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Action of External AND Internal Abdominal Oblique Muscles
-Compresses abdomen
-Flexes trunk
-Active in forced respiration
Action of Transversus Abdominis Muscle
-Compresses abdomen
-Depresses ribs
Action of Rectus Abdominis Muscles
-Flexes trunk
-Depresses ribs
Action of Pyramidalis Muscle
Tenses Linea Alba
Action of Cremaster Muscle
Retracts testis
In the abdominal region, what layers are strong enough to hold sutures?
1) Scarpa's Fascia (membranous layer)

2) Transversalis Fascia
Linea Alba and Surgery:
Frequent site for incisions to be made

Why? Blood vessels and nerves do not cross midline to any great degree AND incisions can be easily enlarged both superiorly and inferiorly if needed
Contents of:

1) Median Umbilical Fold:
2) Medial Umbilical Fold:
3) Lateral Umbilical Fold:
1) Remnant of Urachus
2) Remnants of Umbilical Arteries
3) Inferior Epigastric A/V
Inguinal or Hesselbach's Triangle
Boundaries:
Inferior = Inguinal Ligament
Medial = Lateral Border of Rectus Abdominis
Lateral = Inferior Epigastric Vessels

Significance: Location of DIRECT inguinal hernias!
Indirect Inguinal Hernia
Occur in both sexes, but more common in MALES

Congenital basis

Deep Inguinal Ring (lateral to inferior epigastric vessels) --> Inguinal Canal --> Superficial Ring

Covered by fascia of spermatic cord, thus is within cord
Direct Inguinal Hernia
Occur in middle aged to older MALES. RARE IN FEMALES!

Due to loss of muscle tone of lower abdominal wall

Exits Inguinal Triangle (medial to inferior epigastric vessels)

Covered by peritoneum and transversalis fascia (adjacent to cord)
Dermatome Landmarks of Anterior Trunk:
T4=Nipple
T6 = Xiphoid Process
T10 = Umbilicus
What nerves are at risk during an appendectomy procedure?
Iliohypogastric Nerve
Ilioinguinal Nerve
Cremasteric Reflex
Afferent Limb = Ilioinguinal Nerve

Efferent Limb = Genitofemoral Nerve
Collateral Route for Return of Blood to Heart WHEN either the superior OR inferior vena cavae become obstructed:
Thoracoepigastric Vein
Where are the neurovascular structures supplying the anterior wall of the abdomen found???
DEEP to the INTERNAL oblique muscle!
Peritonitis
Inflammatory condition caused by perforation of a digestive tract organ

Disrupts smooth surface of peritoneum such that it becomes "sticky" with resultant adhesion of its surfaces
Clinical Significance of Greater Omentum
1) Frequently prevents inguinal hernias by plugging opening

2) Wraps itself around inflammed organs, walling them off from peritoneal cavity
Contents of Hepatoduodenal Ligament: (3)
Portal Triad!

Hepatic Artery
Portal Vein
Bile Duct
Pringle Maneuver
Clamping of hepatoduodenal ligament to control hemorrhage from traumatic injury to the liver
Where do Vagal trunks of Abdominal Esophagus lie?
Left Vagal Trunk = Anterior Surface

Right Vagal Trunk = Posterior Surface
Fixed locations of stomach (2):
1) Cardia = T11

2) Pylorus = L1
Is the spleen palpable?
NOT normally!

Must enlarge ~3-4X
Where are percutaneous liver biopsies performed?
Midaxillary line at the 10th intercostal space at full expiration

Why? Inferior to pleural cavity, full expiration closes costodiaphragmatic = reduced chance of pneumothorax
Approximate location of gallbladder?
Intersection of right semilunar light and right costal margin
In which layer of peritoneum can pain sensation be precisely localized?
Parietal! It is richly innervated by somatic sensory nerves!

NOT Visceral! This has visceral sensory nerves and pain sensation produced by stretching!
Ventral Mesentery Derivatives:
LL

Lesser Omentum
Liver Ligaments (Falciform, Coronary, Triangular)
Dorsal Mesentery Derivatives:
GPS TM

Greater Omentum
Proper Mesentery
Sigmoid Mesocolon

Transverse Mesocolon
Mesoappendix
Action of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle
Stabilizes 12th Rib, Flexes Trunk Laterally
Action of Psoas Minor Muscle
Aids in Flexing of Trunk
Action of Diaphragm Muscle
Lowers Diaphragm
Structures that Pierce the Diaphragm/Where (5):
I Eat Apples SharplY Sliced

IVC - T8
Esophagus and Vagal Trunks - T10
Aorta and Thoracic Duct - T12
Sympathetic Trunk - Behind Crura
Splanchnics (Greater and Lesser) - Through Crura
What happens when ONE SIDE of the diaphragm becomes paralyzed?
Moves paradoxically!

