Notes in Anterior and Medial Thigh

To Subscribe, use this Key

Status	Last Update	Fields
Published	11/30/2024	Butt region, also called {{c1::gluteal region}} is the transitional region between {{c1::trunk}} & {{c1::free lower limbs.}}
Published	11/30/2024	Thigh region, also called {{c1::femoral region}}, is the part of free lower limb between {{c1::gluteal}} & {{c1::abdominal}} regions proximally &a…
Published	11/30/2024	Knee region, also called {{c1::genu}} region, includes distal {{c1:: thigh}}, proximal {{c1:: leg}}, and {{c1::patella (knee cap)}} which lies anterio…
Published	11/30/2024	Posterior knee region, also called {{c1::poples}} region, includes a fat-filled hollow area called {{c1::popliteal fossa}}.
Published	11/30/2024	Leg region, also called the {{c1::crural}} region, lies between {{c1::knee}} & {{c1::ankle}}. It includes most of {{c1::tibia (shin)}} bone a…
Published	11/30/2024	Ankle region, also called {{c1::talocrural}} region, includes medial and lateral prominences called {{c1::malleoli}} that flank the {{c1::talocrural (…
Published	11/30/2024	Foot region, also called {{c1::pes}} region, is the distal region of the lower limb containing {{c1::tarsus::bone}}, {{c1::metatarsus::bone}}, an…
Published	11/30/2024	Pelvic girdle (bony pelvis) is a bony ring composed of the {{c1::sacrum}} and {{c1::os coxae (hip bones)}} bones joined anteriorly at the {{c1::p…
Published	11/30/2024	mature hip bone, also called {{c1::os coxae}}, is formed by fusion of 3 primary bones — {{c2::ilium, ischium, & pubis}} — at end of teen…
Published	11/30/2024	Tibia & fibula bound together by {{c1::interosseous membrane}}
Published	11/30/2024	Only one tarsal bone, {{c1::talus}}, articulates with leg bones.
Published	11/30/2024	subcutaneous tissue (superficial fascia) lies deep to skin & consists of loose connective tissue that contains {{c1::lymphatics vessels/nodes…
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::deep fascia of lower limb}} limits outward expansion of contracting muscles, making muscular contraction more efficient in compressing vein…
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::saphenous opening/hiatus}} is a gap in fascia lata inferior to inguinal ligament
Published	11/30/2024	Saphenous opening is covered by a sieve-like {{c1::cribriform fascia}} which is pierced by numerous openings for passage of {{c1::great saphenous…
Published	11/30/2024	great saphenous vein starts at {{c1::superior to medial malleolus::structure}}, travels to {{c1::saphenous opening::structure}}, and empties into {{c1…
Published	11/30/2024	small saphenous vein starts at {{c1::lateral malleolus::location}}, travels along {{c1::heads of gastrocnemius}} muscle and empties into {{c1::poplite…
Published	11/30/2024	superficial lymph vessels located along great saphenous vein drain into {{c1::superficial inguinal}} lymph nodes
Published	11/30/2024	superficial lymph vessels located along small saphenous vein drain into {{c1::popliteal}} lymph nodes
Published	11/30/2024	Deep lymphatic vessels from leg accompany deep veins & enter {{c1::popliteal}} lymph nodes.
Published	11/30/2024	Most lymph from popliteal lymph nodes drain into {{c1::deep inguinal}} lymph nodes, located in the femoral triangle {{c2::medial to femoral vein::loca…
Published	11/30/2024	Descending aorta splits into {{c1::common iliac arteries}} which also split into {{c1::external iliac arteries}} & {{c1::internal iliac arteries}}…
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::External iliac}} artery becomes {{c1::femoral}} artery at {{c2::inferior to inguinal ligament::location}}
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::femoral}} artery becomes {{c2::popliteal}} artery at {{c3::adductor hiatus::location}}
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::Popliteal}} artery becomes {{c2::anterior tibial}} artery and {{c2::posterior tibial}} artery at {{c3::posterior compartment of leg::location}}
Published	11/30/2024	Proximal lower limb is supplied by {{c1::external iliac}} artery, {{c1::obturator}} artery, {{c1::superior gluteal}} artery, and {{c1::inferior g…
Published	11/30/2024	lower limb is innervated by {{c1::L1–S4}} spinal nerves which form two separate plexuses: {{c1::lumbar plexus (L1–L4)}} & {{c1::sacral plexus…
Published	11/30/2024	lumbar plexus communicates with sacral plexus via {{c1::lumbosacral trunk}}, composed of spinal nerves {{c1::L4 and L5}}, which descends into pel…
Published	11/30/2024	Anterior thigh compartment muscles include {{c1::hip flexors::common muscle action}} and {{c1::knee extensors::common muscle action}}
Published	11/30/2024	Pectineus attaches from {{c1::pectineal line of pubis (pecten pubis)}} to {{c1::pectineal line of femur}}. Action is to {{c2::flex and adduct thighs}}…
Published	11/30/2024	Iliopsoas attaches from {{c1::iliac fossa & lumbar vertebrae}} to {{c1::lesser trochanter of femur}}. Action is to {{c2::flex thigh}}.
