Can you name the Lower Extremities?

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medial sural cutaneous arises from which nerve?
the knee jerk reflex tests which nerve roots?
achilles tendon
roots of superior gluteal nerve
which ligament prevents medial displacement of the tibia and femur
innervates skin on the posterolateral side of the leg
roots of tibial nerve
venous inflammation with thrombus formation that occurs in the superficial veins in the lower limb, leading to pulmonary embolism
fracture to the shaft of the fibular neck would most likely injure what structure and cause foot drop?
which region is a common site for intramuscular injection of medications?
Loss of eversion with no foot drop suggests an injury to which nerve?
painful condition of the anterior portion of the leg along the thin bone the tibia. Caused by swollen muscles in the anterior compartment
a posterior sliding of the tibia on the femur due to a rupture of the ACL
Foot drop or loss of dorsiflexion suggests injury to which nerve
gluteal gait results in the paralysis of what muscle?
the obturator internus, the gluteus minimus, gluteus medius, and the piriformis attach here...
roots of inferior gluteal nerve?
provides insertion for tensor fascia lata and gluteus maximus
allows the passage of the femoral artery and vein into the popliteal fossa
great saphenous vein drains into
gastocnemius and the soleus comprise?
prevents backward sliding of the tibia onto the femur
impaired flexion of the hip and impaired extension of the leg suggests damage to which nerve?
Refers to a complete or partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, and the medial meniscus. Indicated by obvious swelling in the suprapatellar port
waddling gait characterized by the pelvis falling or drooping toward the unaffected side when the opposite leg is raised at each step
which nerve can be injured in intramuscular injection of medications?
intermittent or continuous pain perceived as originating in an absent or amputated limb
characterized by ischemic necrosis of the muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg. Occurs due to the compression of arteries by swollen muscles following excessive exertion.
the hip joint is deepened by the?
evertors of the foot lie in which compartment of the leg?
which portion of the gluteal region is the safest site for intramuscular injection of medications?
roots of obturator nerve
arises from the posterior intercondylar area of tibia and inserts into the lateral surface of the medial femoral condyle
innervates skin on the lateral leg and the skin on the dorsum of the foot
a deformity in which the tibia is bent medially
what attaches to the adductor tubercle?
arises from the intercondylar area of tibia and inserts into medial lateral condyle of the femur
innervates skin on the medial side of the leg and foot
the hamstrings arise originate from?
LE Unit 1
a localized swelling at the medial side of the first metatarsalphalageal joint
small branches from the popliteal artery that provides blood supply to knee
ligament that limits hyperflexion of the knee
formed by the union of medial sural cutaneous and lateral sural cutaneous nerves
lower limb skeleton arise from which embryonic germ layer
origin of the hamstrings from the ischial tuberosity is avulsed
innervate the skin of the gluteal region
innervates the skin of the buttock, posterior thigh, and posterior calf
which artery supplies the most blood to the head and neck of the femur?
sudden involuntary painful contraction of muscles of the lower limb. Caused by muscle fatigue, overexertion, dehydration, and depletion or imbalance of salts and minerals.
pain in lower back that radiates down the lower thigh and into the lower back
oburator nerve arises from?
vein commonly coronary artery bypass surgery
innervates skin on the back of the leg, and lateral side of ankle, heel, and foot.
dislocation of the femoral head usually occurs with age and is associated with which disease?
a deformity in which the tibia is bent or twisted laterally.
fracture of the neck of the femur would most likely result in the injury of which artery?
Superior and inferior gluteal nerve arise from?
largest sesamoid bone in the body
pathway for the piriformis muscle
weakness in adduction and a lateral tingling of the lower thigh during walking suggests damage to which nerve?
occurs when the contents of the abdomen (usually part of the small intestine) push through a weak point or tear the thin muscular wall of the abdomen, which holds the abdominal or
weakened abduction of the thigh and a gluteal gait suggest damage to which nerve?
insertion for the pectineus
resists inversion of the foot
a forward sliding of the tibia on the femur due to a rupture of the ACL
lesser saphenous vein drains into
round ligament of the head of the femur
complex symptom resulting from the tibial nerve or its medial and lateral plantar branches in tarsal tunnel, with pain numbness, and tingling sensations on the ankle, heel, and sol
fatigue fracture in the metatarsals
fracture of the lower end of the fibula. Caused by forced eversion of the foot.
usually causes a rapid swelling of the injured knee joint
superior and inferior gluteal artery arises from?
A dislocated knee or fracture of the distal femur would most likely injure which artery?
the ankle joint is what type of joint?
forms the heel of the foot
seen in a fracture of the femoral neck, dislocated hip joint, or weakness and paralysis of the gluteus medius or maximus causing inability to abduct hip
loss of plantar flexion suggests injury to which nerve?
impaired extension at the hip, knee flexion, loss of dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, and loss of inversion and eversion suggest damage to which nerve?
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stain, streching, or tearing of the origin of the flexor and adductor of the thigh
an alteration of the angle made by the axis of femoral neck to the axis so that the angle exceeds 135, making the femoral neck straighter
femoral artery arises from
musculature of the lower limbs arise from which embryonic germlayer?
longest and strongest bone of the body
weight bearing medial bone of the body
the superior and inferior gluteal nerves and vessels, the internal pudendal nerves and vessels, the sciatic nerve, posterior femoral cutaneous, and the nerves to the obturator inte
provides sensation to the skin on the anterior and lateral aspects of the thigh
the gracilis, the semitendinosis, and the sartorius attach here...
prevents overeversion of the foot
which nerve is vulnerable to injury during the repair of varicose veins?
what attaches to the fovea capitis femoris
innervates skin in between 1st and 2nd toes
a condition of limping caused by ischemia of the muscles in the lower limbs and its seen occlusive peripheral arterial diseases particularly in the popliteal arteries and veins
innervates the skin on the back of the leg and lateral side of the ankle, heel, and foot
plantarflexors of the foot in which compartment?
test for the integrity of the cruciate ligaments
removal of a prominence on the medial aspect of the first metatarsal head.
roots of common peroneal nerve
roots of sciatic nerve?
pathway for the tendon of the obturator internus
the tibialis posterior, the flexor digitorum longus, posterior tibial artery, tibial nerve, and the flexor hallicus longus are contained in what compartment
attaches to the lesser trochanter
weak member of the adductor group of muscles. often used in transplants to replace damage muscles in the hand
dorsiflexors of the foot lie in which compartment?
ligament that prevents hyperextension of the knee
condition in which the piriformis places pressure on the sciatic nerve
with the avulsion of the tendo calcaneus, which motion of the foot is compromised?
which ligament is torn during an ankle sprain?
reduced elasticity in veins that allow backflow of blood
roots of femoral nerve
most complicated joint
prevents forward sliding of the tibia onto the femur
connects the two menisci
lateral sural cutaneous arises from which nerve?
saphenous nerve arises from which nerve?
an alteration of the angle made by the axis of femoral neck to the axis so that the angle less 135. making the femoral neck more horizontal
this meniscus is hurt more due to its association with the tibial collateral ligament
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Lower Extremities Quiz

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  • Created Sep 22, 2011 in Science
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