Elevates with inspiration, descends with expiration!
What do the Ureters pass inferior to in males/females?
Males - Vas Deferens
Females - Uterine Arteries

"Water (the ureter) Under the Bridge"
CC

Regions Where Ureters are Narrowed (3):

Implications?
1) Renal Pelvis
2) Ureteric Junction
3) Entrance into Bladder

Renal stones (calculi) lodge at these OR at the very least cause intense pain as they pass!

="Loin to Groin Pain"
Primary Retroperiotoneal Organs:
I ASK U B!

IVC

Aorta
Suprarenal Glands
Kidney

Ureters

Bladder
Secondarily Retroperitoneal Organs:
DAD Please

Descending Colon
Ascending Colon
Duodenum (EXCEPT FIRST PART)

Pancreas (EXCEPT TAIL)
Suprarenal (Adrenal) Glands Structure/Function:
Mesoderm --> Cortex --> Steroid Production

Neural Crest Ectoderm --> Medulla --> Catecholamine Production
Venous Drainage of Suprarenal Glands:
Right = DIRECTLY into IVC

Left = Left Renal Vein
CC

Tumors of Adrenal Medulla
Called Pheochromocytomas

Produce large amounts of catecholamines --> can produce hypertensive crisis!
CC

Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Damage
At risk by deep placement of retractors which punch nerve against the ASIS

ALSO at risk during endoscopic hernia repairs in which TISSUE SAMPLING is employed
Woman Pelvis Measurements (4):
1) True Conjugate = Top of Pubic Symphisis --> Sacral Promontory. ~11 cm. Done Radiologically.

2) Diagonal Conjugate = Bottom of Pubic Symphisis --> Sacral Promontory. Diagonal - 1.5 cm = True. Done manually via Vaginal Examination.

3) Bispinous = Ischial Spine --> Ischial Spine. Done by Physical Examination.

4) Bituberous = Ischial Tuberosity --> Ischial Tuberosity. Done by Physical Examination.
CC

Relaxin Hormone
Ovarian hormone which relaxes pelvic ligaments prior to delivery of baby.
Action of Piriformis and Obturator Internus Muscles:
Laterally Rotate Hip
CC

Weakening of Levator Ani Portion of Pelvic Diaphragm:
May result in Urinary Stress Incontinence, Uterine or Rectal Prolapse
Anal Triangle
Boundaries:
Lateral = Lower portion of obturator internus
Superior-Medial = Levator Ani
Inferior = Skin of Perineum

Contents:
1) Anus in Center
2) Ischioanal Fossa (filled with fat)
Superficial Perineal Pouch
The Space BETWEEN 1) Membranous Layer of Superficial Perineal Fascia (Colle's Fascia) and 2) Perineal Membrane

Contents:
1) External Genitalia
2) Superficial Perineal Muscles
3) Branch of Internal Pudendal Vessels = Perineal Artery
4) Branch of Pudendal Nerve = Perineal Nerve
Deep Perineal Pouch
The Space BETWEEN 1) Perineal Membrane and 2) Inferior Fascia of Pelvic Diaphragm

Contents:
__________________________
BOTH SEXES:
1) Urethra
2) Inferior Portion of Tubular External Urethral Sphincter
3) Branch of Internal Pudendal Vessels = Dirsal Artery
4) Branch of Pudendal Nerve = Nerve of Penis or Clitoris

MALES ONLY:
1) Deep Transverse Perineal Muscle + Sphincter Urethrae Muscle
2) Bulbourethral Glands

FEMALES ONLY:
1) SMOOTH Deep Transverse Perineal Muscle
2) External Urethral Sphincter w/ Compressor and Urethrovaginal Sphincter Portions
CC

Traumatic Rupture of Spongy Penile Urethra
Extravasation (collection) of Urine into Superficial Perineal Pouch (Space)

Where can this extend to?
1) Scrotum
2) Around the Penis
3) Superiorly into Lower Abdomen

Where will the urine NOT extend to?
NOT POSTERIORLY!
Why? Superficial Fascia attaches to perineal membrane's POSTERIOR edge!)
Action of Ischiocavernosus Muscle
Compresses Crura, Assisting in Erection
Action of Bulbospongiosus Muscle
Compresses Spongiosum to Empty Urethra of Urine or Semen

Assists in Erection via Slow Venous Drainage
Action of Smooth Muscle in Dartos Fascia (Superficial Fascia) of the Scrotum
Wrinkles the Skin --> Reduces Surface Area --> Assists in Temp Regulation
What are the Gonads (both Testes AND Ovaries) extremely sensitive to?
Pressure!

