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Biomechanics 1
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05/27/2013

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Static Stabilizers
Definition
Non contractile structures such as ligaments, cartilage, and tissue which hold a joint in place
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Dynamic Stabilizers
Definition
Contractile stabilizers such as muscle which hold joint in place and protects the static stabilizers
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Functions of Skeletal System
Definition
Support, attachment site, protection, storage of Ca, create Blood cells,
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Cortical Bone
Definition
Hard bone making up outer layer
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Periosteum
Definition
Outer membrane of bone consisting of inner osteogenic side and outer fibrous side
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Articular Cartilage
Definition
Found on the end of bones between joints
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Nonmovable Joints
Definition
Synarthrosis and Fibrous
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Slightly moveable joints
Definition
Ampharthrosis and Cartilagenous
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Fully movable joints
Definition
Diarthrosis and Synovial
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Tendon
Definition
Culmination/extensions of muscle membranes: Inner endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium
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Close Packed Joints
Definition
Maximal joint contact but not very mobile
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Loose Packed
Definition
Less joint contact allowing for more mobility
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Uniaxial Joints
Definition
Allows for movement in one plane, include hinge and pivot joints
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Biaxial Joints:
Definition
Allows for movement in two planes: saddle joints, condyloid, ellipsoid
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triaxial joints
Definition
Allows for movement in three planes: ball and socket joints
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Talocrural Joint
Definition
TCJ: Articulation of the Tibia, Fibula, and Talus allowing plantaflexion
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Subtalor Joint:
Definition
Articulation of the Talus and Calcaneus allowing for slight inversion/eversion
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Retincula
Definition
Connective tissue sheaths which hold tendons down
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Tibia-Fibula Syndesmosis
Definition
Interosseous Membrane connecting the tibia and fibula together
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Anterior Talofibular Ligament
Definition
ATFL: Lateral Ligament running from Talus to the Fibula resisting inversion
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Calconeal Fibrous Ligament:
Definition
Lateralm Ligament running from Calcaneus to the Fibula to resist inversion
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Posterior Talofibular Ligament
Definition
Lateral ligament connecting the Talus to the Fibula on posterior side of the leg resisting inversion
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Deltoid Ligament
Definition
Medial Ligament running from the Tibia to Talus and Calcaneus to resist eversion of the foot
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Lateral Malleolus
Definition
Bony process of the Fibula extending beyond the medial malleolus of the tibia to create a square shaped mortise at the ankle and stopping excessive eversion
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Plantar Fascia
Definition
Connective sheath of the lower foot which runs from the Calcaneus to metatarsals to support the arch
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Spring Ligament
Definition
Ligament running from the Talus to the Navicular bone to help support the arch
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Achilles Tendon:
Definition
Resists dorsiflexion by dynamic contraction of soleus and gastrocnemius
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Peroneus Longus and Brevis
Definition
Extensors of the foot on the lateral aspect which evert/pronate the foot
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Ankle Flexors
Definition
On posterior side of the lower leg, Tibialis Posterior
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Turf Toe
Definition
Injury of the 1st Metatarsal-Phalangeal joint from push off stress
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Pes Cavus Arch
Definition
High arch of foot including Windlass effect. Rigid foot tending to supinate and invert the Calcaneus
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Rectus
Definition
Normal Foot
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Pes Planus
Definition
Flat footed arch with loose bones tending to pronate the foot and evert the calcaneus
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Shin Splints
Definition
Stress on the Tibilias Posterior from over-pronation of the foot and dropping of the navicular
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Tibial-Femoral Joint
Definition
Articulation of the Tibia with the Femur whicu bares most bodyweight
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Patello-Femoral Joint
Definition
Knee Articulation of the patella and trochlear groove of the femur to increase mechanical advantage for the quadriceps
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Proximal-Tibulo- Fibular
Definition
Joint between the tibia and fibula which absorbs torsional stress
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Definition
ACL knee ligament which prevents anterior translation of the tibia
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Poterior Cruciate Ligament
Definition
PCL knee ligament which stops backward translation of the tibia to the femur
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Medial Collateralm oigament
Definition
MCL Knee ligament attaching to the medial meniscus to increase knee stability to resist lateral forces
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Lateral Collateral Ligament
Definition
LCL knee ligament unattached to the meniscus to resist medial forces
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Bursae
Definition
Fluid filled sacs in joints which reduce friction
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Meniscus
Definition
Cartilage pad which helps knee stabiliy,shock absorption, and dispersion of synovial fluid
Term
Quads
Definition
Vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, rectus femoris muscles which extend the knee. Insert at tibial tuberosity and originate at top of the femur.
