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Anatomical Kinesiology & Human Anatomy: Lower Extremity
EXSC 322: Anatomical Kinesiology & Human Anatomy Test 3: LE
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Undergraduate 3
06/11/2012

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Term
            Follows Function
Definition
Form
Term

What are the 4 Design Considerations for Bipedal Gait and Upright Posture?

 
Definition

1) Stability and mobility in upright posture

2) Ability to raise & control trunk over hindlimbs

3) Ability to balance on one leg

4) Walk with feet underneath body

 
Term

lower extremities are (Larger and heavier/Smaller and lighter) than upper extremities.

 
Definition
Larger and heavier
Term

weight is distributed              within extremities

 
Definition
proximally
Term
The ability to balance on one leg is due to                 
Definition
Well-developed Hip Abductors
Term
A Trendelenburg Gait is due to what?
Definition

WEAK hip Abductors

 
Term

Normal ANGLE OF the Femur is           degrees 

 
Definition
14-15 
Term
What are the 5 articulations of the Pelvis and Hip Complex?
Definition

1x Pubic Symphysis

2x Sacroiliac

2x Femoroacetabular (Hip joint)

 
Term
The hip joint is also known as the            ?
Definition
Femoroacetabular
Term

The Femoroacetabular joint is relatively stable due to what 3 things?

 
Definition

Bony architecture

Strong ligaments

Large supportive muscles

Term
The Femoroacetabular is what type of joint?
Definition
Ball & socket 
Term

The pelvic girdle is joined posteriorly by the             and joined anteriorly at the             

 
Definition

sacrum

pubic symphysis 

Term
List 2 similarities of the hip and shoulder:
Definition

Both Ball-and-socket Joints

Both Labrums

 
Term
List 4 differences between the hip and shoulder:
Definition

• The hip has “Weight Bearing”

• Acetabulum much deeper than glenoid fossa

• Bony support is greater in hip

• L & R shoulder girdles move independently & hip doesn't

 
Term
List the 3 areas of the Pelvic girdle (not articulations): 
Definition

Sacrum

Coccyx

Coxa

 
Term

The sacrum is an extension of spinal column with #      fused vertebrae

 
Definition
5
Term

The coccyx extends (laterally/medially/superiorly/inferiorly)

 
Definition
inferiorly
Term
What are the 3 areas of the Coxa?
Definition

Ilium- upper 2/5

Ischium– posterior & lower 2/5

Pubis– anterior & lower 1/5

 
Term

The Anterior Pelvis is the Origin for             

 
Definition
Hip flexors
Term

The Posterior Pelvis is the Origin for             

 
Definition
hip extensors
Term

The Lateral Pelvis is the Origin for              

 
Definition
hip abductors
Term
The Medial Pelvis is the Origin for              
Definition
hip adductors
Term
All adductor muscles attach to the                          
Definition

Inferior Pubic Ramus

 
Term

Lateral flare =                   

 
Definition
Broader pelvic cavity
Term

Proximal femur is the Insertion point for                            

 
Definition
short muscles of hip & hip adductors
Term
The Pes Anserine has what attachments?
Definition

Satorius

Gracilis

Semitendinosis

(SGT)
Term

The femoral neck holds the femur away from the pelvis in the            plane

 
Definition
Frontal
Term
The femoral neck is designed to                    
Definition
Resist loads
Term

The femoral neck is formed by                  bone

 
Definition
trabecular 
Term
The Angle of inclination of the femoral neck is measured in the                plane
Definition
Frontal 
Term

The Angle of inclination of the femoral neck ranges from 

        °

Definition
90-135°
Term
Coxa Valga is an angle of inclination of              
Definition
greater than 125°
Term
Coxa Valga (shortens/lengthens) the leg.
Definition
lengthens
Term
Coxa Valga (Increases/Reduces) hip abductor effectiveness.
Definition
Reduces
Term
Coxa Valga                 the load in the femoral head
Definition
Increases
Term
Coxa Valga                the load on the femoral neck.
Definition
Reduces
Term
Coxa Vara is an angle of inclination of                 
Definition
less than 125°
Term
Coxa Vara (shortens/lengthens) the leg
Definition
Shortens
Term