Keep in mind during Physical Exam!
CC

Open Processus Vaginalis in Young Male Children
Peritoneal fluid can enter space between tunica vaginalis layers

Fluid can then drain back into the abdominal cavity when the child sleeps

This is called a HYDROCELE
CC

Vasectomy
Ductus Deferens is divided bilaterally at the Upper Scrotum where it is about to enter the superficial ring
CC

What part of the female genitalia is torn or incised (episiotomy) during childbirth?
Frenulum of the Labia Minora (Fourchette)
CC

Urethra Damage During Caterization or Other Instrumentation Procedures
Membranous Urethra can be perforated because it is the NARROWEST portion
CC

Ramifications of Shortness of the Urethra in Females (~4 cm)
Bladder Infections (Cystitis) and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are more common in females!
CC

Prostatic Cancer
Found in LATERAL and POSTERIOR Lobes

When present, cause elevation in Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA)
CC

Enlargement of the Prostate or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Affects the MIDDLE Lobe!

Result: Compresses the bladder neck causing urination difficulties!
Most Gravity Dependent Area in Pelvic Cavity (aka where would flow go) in Males vs Females
Males: Rectovesical Space (b/w Bladder and Rectum)

Females: Rectouterine Space (b/w Uterus and Rectum)

Females also have a space between the Bladder and Uterus but is less dependent.
Parts of GI tract located in Pelvis (5)?
Lower Ileum
Cecum
Appendix
Sigmoid Colon
Rectum
Indication of Ruptured Appendix on a CT:
Air and Fluid Behind Cecum
What is worse, an Intraperitoneal or Extraperitoneal Bladder Rupture?
Intraperitoneal!

Must treat it quickly, time is critical!
What separates the pelvic cavity from the Ischiorectal Fossa?
Levator Ani Muscle!
Where does the Rectal/Hemorrhoidal Vein Drain?
Most of it drains into IVC

Small portion (upper and middle 1/3) drain into IMA which is a contributory to the Hepatic Portal Vein!

Thus, rectal cancer can spread to diff areas because lymphatics follow the venous drainage.
Where might testicular cancer spread?
Into abdomen (not pelvis). Why?

Testicular/Ovarian Vein comes DIRECTLY off abdominal aorta


R-Side Drainage = DIRECTLY to IVC

L-Side Drainage = to Left Renal Vein
In a male, what would fracture of the pelvis likely damage?
PROSTATIC Urethra
Visceral Pain in Abdomen
Referred Pain

Dull, Poorly Localized, w/ Emotional Component
Locating the Ureter:
In retroperitoneum...ALWAYS!

Posterior to Colon
Associated with Gonadal Vessels
Sigmoid Sulcus Points to LEFT Ureter
Peristalsis in Ureters
Occurs in BOTH DIRECTIONS
Injury of the Ureter in MALES and Associated Nerve Damage
Proximal Injury - Sympathetic Nerves Affected
Result: Retrograde or NO Ejaculation

Distal Injury - Parasympathetic Nerves Affected
Result: Impotence
Upper vs Lower GI Bleeding
Boundary is Ligament of Trietz (Suspensory Ligament)!

Upper = Bright Red, Vomitus, Coffee-ground color if blood stays in stomach an hour or two, PAINFUL

Lower = Usually NOT PAINFUL, in anal canal IF painful, blood seen in stool
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of Gall Bladder

Starts as MIDLINE, VISCERAL Pain

ONCE it reaches extent of touching the Parietal Peritoneum, get LOCALIZED, SOMATIC pain in RUQ
Shoulder Dystocia
Babies head delivers and then retracts due to the bony shoulder girdle of the baby getting lodged in the bony pelvis of the mother = "Turtle Sign"

Results:
1) Injury to Baby and/or Mom
2) Hypoxia to Baby
3) Erb's Palsy (Most Common) - Brachial Plexus Injury

Increased risk if mother is diabetic and or obese

How to resolve?
1) McRobert's and Suprapubic Pressure Maneuvers
2) Delivery of Posterior Arm (dangerous, can fracture humerus)
Excessive Traction on Umbilical Cord while the Uterus is STILL ATTACHED to the Placenta
Result: Inverted Uterus!

