Lower Limb — Flashcards

The _____ artery (branch of the posterior tibial artery) is the nutrient artery to the fibula.

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.

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

Hint: anterior/posterior

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

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

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

Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints 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.