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ANATOMY exam 3 POSTERIOR LEG & SOLE OF THE FOOT
POSTERIOR LEG & SOLE OF THE FOOT
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Anatomy
Graduate
09/08/2016

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Term
tennis leg
Definition
-Gastrocnemius strain
-tearing of the medial belly of gastrocnemius
Term
Inflammation and rupture of Calcaneal tendon
Definition
Microscopic tears of collagen fibers in the tendon particularly just superior to its attachment to calcaneus , results in tendinitis
Term
Medial compartment of sole
-contents
Definition
contains abductor hallucis , flexor hallucis brevis , tendon of flexor hallucis longus and medial plantar nerves and vessels
Term
central compartment of the sole
-contents
Definition
flexor digitorum brevis , flexor digitorum longus ,quadratus plantae ,lumbricals ,adductor hallucis , distal part of tendon of flexor hallucis longus and lateral plantar nerves and vessels
Term
Central compartment of sole is covered by
Definition
thick”plantar aponeurosis
Term
Medial compartment of sole is coveredby
Definition
medial plantar fascia
Term
Lateral compartment of sole
-contents
Definition
abductor digiti minimi and flexor digiti minimi brevis .
Term
Lateral compartment of sole is covered by
Definition
by lateral plantar fascia
Term
Interosseous compartment of foot
-contents
Definition
Forefoot (metatarsals & phalanges , the dorsal and palmar interossei muscles and the deep plantar and metatarsal vessels .
Term
Plantar aponeurosis
Definition
central thick part of the plantar fascia, and connected to the calcaneous and fibrous digital sheaths aroud toe tendons
Term
plantar fasciitis
Definition
Straining and inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis
-exacerbated with passive extension of the great toe & weight bearing.
-Calcaneal spur: w/ pain on medial foot when walking
Term
First Layer plantar foot muscles
Definition
Abductor hallucis, Flexor digitorum brevis, & Abductor digiti minimi
Term
Second Layer plantar foot muscles
Definition
Quadratus plantae & Lumbricals
Term
Third Layer plantar foot muscles
Definition
: Flexor hallucis brevis, Adductor hallucis, Flexor digiti minimi brevis
Term
Fourth Layer plantar foot muscles
Definition
Dorsal interossei & Plantar interossei
Term
Muscular branches of the medial plantar nerve
Definition
to Abductor hallucis, Flexor digitorum brevis, Flexor hallucis brevis, 1st lumbrical
Term
Cutaneous branches; Medial plantar nerve:
Definition
to medial 3 ½ toes & sole
Term
jogger's foot
Definition
Medial Plantar Nerve Entrapment
-as it passes deep to flexor retinaculum or curves deep to the abductor hallucis may cause aching , burning and tingling on the medial side
-repetitive eversion of the foot as during gymnastics or running
Term
Morton’s Neuroma
Definition
-Enlarged common plantar nerve
-Usually between 3rd & 4th toes
-Spot where lateral/medial plantar nerves unite
-SANDWICHED DURING PUSHOFF, RESULTING IN COMPRESSION/PAINN/SWELLING
Term
Plantar reflex and the Babinski's sign
Definition
-( L4,L5 ,S1,S2)
-LATERAL SOLE STROKED
-NORMAL: flexion
-fanning & dorsiflexion is abnormal (B sign)
-brain injury or cerebral disease , except in infants .
Term
Vasculature of the sole of the foot is from
Definition
Posterior tibial artery
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