Cant pull too hard/ need to wait until the placenta detaches from the uterus to pull the cord
Post-Partum (birth) Hemorrhage
Most Common Cause = Uterine Atony

Occurs when Uterus fails to contract = Uterine Spiral Arteries NOT Squeezed = Hemorrhage
Uterine Blood Supply/Uterine Ligation:
1) Uterine Artery (Major)
2) Ovarian Artery (Minor)

With ligation of these arteries, MUST be CAREFUL to not damage a URETER ("Water under the Bridge")
Tender Abdominal Incision Causes:
1)Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

2) Hematoma
Abdominal Hematoma
Subfacial Hematoma

Usually due to Rectus Abdominis Muscle

Thus, usually found in RECTUS SHEATH
Colonic Polyp Size
Size Matters!

<5 mm = 0% Malig
5-10 mm = 1% Malig
1-2 cm = 10% Malig
>2 cm = 50% Malig
What does diverticulitis look like on a CT?
Thickened Colon Wall!
Where should a feeding tube be inserted?
DISTAL to Ligament of Trietz (Lower GI)!

Why? Decreases chances of Aspiration
Diagnosis of:

1) Small Bowel Inflammation
2) Dilated Small Bowel
1) Crohns Disease
2) Inguinal Hernia
Porcelain Gall Bladder:
Calcified Gall Bladder Wall
What results from an Anterior Abdominal Wall Herniation?
SMALL Bowel Obstruction!
Which compartment in the leg lacks a major artery?
Lateral (Evertor) Compartment: Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus/Brevis
When the abdomen is opened, are the retroperitoneal structures visible?
NO!

As a result, X-Ray evaluation is essential!
Adrenal Venous Drainage
Right = IVC

Left = Left Renal Vein (Greater Potential for Collateral Circulation than Right)
Layers Surrounding External Surface of Kidneys
Deep-->Superficial:

Renal Capsule --> Perinephric Fat (Perinephric Space) --> Gerota's Fascia --> Paranephric Space --> Retroperitoneal Fat
Tumor Thrombus Staging:
1: Renal Vein
2: INFRAhepatic
3: INTRAheptatic
4: SUPRAhepatic
Causes of:

1) Intraperitoneal Bladder Rupture
2) Extraperitoneal Bladder Rupture
1) Direct blow to abdomen when bladder is full of urine - requires surgery

2) Pelvic Fracture - heals with rest
Urethral Injuries
Most common in males

Posterior urethral trauma almost always associated with Pelvic fracture
Primary lymphatic drainage for Testicular Tumors
Periaortic Lymph Nodes at level of Renal Hilum

During surgery, Retroperitoneal Sympathetic Nerve Trunks and Ganglia are commonly injured, affecting sexual function!

-Normal Erection (Parasympathetic)
-No Ejaculate - Due to No Emission or Retrograde Ejaculation!
Retroperitoneal Nerves:
Superior Hypogastric Plexus: T12-L3 Lumbar SYMPATHETICS

Support emission and anterograde ejaculation (closure of bladder neck at time of ejaculation)
Innervation of Perineal Branch of Pudendal Nerve:
Superficial Perineal Muscles (3):

1) Superficial Transverse Perineal Muscle

2) Ischiocavernosus Muscle

3) Bulbospongiosus Muscle
Components of Spermatic Cord:
TV CD PG

Testicular Artery
Vas Deferens

Cremasteric Artery
Deferential Artery

Pampiniform Venous Plexus
Genital Branch of Genitofemoral Nerve
What produces the septum in the scrotum which divides it into 2 cavities?
Darto's Fascia!

