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Which artery trifurcates at the knee and gives rise to resulting branches?
Which artery trifurcates at the knee and gives rise to resulting branches?
What is the function of the superior and inferior tibiofibular joints?
What is the function of the superior and inferior tibiofibular joints?
Which book is recommended for further reading on clinical anatomy?
Which book is recommended for further reading on clinical anatomy?
What is the main focus of learning outcomes related to the knee joint?
What is the main focus of learning outcomes related to the knee joint?
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What is the largest synovial joint in the body?
What is the largest synovial joint in the body?
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What provides stability and cushioning to the knee joint?
What provides stability and cushioning to the knee joint?
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What can become inflamed due to repeated frictional forces around the knee joint?
What can become inflamed due to repeated frictional forces around the knee joint?
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Which muscles are involved in knee flexion?
Which muscles are involved in knee flexion?
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What reduces the muscle work needed to maintain the standing position by locking the knee joint into position?
What reduces the muscle work needed to maintain the standing position by locking the knee joint into position?
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Which ligaments are considered extracapsular in the knee joint?
Which ligaments are considered extracapsular in the knee joint?
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What can be tested using the anterior and posterior drawer tests?
What can be tested using the anterior and posterior drawer tests?
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What muscles are involved in knee extension?
What muscles are involved in knee extension?
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What is more common than PCL injuries in the knee joint?
What is more common than PCL injuries in the knee joint?
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Which muscles are involved in knee flexion?
Which muscles are involved in knee flexion?
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What provides an extensive fibrous capsule for the knee joint?
What provides an extensive fibrous capsule for the knee joint?
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What can cause inflammation due to repeated frictional forces around the knee joint?
What can cause inflammation due to repeated frictional forces around the knee joint?
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Which artery supplies the superior lateral genicular artery?
Which artery supplies the superior lateral genicular artery?
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Which nerve supplies the muscles for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot?
Which nerve supplies the muscles for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot?
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Which muscle supports the medial arch of the foot during walking?
Which muscle supports the medial arch of the foot during walking?
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Which artery is the major blood supply to the leg and foot?
Which artery is the major blood supply to the leg and foot?
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Which nerve innervates the lateral compartment of the leg for eversion and plantarflexion of the foot?
Which nerve innervates the lateral compartment of the leg for eversion and plantarflexion of the foot?
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Which muscle is responsible for flexing the big toe?
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the big toe?
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Which artery supplies the middle genicular artery?
Which artery supplies the middle genicular artery?
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Which nerve supplies the deep fibular (peroneal) nerve for dorsiflexion and extension of the lateral four toes?
Which nerve supplies the deep fibular (peroneal) nerve for dorsiflexion and extension of the lateral four toes?
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Which muscle is responsible for eversion and plantarflexion of the foot and supports the arches of the foot?
Which muscle is responsible for eversion and plantarflexion of the foot and supports the arches of the foot?
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Which artery supplies the inferior medial genicular artery?
Which artery supplies the inferior medial genicular artery?
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Which nerve supplies the superficial fibular nerve for eversion of the foot?
Which nerve supplies the superficial fibular nerve for eversion of the foot?
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Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot and dynamic support of the medial arch of the foot?
Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot and dynamic support of the medial arch of the foot?
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Which muscle unlocks the knee by initiating lateral rotation of the femur on the tibia?
Which muscle unlocks the knee by initiating lateral rotation of the femur on the tibia?
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How many genicular arteries from the popliteal artery supply the arterial network of the knee?
How many genicular arteries from the popliteal artery supply the arterial network of the knee?
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Which nerves are included in the nerve supply to the knee?
Which nerves are included in the nerve supply to the knee?
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How many compartments is the knee divided into?
How many compartments is the knee divided into?
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Which muscles in the leg compartments are responsible for plantarflexion and eversion of the foot?
Which muscles in the leg compartments are responsible for plantarflexion and eversion of the foot?
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Which muscles in the leg compartments are responsible for dorsiflexion and extension of the foot?
Which muscles in the leg compartments are responsible for dorsiflexion and extension of the foot?
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Which muscles in the leg compartments are responsible for plantarflexion of the foot and flexion of the knee?
Which muscles in the leg compartments are responsible for plantarflexion of the foot and flexion of the knee?
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Which tendons are arranged in the tarsal tunnel?
Which tendons are arranged in the tarsal tunnel?
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Which artery is the major blood supply to the leg and foot?
Which artery is the major blood supply to the leg and foot?
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Which nerves innervate the leg and foot?
Which nerves innervate the leg and foot?
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What does the knee anatomy and function involve to facilitate various movements and provide blood supply?
What does the knee anatomy and function involve to facilitate various movements and provide blood supply?
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Study Notes
Knee Anatomy and Injuries: A Detailed Overview
- "Gray’s Surface Anatomy and Ultrasound" provides a detailed overview of knee anatomy and injuries
- The knee joint is the largest synovial joint and is a hinge joint between the femur and tibia
- The knee joint has V-shaped articular surfaces covered with hyaline cartilage, and menisci provide stability and cushioning
- There are 12 bursae around the knee joint, which can become inflamed (bursitis) due to repeated frictional forces
- The fibrous capsule of the knee joint is extensive and reinforced by tendons of surrounding muscles
- The knee joint has extracapsular (tibial and fibular collateral) and intracapsular (anterior and posterior cruciate) ligaments
- Injuries to the knee joint can include ruptures of the anterior or posterior cruciate ligaments, collateral ligament injuries, and meniscal injuries
- Testing for ligamentous injuries includes the anterior and posterior drawer tests
- Knee movements involve flexion (hamstring muscles) and extension (quadriceps femoris)
- The knee joint can lock into position, reducing muscle work needed to maintain the standing position, through changes in shape and size of femoral surfaces and medial rotation of the femur on the tibia
- Cruciate ligament injuries are more common than PCL injuries and can be tested using the anterior drawer or Lachman test
- The hamstring muscles and gastrocnemius are involved in knee flexion, while the quadriceps femoris is involved in knee extension
Knee Anatomy and Function Overview
- The popliteus muscle unlocks the knee by initiating lateral rotation of the femur on the tibia
- Arterial supply to the knee includes five genicular arteries from the popliteal artery
- Nerve supply to the knee includes the femoral, tibial, and common peroneal nerves
- The knee is divided into the anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments, each with specific nerve and artery supply
- Various muscles in the leg compartments are responsible for different movements such as dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion of the foot
- The lateral compartment of the leg includes the fibularis longus and brevis muscles, responsible for eversion and plantarflexion of the foot
- The anterior compartment of the leg includes muscles responsible for dorsiflexion and extension of the foot, such as the extensor digitorum longus and tibialis anterior
- The posterior compartment of the leg includes the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles, responsible for plantarflexion of the foot and flexion of the knee
- The arrangement of tendons in the tarsal tunnel includes the flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus, and tibialis posterior
- The popliteal artery is the major blood supply to the leg and foot, branching into anterior tibial, posterior tibial, and fibular arteries
- Several nerves innervate the leg and foot, including the common fibular, posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh, saphenous, sural, and medial calcaneal branches
- The knee anatomy and function are complex, involving a network of arteries, nerves, and muscles to facilitate various movements and provide blood supply
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Test your knowledge of knee anatomy and injuries with this detailed overview. From the structure of the knee joint to common injuries and diagnostic tests, this quiz covers essential information for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the knee.
