Lower Limb — Flashcards

The piriformis normally acts to:- _____ the thigh when extended - abduct the thigh when flexed

The iliotibial band is a fibrous band that originates from the _____ to the proximal tibia and provides lateral knee stability

The main joint involved in _____ longitudinal arch is the Calcaneocuboid joint.

The saphenous nerve is the largest pure sensory branch of the _____ nerve and supplies the medial aspect of the leg

Important ligaments of ankle present on the medial side, and therefore likely to be injured in _____ sprains include:1. Deltoid ligament (Medial collateral ligament)2. Spring ligament (calcaneonavicular ligament)

The lateral surface of the fibula is related to _____ muscles, the anteromedial surface is related to extensors and the posterior surface is related to flexor muscles.

The structure related to the _____ surface of proximal femur is the intertrochanteric crest.

Hint: anterior/posterior

The _____ metatarsophalangeal joint is supplied by the medial plantar nerve.

Peroneus tertius is supplied by _____ nerve

The _____joint is predominantly involved in plantar flexion and dorsiflexion of the foot.