Coxa Vara (increases/decreases) abductors effectiveness

 
Definition
increases
Term

Coxa Vara (increases/reduces) load on the femoral head

 
Definition
reduces
Term

Coxa Vara (increases/reduces) load on the femoral neck

 
Definition
increases
Term

Angle of Inclination is measured in the           Plane 

 
Definition
Frontal
Term

Angle of Anteversion is the angle of the femoral neck wrt femoral condyles in the               plane

 
Definition
Transverse
Term
Normal Angle of Anteversion is between             
Definition
12-14°
Term

Excessive Anteversion is the angle of the femoral beyond          ° of medial rotation of the distal femur

 
Definition
14
Term

Internally rotated femur may result in “          ” gait

 
Definition
Toe-in
Term

Retroversion is the angle of the femoral reversed so that distal femur rotates             

 
Definition
Laterally
Term

Externally rotated femur may result in “           ” gait

 
Definition
toe-out
Term
Femoral neck fractures begin due to              
Definition

high tension

 
Term
List 2 Femoral Neck Fracture MOI:
Definition

• Unexpected load (e.g., stepping off a curb)

• Decreased bone mineral density

 
Term
Hip abductors counteract              produced by                  
Definition

bending moment

body weight

 
Term

Hip abductors             tension on            surface of the femoral neck.

 
Definition

Reduce

Superior

Term

 

Muscles involved in hip & pelvic girdle motions depend largely on                        and                     in relation to earth & gravitational forces

 

Definition

direction of movement

position of body

Term
Anterior muscles of the hip are primarily used for what?
Definition

hip flexion

 
Term
Posterior muscles of the hip are primarily used for what?
Definition
Hip extension
Term
Medial muscles of the hip are used for what?
Definition
Hip adduction
Term
Lateral muscles of the hip are used for what?
Definition
Abduction
Term
List the 5 muscles in the Anterior Compartment of the hip musculature:
Definition

Rectus Femoris

Vastus medialis

Vastus intermedius

Vastus lateralis

Sartorius 

 
Term
List the 3 muscles in the Posterior Compartment of the hip musculature:
Definition

Biceps femoris

Semi tendenosis

Semimembranosus

 
Term
List the 5 muscles in the Medial Compartment of the hip musculature:
Definition

Adductor brevis

Adductor longus

Adductor magnus

Pectineus

Gracilis 

 
Term
Iliacus & Psoas Major Muscles (iliopsoas) primary action is what?
Definition
Hip flexion
Term
What muscle is this [image][image]
Definition
Iliacus & Psoas Major Muscles (iliopsoas)
Term

The primary action of the Sartorius Muscle is?

Assists in?

Definition

Hip flexion

 

Hip abduction, Hip ER, Knee flexion

Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Sartorius
Term

The primary action of the Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle is?

Assists in?

Definition

Hip IR

 

Hip flexion

Hip abduction

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle
Term
The primary actions of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle is?
Definition

Hip Extension

Hip ER

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Gluteus Maximus Muscle
Term
What is the primary action of the Gluteus Medius Muscle?
Definition
Hip abduction
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Gluteus Medius Muscle
Term
What is the primary action of the Gluteus Minimus Muscle?
Definition
Hip abduction
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Gluteus Minimus Muscle
Term
What are the Six Deep Lateral Rotator Muscles? And what is their primary action?
Definition

Piriformis, Gemellus superior, Gemellus inferior,

Obturator externus, Obturator internus, Quadratus femoris

&
Hip external rotation
Term
What are the primary actions of the Semitendinosus Muscle?
Definition

Hip extension

Knee flexion

Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Semitendinosus Muscle 
Term
What are the primary actions of the Semimembranosus Muscle?
Definition

Hip extension

Knee flexion

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Semimembranosus Muscle 
Term
What are the primary actions of the Biceps Femoris Muscle?
Definition

Hip Extension

Knee Flexion

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Biceps Femoris Muscle 
Term
What is the action of the Adductor Brevis Muscle?
Definition
Hip adduction
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Adductor Brevis Muscle 
Term
What is the action of the Adductor Longus Muscle?
Definition
Hip Adduction
Term

What is this muscle?