Produces Scrotal Raphe externally
What is the name for the space BETWEEN the Labia Majora?
Pudendal Cleft
Extension of Labia Minora ANTERIOR to Clitoris:

POSTERIOR to Clitoris:
ANTERIOR = Prepuce of Clitoris

Posterior = Frenulum of Clitoris
Male:Female Genital Homologs

1) Scrotum:
2) Spongy Urethra:
3) Penis:
4) Bulb of Penis:
5) Prostate Gland:
6) Bulbourethral Glands:
7) Gubernaculum Testis:
8) Testis:
1) Labia Majora
2) Labia Minora
3) Clitoris
4) Bulb of Vestibule
5) Paraurethral Gland (of Skene)
6) Greater Vestibular Glands (of Bartholin)
7) Round Ligament of Uterus
8) Ovary
Ligaments Supporting Bladder in Males vs Females:
Males = PuboPROSTATIC

Females = PuboVESICAL
Most muscular organ of the body relative to its size?
Vas Deferens!
Salpingitis
Inflammation of Uterine Tubes

Caused by the spread of peritonitis (since the uterine tubes open into peritoneal cavity)

Can cause scarring, a major cause of infertility
Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Innervation:
Sensory over the Ischioanal Fossa
Great Saphenous Vein Uses Clinically
Commonly used for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Why? Readily accessible (very superficial), long, walls are fairly muscular

If used, vein is reversed so that the valves do not obstruct bloodflow
Function of Ligaments of the Hip Joint?
Limit EXTENSION
Dislocations of Hip Joint
Weakest Part = Inferior Aspect of Joint

Most commonly occur in traffic accidents producing a direct impact on the knee

Causes femur to be driven posteriorly
Blood Supply to Head and Neck of Femur
Majority, if not all, comes from Medial Circumflex Femoral Artery which joins Lateral Circumflex Femoral Artery on posterior surface

Damage to Medial Circumflex Femoral results in avascular necrosis of head of femur

Blood flow through the artery of the Ligamentum Teres is NOT sufficient to sustain the bone
Femoral Nerve Innervation
(Anterior Compartment of Thigh Except for Psoas Major and Tensor Fasciae Latae)

1) Iliacus
2) Sartorius
3) Rectus Femoris
4) Vastus Medialis
5) Vastus Intermedius
6) Vastus Lateralis
Nerve Innervation of Psoas Major Muscle
Ventral Rami of Lumbar Nerves L1, L2, L3
What lies between the Anterior and Posterior Divisions of the Obturator Nerve?
Adductor Brevis Muscle!
Action of Iliacus Muscle
Flexes and Rotates Thigh Laterally
Action of Psoas Major Muscle
Flexes and Stabilizes Thigh at Hip Joint

Flexes Trunk
Action of Sartorius Muscle
Flexes and Rotates THIGH Laterally

Flexes and Rotates LEG Medially
Action of Rectus Femoris Muscle
Flexes THIGH

Extends LEG
Action of Vastus Medialis/Intermedius/Lateralis
Extends Leg
Action of Tensor Fasciae Latae
Flexes, Abducts, Rotates Thigh Medially
Innervation of Obturator Nerve?
Medial Compartment of Thigh

1) Adductor Longus
2) Adductor Brevis
3) Adductor Magnus (+ Sciatic Nerve)
4) Pectineus (+ Femoral Nerve)
5) Gracilis
6) Obturator Externus
Action of Adductor Longus/Brevis
Adducts, Flexes, and Rotates Thigh Laterally
Action of Adductor Magnus
Adducts, Flexes, and Extends Thigh
Action of Pectineus Muscle
Adducts and Flexes Thigh
Action of Gracilis Muscle
Adducts and Flexes THIGH

Flexes and Rotates LEG Medially
Femoral Triangle
Boundaries:
Inguinal Ligament, Sartorius Muscle, Adductor Longus Muscle

Floor = Iliopsoas and Pectineus Muscles

Contents: NAVEL (Lateral-->Medial)

N = Femoral Nerve
A = Femoral Artery
V = Femoral Vein
E = Empty Space
L = Lymphatics
Route for Cannulation of the Heart:
Left Side of Heart = Through Left Femoral ARTERY

Right Side of Heart = Through Right Femoral VEIN
Function of Femoral Sheath?
Allows Femoral Vessels to Glide Deep to the Inguinal Ligament during movements of the hip joint
Contents of Femoral Sheath?
Femoral Vessels

NOT the Femoral Nerve!
Innervation of Superior Gluteal Nerve
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus

Tensor Fasciae Latae
Innervation of Inferior Gluteal Nerve
Gluteus Maximus
Nerve to Obturator Internus Innervation
Obturator Internus
Superior Gemellus
Nerve to Quadratus Femoris
Quadratus Femoris
Inferior Gemellus
Action of Gluteus Maximus Muscle
Extends and Rotates Thigh Laterally
Action of Gluteus Medius/Minimus
Abducts and Rotates Thigh Medially
Action of Piriformis, Superior Gemellus, Inferior Gemellus, Quadratus Femoris, Obturator Externus
Rotates Thigh Laterally
Action of Obturator Internus Muscle
Abducts and Rotates Thigh Laterally
Pes Anserinus
Structure formed by Tendons of Sartorius, Semitendinosus and Gracilis Muscles inserting together on Medial Surface of Tibia
Action of Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, and Biceps Femoris Muscles
Extends THIGH