Term
Hamstrings
Definition
Lateral Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosis, Semimembranosis. Originate on the iscial tuberosity and insert on tibia
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Pes Anserine
Definition
Adductors of the leg including Gracilus, Sartorius, and Semitendinosis as well as stabilize the medial knee
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IT Band
Definition
Lateral muscle group which stabilizes the lateral side of the knee, abducts leg
Term
Knee Motion
Definition
Biaxial joint capable of flexion, extension, rotation, and translation
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Screw Home Mechanism
Definition
Femoral Condyles lock during knee extension creating a close-packed joint which laterally rotates the tibia
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Q angle:
Definition
Longtiduinal anglevof the femur and line of pull of the patellar ligament which increases at greater tensions/more lateral tibial movement
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Knee Valgum
Definition
Tibia moves laterally while Femur moves medially, common in Pes Planus feet are pronated and tend to move femur medially
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Knee Varum
Definition
Tibia moves inward/medially and femur moves out/laterally, legs "bowed". Common in Pes Cavus feet which supinate and move tibia inward
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Knee Recurvatum
Definition
Hyper extension of the knee
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Unhappy Triad
Definition
ACL tear, MCL tear, Meniscus tear
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Jumpers Knee
Definition
Patellar Tendonitis: inflammation of patellar tendon
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Osgood Schlatters
Definition
Outgrowth and inflammation of Tibial Tuberacle from excessive quadricep forces--kickers
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Sacro-Iliac Joint
Definition
Articulation between sacrum and ileum of os coxa
Term
Acetabular Labrum
Definition
Fibrocartilage lip around hip joint to deepen articulating surface
Term
Ligamentum Teres
Definition
Ligament connecting to femoral head fovea capis which houses a blood vessel to supply the head of the femur
Term
Hip Flexors
Definition
Rectus Femors
Iliopsas
Term
Hip extensors
Definition
Hamstrings, glute max
Term
Hip Abductors:
Definition
Glute med
Tensor Fascia Lata
Term
Hip Adductors
Definition
Gracilus, Adductor magnus/brevis, Pectinius
Term
Anterior Pelvis Tilt
Definition
Downward tip of anterior pelvis which lengthens and weakens the abdominal muscles and hamstrings
Term
Posterior Pelvis Tilt
Definition
Lengthening and weakening of the Erector Spinae and Quads
Term
Lordosis
Definition
Excess Inward curve of the lumbar spine common in anterior pelvis tilt
Term
Scoliosis
Definition
Lateral curvature of the spine due to a hip obliquity which can be due to Leg Length Differences
Term
Femoral Anteversion
Definition
Growth of femur inward/medially
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Femoral Retroversion
Definition
Growth of femur laterally/outward
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Avascular Necrosis
Definition
Damage to femoral head due to loss of blood suppply from ligamentum teres
Term
Greater Trochantar Bursitis
Definition
Snapping hip syndrome from tight tensor fascia lata and IT band which rubs against bursae
Term
Iliac Crest Contusion
Definition
Trauma to top of iliac crest
Term
Motion segment
Definition
2 Adjacent vertebrae and the disc that separates them, Facet Joint between them
Term
Facet Joints
Definition
Apophyseal Synovial Joint between posterior ends of two vertebrae to protect from shear and translation; bears 30% of load in trunk hyperextensiomn
Term
Intervertebrael joint
Definition
Composed of cartilagenous disc made up of outer fibrous segment and inner nucleus pulpusos segment to withstand torque and compression
Term
Anterior Longitudinal Ligament
Definition
Wide Spinal ligament which resists extension forces
Term
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Definition
Thinner spinal ligament running down back of vertebrae to resist flexion
Term
Sciatic Nerve
Definition
Runs down leg under piriformis muscle to innervate hamstrings and breaks into the Common peroneal nerve and Tibial nerve
Term
Quadratus Lumborum
Definition
Laterally rotates the spine, connects ileum to lumbar
Term
Erector Spinae
Definition
3 Spinal extensors: Iliocostalis, Spinalis, Longissimus
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Multifidus
Definition
Deep spinal rotator
Term
Secondary Curves
Definition
Lordotic lumbar curve and Kymphotic thoracic curve
Term
Spearing
Definition
Dropping of the head during a tackle leading to force compressing straight down on cervicle vertebrae and spinal cord
Term
Trochlear Joint
Definition
Articulation between the ulna and humerus
Term
Cubital Valgus
Definition
Normal lateral angle of the forearm to the humerus
Term
Cubital Varus
Definition
Antibrachium leans more medial, called gunstock deformity
Term
Ulnar Collateral ligament
Definition
MCL/ACL of elbow
Injured from lateral forces such as when pitching
Term
Radial Collateral Ligament
Definition
LCL o Elbow, injured from medial forces
Term
Annular Ligament
Definition
Wraps around the head of the radius to allow pivoting
Term
Epicondylitis
Definition
Tennis elbow-injury of the lateral elbow from trauma to wrist extensors
Term
Golfers Elbow
Definition
Injury to the medial epicondylitis due to stress on flexor muscles
Term
Glenohumeral Joint
Definition
Articulation between humeral head and scapula-- flex, extend, adduct, abduct, rotate
Term
Scapulothoracic joint
Definition
Physiological joint between the scapula and ribs wherein the serratus and subscapularis run between. Allows movement of scapula needed to flex shoulder: for every 2 degrees of shoulder movement, 1 degree of scapula movement is needed
Term
Sternoclavicular Joint
Definition
Synovial,gliding Articulation between the manubrum of the sternum and the clavicle by the Interclavicular, Costoclavicular, and Sternoclavicular ligaments
Term
Acromio-Clavicular joint
Definition
Clavicle articulates with the acromium process of the scapula by the Acromio-Clavicular and Coraco-Clavicular Ligaments
Term
Glenohumeral joint
Definition
Shoulder ball and socket joint where humeral head articulates with 20% of the the glenoid cavity
Term
Glenoid Labrum
Definition
Fibrocartilage lip surrounding the glenoid cavity which deepens the socket and allows 75% contact with the humeral head
Term
Corracobrachialis
Definition
Adducts/flexes the shoulder
Term
External Rotator Cuffs
Definition
Supraspinatus, Teres minor, infraspinatus which attach to
Term
Scapular winging/tipping
Definition
protraction of scapula and rounded shoulders due to dysfunction of the serratus
Term
Force Coupling
Definition
Multiple muscles attach to various points on a bone to cause a single coordinated movement
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