[image]

Definition
Adductor Longus Muscle 
Term
What is the primary action of the Adductor Magnus Muscle?
Definition
Hip adduction 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Adductor Magnus Muscle 
Term
What are the actions of the Pectineus Muscle?
Definition

Hip Flexion

Hip Adduction

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Pectineus Muscle 
Term
What is the primary action of the Gracilis Muscle?
Definition

Hip adduction

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Gracilis Muscle 
Term
What muscles are agonist of hip flexion?
Definition

Psoas

Iliacus

Rectus femoris

Pectineus

TFL

Sartorius

 
Term
What muscles are agonist of hip extension?
Definition

Gluteus Max

Biceps femoris (long head)

Semitendinosus

Semimembranosus

Term
What muscles are agonist of hip abduction?
Definition

Biceps Femoris

Gluteus maximus

Gluteus minimus

Term
What muscles are agonist of hip adduction?
Definition

Adductor brecis

Adductor longus

Adductor Magnus

Gracilus

Term
What muscles are agonist of hip internal rotation?
Definition

Gluteus medius

TFL

Term
What muscles are agonist of hip external rotation?
Definition

Deep 6 lateral rotators

Glut Max

 
Term
The Knee Complex consist of what 2 joints
Definition

Tibofemoral

Patellofemoral
 
Term

The Distal femur is seperated by an                 posteriorly

 
Definition

Intercondylar fossa

 
Term
The Medial condyle is slightly curved in the                 plane
Definition
transverse
Term

The medial condyle is more curved (posteriorly/anteriorly)

 
Definition
posteriorly
Term

Lateral condyle projects more posteriorly in the               plane

 
Definition
sagittal 
Term
The proximal tibia is the        longest bone in the body
Definition
2nd
Term

The patella is imbedded in the            of the              

 
Definition
tendon, quadriceps
Term

The patellas primary function is to                        

 
Definition
improve angle of pull of the quadriceps
Term

The patellas secondary function is to                     

 
Definition
protect quadriceps tendon from excessive friction
Term
The medial meniscus is      shaped and            mobile 
Definition

C

less

Term
The lateral meniscus is      shaped and            mobile
Definition

O

more

Term

The Menisci increase Stability by                             .

 
Definition
deepening tibial plateaus
Term
The Menisci increase contact area by       %
Definition
70
Term
The menisci decreases friction by      %
Definition
20
Term
The menisci are pushed                during knee flexion
Definition
posteriorly
Term

The menisci glide               during knee extension

 
Definition
anteriorly
Term
Meniscal Injuries are the (least/most) common injuries to the knee
Definition
most
Term

The (medial/lateral) menisci are injured more often

 
Definition
medial
Term

The MCL protects against a           stress

 
Definition
valgus
Term
The LCL Protects against a           stress
Definition
varus
Term

The cruciate ligaments are named for their            attachments

 
Definition
Tibial
Term

Tension in PCL increases as the knee (extends/flexes).

 
Definition
flexes
Term

List the “Unhappy Triad”

 
Definition

ACL

MCL

Medial Meniscus

 
Term

Genu recurvatum is                  of the knee

 
Definition
Hyperextnsion
Term
The sagittal plane movement of the knee is
Definition
Flexion/Extension
Term
The frontal plane motion of the knee is
Definition

Varus (Adduction)

Valgus (Abduction)

Term

Normal knees have          of valgus

 
Definition
5-10°
Term

Males typically have Q-angles between           , females between           .

 

Definition

10-14°

15-17°

Term

Genu Varum is a                  Q angle and is also called

                 

Definition

Small or negative

bowleggedness

Term

Genu Valgum is a Q angle                 , and is also called

                 
Definition

>17°

knock-knees

Term
Version of the knee occurs in what plane?
Definition
Transverse
Term
When the knee moves from            to            , the difference in the length of the femoral condyles tends to move the tibia into               relative to the femur 
Definition

full flexion

 full extension

external rotation

Term
The screw home mechanism is believed to enhance the                   of the knee 
Definition
stability
Term

The closer the ICR is to the joint surface, the more           there is between bones. 

 
Definition
rolling
Term

The farther the ICR is from the joint center, the        rolling and more sliding or slipping there is.

 
Definition
less
Term

Patella is thought to lie centered in the                 

 
Definition
trochlear notch
Term

The Angle formed by a line drawn through the largest width of the patella and a line touching the most anterior surface of the medial and lateral femoral condyles is?

