the main function of the TFL
Postural ABD of the hip, lateral support of knee joint, counteracts lat rotation of the iliopsoas
What is the OIAN of the TFL
O: From the ASIS and ant iliac crest. I: ITB to gerdy’s tubercle. A: ABDm Flex. And IR. N: sup gluteal L4-S1
What is the main function of the Gluteus Medius
Primary lat stabilizer of the trunk
What is the OIAN of the Gluteus minimus
O: external illium between ant and inf gluteal lines; the margin of the greater sciatic notch of the illium. I: ant surface of the greater trochanter of the femur and the capsule of the hip joint. A: ABD, IR and flexion. N: sup gluteal L4-S1
What is the main function of the gluteus maximus
Stabilizes trunk when knee is extended
What is the OIAN of the gluteus medius
O: external surface of the ilium between the iliac crest and post gluteal line; along ant gluteal line of the ilium and adjacent gluteal aponeurosis. I: oblique ridge on the lat surface of the great trochanter of the femur. A: ABD; post fibers ER and extension; ant fibers flex and IR. N: sup gluteal L4-S1
What is the OIAN of the Gluteus Maximus
O: external ilium; TL fascia; dorsal and lat surfaces of the sacrum and coccyx; sacrotuberous lig; adjacent gluteal aponeurosis. I: greater trochanter of femur and IT; deep fibers to gluteal tuberosity. A: extend and ER with trunk stable; some ABD. N: inf gluteal L5-S2
What is the OIAN of the piriformis
O: ant and lat surface of sacrum between 1st-4th sacral foramina; gluteal surface fo the ilium adjacent to the PIIS; capsule of SI jt.; upper portion of sacrotuberous lig. I: thru greater sciatic foramen to the superior border of the greater trochanter. A: ER when hip extended; ABD when hip flexed. N: nerve to piriformis S1-2