Flexes and Rotates LEG Medially
1) Tibial Division of Sciatic Nerve Innervation

2) Common Fibular Nerve Division of Sciatic Nerve Innervation
1) Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, LONG head of Biceps Femoris

2) SHORT head of Biceps Femoris
Hurdlers Injury
Avulsion of Ischial Tuberosity

May be caused by forcible flexion of the hip with an extended knee
What does ACL Prevent?

PCL?
ACL - Hyperextension at Knee, A Displacement of Tibia, P Displacement of Femur

PCL - Hyperflexion at Knee, P Displacement of Tibia, A Displacement of Femur
Terrible Triad
Most commonly damaged knee structures:

1) Medial Meniscus
2) ACL
3) Medial Collateral Ligament
What Muscle is Affected with an Avulsion Injury to the ASIS?

AIIS?

Ischial Tuberosity?
ASIS = Sartorius

AIIS = Rectus Femoris

Ischial Tuberosity = Hamstrings
Segond Fracture
Avulsion of LATERAL Tibial Condyle

Associated with ACL Injury

Common in Dancers/Football Players who twist on pivot
Direction of Patellar Dislocation (Subluxation)
Lateral!

Why? Lateral Facet is LONGER and more HORIZONTAL in direction
Most commonly torn Menisci?
Medial!

However, Discoid Lateral Menisci is most commonly torn in Children!
Sensory Exam for Compartment Syndrome:

1) Anterior
2) Lateral
3) Superficial Posterior
4) Deep Posterior
1) Deep Peroneal (Fibular) Nerve- First Web Space

2) Superficial Peroneal (Fibular) Nerve - Dorsum of Foot

3) Sural Nerve - Internal Foot

4) Posterior Tibia Nerve - Sole of Foot
Compartment Syndrome Myths (3):
1) Lose Pulses - False, this is a late finding!

2) Elevate Leg - False, do NOT elevate!

3) Will not evolve - False, it WILL evolve!
Pressure and Compartment Syndrome
Diastolic BP - Compartment Pressure < 30 mmHg = Compartment Syndrome!
What is the ONLY major branch of the Femoral Nerve that continues BELOW the Knee?
Saphenous Nerve!

Cutaneous Innervation of Skin on Medial Surface of Leg/Foot
What gives rise to the following:

1) Medial and Lateral Plantar ARTERIES:

2) Medial and Lateral Plantar NERVES:
1) Posterior Tibial Artery

2) Tibial Nerve
Joints of Ankle (2):
1) TRUE ANKLE JOINT - Articulation of Tibia and Fibula w/ Talus - Plantar/Dorsi-Flexion

2) SUBTALAR JOINT - Posterior Talcalcaneal Joint + Talocalcaneonavicular Joint - Inversion and Eversion
Medial Collateral Ligament of Ankle AKA Deltoid Ligament (4):
1) Tibionavicular Ligament

2) Anterior Tibiotalar Ligament

3) Posterior Tibiotalar Ligament

4) Tibiocalcaneal Ligament
Lateral Collateral Ligament of Ankle (3):
Weaker than Medial Collateral Ligament!

1) Anterior Talofibular Ligament

2) Posterior Talofibular Ligament

3) Calcaneofibular Ligament
Deep Fibular Nerve Innervation (6):
Anterior Compartment of Leg (4):
1) Tibialis Anterior
2) Extensor Hallucis Longus
3) Extensor Digitorum Longus
4) Fibularis Tertius

Muscles on Dorsum of Foot (2):
1) Extensor Digitorum Brevis
2) Extensor Hallucis Brevis
1) Action of Tibialis Anterior

2) Action of Fibularis Tertius
1) Dorsiflexes and INVERTS Foot

2) Dorsiflexes and EVERTS Foot
Action of Extensor Hallucis Longus
Extend Big Toe

Dorsiflexes and Inverts Foot
Action of Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extends Toes