 
Definition

Patellar tilt

 
Term

The Angle formed by the lines drawn from the deepest point of the femoral sulcus to the highest point on each condyle is

 
Definition

Sulcus angle

 
Term
Sulcus angle Ranges from             
Definition
125°–155°
Term

The angle formed by a line bisecting the sulcus angle and another line that projects from the apex of the sulcus angle through the peak of the patellar ridge is?

 
Definition
Congruence angle
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Rectus Femoris Muscle
Term
The Rectus Femoris Muscles primary actions are:
Definition

HIP Flexion

KNEE EXTENSION

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Vastus Lateralis Muscle
Term
What is the primary action of the Vastus Lateralis Muscle?
Definition

KNEE Extension

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Vastus Intermedius Muscle
Term
What is the primary action of the Vastus Intermedius Muscle?
Definition

KNEE Extension

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Vastus Medialis Muscle
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Semitendinosus Muscle 
Term
What are the primary actions of the Semitendinosus Muscle?
Definition

HIP Extension

KNEE Flexion

Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Popliteus Muscle 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Gastrocnemius Muscle
Term
What is the primary function of the Gastrocnemius Muscle?
Definition

ANKLE Plantarflexion

 
Term
List: Tom, Dick, And, Harry
Definition

Tibiallis Posterior

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Tibial Artery

Flexor Hallucis Longus

Term

              (external) tibial torsion

Normal ranges from              

 
Definition

Lateral

20°-40°

Term

Distal end of the tibia is             rotated in the transverse plane wrt proximal end of the tibia

 
Definition
laterally
Term
The Lateral Malleolus is Oriented            and             allows some weight bearing
Definition
laterally, inferiorly
Term

The Calcaneus also know as the "           bone" is the (Smallest/Largest) of the tarsal bones.

 
Definition

Heel

Longest

Term
The Navicular has     Anterior facets
Definition
3
Term

The Cuboid has     anterior facets

 
Definition
2
Term
There are    Cuneiform bones and they Help form the               arch
Definition

3

Transverse

Term

The     metatarsal projects inferiorly to provide attachment for the                           

 
Definition

5th

peroneus brevis tendon

Term
The Proximal Tibiofibular Joint is what kind of joint?
Definition

Gliding joint

 
Term
The Distal Tibiofibular Joint is what kind of joint?
Definition
syndesmosis joint
Term
The Distal Tibiofibular Joint forms the           (cavity) for the talus
 
Definition
mortise
Term
The Talocrural (Ankle) joint is the articulation between what?
Definition

talus and the tibia and fibula

 
Term
The Lateral collateral ligament of the ankle has what 5 ligaments?
Definition

Anterior tibiofibular

Posterior tibiofibular

Anterior talofibular

Posterior talofibular

Calcaneofibular

 
Term

Medial collateral (deltoid) ligament of the ankle has what 3 ligaments/attachments?

 
Definition

Tibiospring

Tibionavicular

Posterior tibiotalar

 
Term
What are the 3 types of ankle sprains?
Definition

Lateral Ankle Sprain

Medial Ankle Sprain

Syndesmotic Sprain

 
Term

ICR of ankle moves:

              during plantarflexion

               during dorsiflexion

                with inversion

              with eversion

 
Definition

Posteriorly

Anteriorly

Medially

Laterally

Term

The Talocrural Joint has a(n)              joint axis

 
Definition
Oblique
Term
Pronation of the foot includes what 3 movements?
Definition

Ankle dorsiflexion

Abduction

Eversion

 

 
Term
Supination of the foot includes what 3 movements?
Definition

Plantarflexion

Adduction

Inversion

Term

What ankle movement is this?

[image]

Definition
Pronation
Term

What ankle movement is this?

[image]

Definition
Supination
Term

The Subtalar Joint is the Articulation of the           and

              

Definition
talus, calcaneus
Term

The          axis of the subtalar joint motions consists of           and            

 
Definition

Oblique

pronation

supination

Term

If the STJ (subtalar joint) axis lies closer to long axis of the foot mostly            and            

 
Definition

inversion

eversion

Term

If the STJ (subtalar joint) axis lies closer to long axis of the leg mostly           and           

 
Definition

abduction

adduction

Term
The Two axes of motion of the Transverse Tarsal Joint are? And they contribute to what movements repectively?
Definition

Longitudinal axis: inversion and eversion

Oblique axis: plantarflexion and dorsiflexion

 
Term

The Distal Intertarsal joints have                        movement 

 
Definition
Very limited
Term

Mobility (increases/decreases) from 3rd-5th tarsometatarsal joints

 
Definition
increases
Term

The Metatarsophalangeal joints are what type of joints?

