Anatomy: Anterior Talus Palpation
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Which part of the body does Chapter 9 focus on in the book?

  • Axial Body
  • Head and Neck
  • Lower Extremity (correct)
  • Upper Extremity

What is the recommended approach for palpation in Chapter 9?

  • Palpate each bone or bony landmark independently
  • Follow the sequential order presented in the chapter (correct)
  • Skip bony landmarks and focus only on joints
  • Start with the foot and then move to the thigh

Which chapter of the book addresses the ligaments of the axial body?

  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 8 (correct)

What is covered in Section 6 of the book regarding the lower extremity?

<p>Plantar Foot (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches to the iliac crest?

<p>Latissimus dorsi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the PSIS located in relation to the iliac crest?

<p>Superior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What muscle attaches onto the coccyx?

<p>Latissimus dorsi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches to the femoral condyles?

<p>Deltoid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the sacroiliac (SI) joint located?

<p>Between the sacrum and ilium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attaches onto the trochlea of the talus?

<p>No muscles attach here (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is associated with the tarsometatarsal joint?

<p>Psoas major (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The iliac crest is subcutaneous and easily palpable.' What does subcutaneous mean in this context?

<p>'On the surface of the skin' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The PSIS is usually visually prominent as well as easily palpable.' What does visually prominent mean?

<p>'Easily noticeable or distinct' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the gluteus maximus muscle attach?

<p>Coccyx (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches onto the ischial tuberosity?

<p>Adductor magnus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best method to locate the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)?

<p>Locate the rectus femoris muscle and follow it proximally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches onto the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)?

<p>Sartorius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of palpating the greater trochanter of the femur along with the bony landmarks of the posterior pelvis?

<p>It helps identify muscle attachments distally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the pubic bone be located?

<p>By palpating more superiorly on the anterior abdominal wall (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle does NOT attach onto the greater trochanter of the femur?

<p>Vastus lateralis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What landmark is located deep to the gluteal fold?

<p>Ischial tuberosity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle shares attachment on both ASIS and AIIS?

<p>Rectus femoris (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to palpate the ischial tuberosity?

<p>Moderate to deep pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches onto the pubic tubercle?

<p>Tensor fasciae latae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches to the navicular tuberosity?

<p>Tibialis posterior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the talonavicular joint located?

<p>Between the head of the talus and navicular (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle has no attachments to bones in the foot?

<p>Flexor digitorum longus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus?

<p>Forms a shelf for the talus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles attach to the posterior surface of the calcaneus?

<p>Gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is located just proximal to the joint line between the first metatarsal and first cuneiform?

<p>First cuneiform (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the abductor hallucis, abductor digiti minimi pedis, and flexor digitorum brevis muscles attach?

<p>To the calcaneal tuberosity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the calcaneal tuberosity be palpated?

<p>With firm pressure on either side of the midline on the plantar side (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles attach to the sesamoid bones that overlie the head of the first metatarsal?

<p>Flexor digitorum brevis muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the head of the fibula located?

<p>On the anterolateral side of the knee (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles attach onto the femoral condyles?

<p>Popliteus, plantaris (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attaches onto the tibial tuberosity?

<p>Quadriceps femoris muscle group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles attach onto the posterior tibial shaft?

<p>Tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What muscle group attaches onto the anterior tibial shaft?

<p>Sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches to the lateral fibular shaft?

<p>Flexor hallucis longus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attaches onto the lateral tibial condyle via the iliotibial band?

<p>Gluteus maximus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the medial malleolus located?

<p>At the medial side of the ankle region. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What muscles attach to the posterior surface of the tibial condyles?

<p>Popliteus, soleus. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group attaches onto the proximal shaft of the anterior tibia?

<p>Quadriceps femoris muscle group. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is located at the center of the proximal shaft of the anterior tibia?

<p>Tibial tuberosity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group attaches onto the anteromedial tibial shaft?

<p>Pes anserine group (sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles attach to the dorsal surface of the phalanges of the little toe?

<p>Extensor digitorum brevis and extensor digitorum longus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches to the plantar surface of the base of the fifth metatarsal?

<p>Flexor digiti minimi pedis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the fibular tubercle located?

<p>Distal to the lateral malleolus of the fibula (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is found more proximally than other metatarsophalangeal joints?

<p>Fifth MTP joint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What creates a depression where the cuboid lies along the lateral side of the foot?

<p>Flaring of the base of the fifth metatarsal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches to the plantar surface of the cuboid?

<p>Tibialis posterior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure separates the distal tendons of fibularis longus and fibularis brevis muscles?

<p>Fibular tubercle of calcaneus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Styloid process' is associated with which bone in the foot?

<p>'Metatarsal' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Trochlea' is a feature of which bone in the foot?

<p>'Talus' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Dorsolateral view' is associated with which aspect of foot anatomy?

<p>'Lateral calcaneus' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches to tarsal sinus?

<p>Tibialis posterior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which interphalangeal joint can be palpated between phalanges?

<p>Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the tarsal sinus be palpated?

<p>Directly distal and anteromedial to the lateral malleolus of the fibula (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles attach to the dorsal surfaces of the phalanges of toes two through four?

<p>Extensor digitorum brevis, extensor digitorum longus, and dorsal interossei pedis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What muscles attach to the metatarsals of toes two through four?

<p>Dorsal interossei pedis, plantar interossei, adductor hallucis, and tibialis posterior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the second and third cuneiforms located?

<p>On the dorsal side of the foot (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metatarsal heads are most prominent due to the concavity of the transverse arch of the foot?

<p>First and fifth metatarsals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is located overlying the plantar surface of the head of the first metatarsal?

<p>Sesamoid bones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a greater portion of the anterior talus be palpated?

<p>By passively inverting and plantarflexing the foot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle does not attach onto the tarsometatarsal joint?

<p>Flexor digitorum brevis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you best palpate the tarsal sinus?

<p>Direct your pressure medially and interiorly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cuneiform directly proximal to which metatarsal can be felt on palpation?

<p>Second metatarsal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bones are most easily palpable on the dorsum of the foot?

<p>Phalanges of toes two through four (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles attach onto the greater trochanter?

<p>Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, piriformis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group attaches onto the patella?

<p>Quadriceps femoris group (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of flexing the knee joint to approximately 90 degrees when palpating the trochlear groove of the femur?

<p>To relax the quadriceps femoris musculature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles attach onto the lesser trochanter?

<p>Psoas major, iliacus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the patella be best palpated?

<p>By having the client supine with the lower extremity relaxed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the lesser trochanter of the femur?

<p>Proximal medial thigh (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate size of the greater trochanter?

<p>~1.5 x 1.5 inches [4 x 4 cm] (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What needs to be located to palpate the lesser trochanter of the femur?

<p>Distal aspect of the psoas major muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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