Dorsiflexes Foot
Superficial Fibular Nerve Innervation:
Lateral Compartment (2):
1) Fibularis Longus
2) Fibularis Brevis
Action of Fibularis Longus/Brevis:
Plantarflexes and Everts Foot
Where do Longus/Brevis Extensors Attach on the Foot?
Longus Extensors - Distal Phalanges

Brevis Extensors - Middle Phalanges
1) Action of Extensor Digitorum Brevis:

2) Action of Extensor Hallucis Brevis:
1) Extends Toes

2) Extends BIG Toe
Tibial Nerve Innervation (7):
Superficial Posterior Leg (3):
1) Gastrocnemius
2) Soleus
3) Plantaris

Deep Posterior Leg (4):
1) Popliteus
2) Flexor Hallucis Longus
3) Flexor Digitorum Longus
4) Tibialis Posterior
Action of Gastrocnemius
Plantar Flexes Foot

Flexes Knee
Action of Soleus
Plantar Flexes Foot
Action of Plantaris and Popliteus
Flexes and Rotates Leg Medially
Action of Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flexes Distal Phalanx of Big Toe
Action of Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexes Lateral Four Toes

Plantar Flexes Foot
Action of Tibialis Posterior
Plantar Flexes and Inverts Foot
Common Fibular Nerve Injury
Most Injured Nerve in Lower Limb due to Superficial Position

Results:
1) Loss of Eversion
2) Loss of Dorsiflexion
3) Loss of Sensation on Anterolateral Aspect of Leg AND Dorsum of Foot
Arrangement of Tendons/Vessels at Medial Malleolus
Anterior --> Posterior

Tom Dick and A Very Nervous Harry

tendon of the Tibialis posterior
tendon of the flexor Digitorum longus
posterior tibial Artery and Vein
tibial Nerve
tendon of flexor Hallucis longus
Medial Plantar Nerve Innervation (4):
Layer 1:
1) Abductor Hallucis
2) Flexor Digitorum Brevis

Layer 2:
1) First Lumbrical

Layer 3:
1) Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Lateral Plantar Nerve Innervation:
Layer 1:
1) Abductor Digiti Minimi

Layer 2:
1) Quadratus Plantae
2) Second, Third, and Fourth Lumbricals

Layer 3:
1) Adductor Hallucis, Oblique Head
2) Adductor Hallucis, Transverse Head
3) Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

Layer 4:
1) Plantar Interossei (3)
2) Dorsal Interossei (4)
1) Action of Abductor Hallucis

2) Action of Abductor Digiti Minimi
1) Abducts Big Toe

2) Abducts Little Toe
Action of Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Flexes Middle Phalanges of Lateral Four Toes
1) Action of Flexor Hallucis Brevis

2) Action of Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
1) Flexes Big Toe

2) Flexes Little Toe
Action of Quadratus Plantae
Aids in Flexing Toes
Action of Lumbricals
Flex Metatarsophalangeal Joints

Extend Interphalangeal Joints
Action of Adductor Hallucis Oblique Head AND Transverse Head
Adduct Big Toe
1) Action of Plantar Interossei

2) Action of Dorsal Interossei
Both Sets:
Flex Proximal Phalanges
Extend Distal Phalanges

1) ADduct Toes
2) ABduct Toes
1) COG of Entire Body:

2) COG of Portion Superior to Hip Joint:
1) S2

2) T11
What prevents the trunk from falling into Hyperextension?
Iliofemoral Ligament

Iliopsoas
Quiet Upright Posture and Knee Joint Locking/Unlocking
Locks via MEDIAL Rotation of Femur on Tibia

Unlocks via Popliteus Muscle causing LATERAL Rotation of Femur on Tibia
What prevents Dorsiflexion of Ankle during Quiet, Upright Posture?
Soleus Muscle!

Some people use Gastrocnemius which also prevents HYPEREXTENSION of Knee
Muscle Function during Walking
Function more to Control Effects of Gravity and Momentum RATHER THAN to Propel Body Forward

How? Muscle's ability to RESIST Lengthening (Isometric Contraction) RATHER THAN Active Contraction (Isotonic Contraction)
Muscles Involved in GAIT
Phase 1: Swing Initiation
-Iliopsoas - Early Swing/Late Stance

Phase 2: Swing
-Hamstring - Just prior to Heel Strike through a short time after (prevents HYPEREXTENSION on contact)
-Hamstring + Gluteus Maximus - Prevent Trunk from Jack-Knifing
-Sartorius - Flexes Knee at Toe-off and well into swing phase

Phase 3: Stance
-Quadriceps - Early stance just after heel-strike - Prevents knee from collapsing into Flexion

Phase 4: Toe Off
-Triceps Surae (Gastrocnemius + Soleus) - Latter Half of Stance - Prevents collapse of Ankle into Dorsiflexion
Which flexor of knee is NOT used during Swing Phase of walking?
Gastrocnemius!