And are associated with what injury?

Definition

Condyloid joints (bi-axial)

“Turf toe”

 
Term
What are the actions of the Plantar Fascia?
Definition

Provides stabilization to the plantar surface

&

Helps maintain shape of the foot

 
Term
What are the 3 arches of the foot?
Definition

Medial Longitudinal arch

Lateral Longitudinal arch
Transverse arch
 
Term
What does the Medial Longitudinal arch include?
Definition

Includes calcaneus, talus, navicular, medial cuneiform, and 1st metatarsal

 
Term
What does the Lateral Longitudinal arch include?
Definition
Includes calcaneus, cuboid, and 5th metatarsal
Term
The Transverse arch is Formed by the             and           
Definition

cuboid

cuneiforms

 

Term
What are 3 actions/purposes of the Arches of the foot?
Definition
  1.  Protect nerves, blood vessels, and muscles on plantar surface from compression during weight bearing
  2. Absorbs shock during impact
  3. Stores and releases mechanical energy to improve efficiency
Term

Pes planus or                 is a Diminished                      arch

 
Definition

Flat foot

medial longitudinal

Term
Pes cavus is an                                                arch
Definition
Abnormally high medial longitudinal
Term
The Anterior compartment of the foot/ankle contains what kind of muscles (action)? 
Definition
Dorsiflexors
Term
The Lateral compartment of the foot/ankle contains what kind of muscles (action)? 
Definition

Evertors

 
Term
The Superficial Posterior compartment of the foot/ankle contains what kind of muscles (action)? 
Definition
Plantarflexors
Term
The Deep Posterior compartment of the foot/ankle contains what kind of muscles (action)? 
Definition

Plantarflexors & invertors

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Soleus Muscle
Term
What is the action of the Soleus Muscle?
Definition
Ankle Plantarflexion (seated)
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Peroneus Longus (fibularis) Muscle
Term
What are the actions of the Peroneus Longus (fibularis) Muscle?
Definition

Foot eversion

Forefoot abduction

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Peroneus Brevis (fibularis) Muscle
Term
What is the action of the Peroneus Brevis (fibularis) Muscle?
Definition
Foot Eversion
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Peroneus Tertius (fibularis) Muscle 
Term
What are the actions of the Peroneus Tertius (fibularis) Muscle?
Definition

Ankle Dorsiflexion

 

Foot Eversion

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle 
Term
What are the actions of the Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle?
Definition

Extension of 4 lesser toes at MTP, PIP & DIP joints

 

Foot Eversion

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Extensor Hallucis Longus Muscle 
Term
What are the actions of the Extensor Hallucis Longus Muscle?
Definition

Extension of great toe at MTP,  and IP joints

 

Forefoot adduction

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Tibialis Anterior Muscle 
Term
What are the actions of the Tibialis Anterior Muscle?
Definition

Ankle Dorsiflexion

 

Foot Inversion

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Tibialis Posterior Muscle 
Term
What is the actions of the Tibialis Posterior Muscle?
Definition

Foot Inversion

 
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Flexor Digitorum Longus Muscle 
Term
What is the action of the Flexor Digitorum Longus Muscle?
Definition
Flexion of 4 lesser toes  at MTP,  PIP & DIP joints
Term

What muscle is this?

[image]

Definition
Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle 
Term
What are the actions of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle?
Definition

Flexion of great toe  at MTP,  and IP joints

 

Forefoot adduction

Term
How many muscles act on the great toe and what are their names?
Definition

4

Abductor hallucis

Adductor hallucis
Flexor hallucis brevis
Extensor digitorum brevis
 
Term

There are how many lumbricales in the foot?

 
Definition
4
Term

There are      plantar interossei

 
Definition
3
Term

There are how many dorsal interossei?

 
Definition
4
Term

How many muscles act only on the little toe? and what are their names?

 
Definition

2

Abductor digiti minimi 

Flexor digiti minimi brevis
Term
What are the actions of the Pelvis?
Definition

Functions in weight bearing & locomotion are:

  • Enhanced significantly by its wide ROM

Ability to run, cross-over cut, side-step cut, jump, & many other directional changes

 
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