Why? Also Plantar Flexes Foot, which is bad while walking!
Ankle Inversion caused by Toe-Out Walking is resisted by what?
Fibularis Longus and Brevis!
Gluteus Muscles and GAIT
Gluteus Medius/Minimus - Prevent dipping of Pelvis on Swing Side during Stance Phase - Acts on Stance Side!

Gluteus Maximus - Fairly Silent in GAIT
Trendelenburg Sign
When standing on one leg, opposite side sags downward --> indicates weakened or non functional Gluteus Medius on Supported Side
High Stepping or Steppage Gait
Injury to Deep Fibular Nerve of Anterior Compartment of Leg = Loss of Dorsiflexion of Foot

Compensation: Patient picks limb up higher than normal via excessive flexion of hip

Stance Phase Begins with Foot Landing Flat, NOT Heel Strike
Splanchnic (Sympathetic Ganglia -->White Rami Communicantes-->Symathetic Trunk--> Splanchnics) Nerves Formed From (4):
T5-9 = Greater Thoracic Splanchnic

T10-11 = Lesser Thoracic Splanchnic

T12 = Least Thoracic Splanchnic

L1-2 = Lumbar Splanchnic
POST-SYNAPTIC SYMPATHETIC NERVE Plexuses of Abdomen/Pelvis and General Innervations (8):
College Students Rent Apartments In Student Heavy Populations

C = Celiac Plexus - Foregut

S = Superior Mesenteric Plexus - Midgut

R = Renal Plexus - Kidney

A = Aortic Plexus - Between SMA/IMA

I = Inferior Mesenteric Plexus - Hindgut

S = Superior Hypogastric Plexus - Continuation of Aortic Plexus TO Pelvic Brim

H = Hypogastric Plexus - Continuation of Superior Hypo AROUND Rectum INTO Pelvis

P = Pelvic AKA Inferior Hypogastric Plexus - Pelvic Organs
What region of abdomen and or pelvis is innervated by PARASYMPATHETICS?
Vagus
________
1) FOREGUT Organs
2) MIDGUT Organs

Sacral (S2,3,4)
______________
3) Hindgut
4) Pelvic Organs
What Ganglia(s) do PARASYMPATHETIC Fibers Pass THROUGH?
1) Celiac Ganglion

2) Superior Mesenteric Ganglion

3) Aorticorenal Ganglion

Do NOT Synapse though!
Splanchnic Nerves are ALWAYS _______, but EITHER ________ OR ____________.
Presynaptic

Sympathetic

Parasympathetic
What Nerve Plexuses are a MIX of both Presynaptic PARA Parasympathetic and POST-Synaptic Sympathetic Fibers?
1) Celiac

2) Superior Mesenteric

3) Inferior Hypogastric (AKA Pelvic)
Visceral Pain Sensation Confusion w/ Somatic Pain Sensation
Visceral Afferent Fibers Return to the SAME Spinal Cord Levels from which their SYMPATHETIC Innervation Arose

Problem? So do the SOMATIC Pain Afferent Fibers!

Visceral/Somatic Afferent Pain Fibers probably synapse on the SAME INTERNEURON for Conscious Pain Sensation.

Result: Pain Sensation ARISING from an Internal organ is PERCEIVED as coming from Skin/Muscle

Why Somatic? There is Good Cerebral Cortex Representation for Somatic Areas (better than Visceral) AND Somatic Pain is BETTER Localized
Referred Pain:

1) Appendix
2) Gall Bladder
3) Pancreas
4) Diaphragm
5) Stomach
1) Epigastric or Paraumbilical Region
2) Ribs 6-9 and THEN Inferior Angle of Scapula on RIGHT Side
3) Upper Abdomen and/or Back at T10-L2
4) Referred to Shoulder Region
5) Epigastric Region
General Pathways for:

1) Visceral Pain

2) Vague Sensations of Distention and Nausea
1) Sympathetics

2) Parasympathetics
Blood Supply of Regions of Stomach:

1) Cardiac
2) Fundus
Cardiac = Left Gastric Artery

Fundus = Short Gastric Arteries