Published	11/30/2024	Sartorius attaches from {{c1::anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)}} to {{c1::medial proximal tibia as part of pes anserinus}}. Action is to {{c2…
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::Quadriceps femoris}} is the great extensor of the knee/leg.
Published	11/30/2024	Tendons of quadriceps unite in distal thigh to form a {{c1::single quadriceps tendon}}.
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::Patellar ligament}}, distally attached to {{c1::tibial tuberosity}}, is continuation of quadriceps tendon in which patella is embedded
Published	11/30/2024	rectus femoris attaches from {{c1::anterior inferior iliac spine (hip bone)}} to {{c1::patella}} via quadriceps tendon then to {{c1::tibial tuberosity…
Published	11/30/2024	Vastus lateralis attaches from {{c1::linea aspera}} to {{c1::patella}} via quadriceps tendon then to {{c1::tibial tuberosity}} via patellar ligam…
Published	11/30/2024	Vastus medialis attaches from {{c1::linea aspera}} to {{c1::patella}} via quadriceps tendon then to {{c1::tibial tuberosity}} via patellar ligame…
Published	11/30/2024	Vastus intermedius attaches from {{c1::shaft of femur}} to {{c1::patella}} via quadriceps tendon then to {{c1::tibial tuberosity}} via patellar l…
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor longus attaches from {{c1::pubis}} to {{c1::linea aspera}}. Action is to {{c2::adduct thigh}}
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor brevis attaches from {{c1::pubis}} to {{c1::linea aspera}}. Action is to {{c2::adduct thigh}}
Published	11/30/2024	As {{c1::obturator}} nerve emerges from {{c1::obturator}} canal & enters medial compartment of thigh, it splits into an anterior and a poster…
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor magnus has 2 portions:- {{c1::Adductor}}- {{c1::Hamstring}}
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::adductor hiatus}} is the opening between distal attachments of {{c2::adductor part of adductor magnus (superior border)}} and {{c2::hamstri…
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor hiatus transmits {{c1::femoral artery and vein::contents}} from {{c2::adductor canal}} to {{c2::popliteal fossa}}
Published	11/30/2024	Gracilis attaches from {{c1::pubis}} to {{c1::proximal medial tibia as part of pes anserinus}}. Action is to {{c2::adduct hip and aid in fle…
Published	11/30/2024	Femoral triangle boundaries: - Superior - {{c1::inguinal ligament}} - Medial - {{c1::adductor longus}} - Lateral - {{c1::sartorius}} - Floor - {{c1::p…
Published	11/30/2024	Femoral triangle contents lateral to medial:- {{c1::Femoral nerve & its (terminal) branches}}- {{c1::Femoral artery & several of its branches}…
Published	11/30/2024	adductor canal is an intermuscular passageway deep to {{c1::sartorius}} by which the {{c1::major neurovascular bundle of the thigh}} traverses the {{c…
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor hiatus contents: {{c1::femoral artery and vein}}
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::(common) femoral artery}} is the primary artery of lower limb which enters through the {{c1::femoral triangle::structure}}
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::profunda femoris artery}} arises from posterior side of (common) femoral artery. Branches into {{c1::medial and lateral femoral circumflex …
Published	11/30/2024	Femoral vein starts at {{c1::adductor hiatus::location}}, travels along {{c1::adductor canal}} and drains into {{c1::external iliac}} vein
Published	11/30/2024	Femoral sheath contains: {{c1::Femoral artery, vein, and deep inguinal lymph nodes.}}.
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::Femoral (medial) canal compartment of femoral sheath}} allows femoral vein to expand when venous return from lower limb is increased or when inc…
Published	11/30/2024	{{c2::femoral ring/canal}} is usual originating site of a {{c1::femoral hernia}}.
Published	11/30/2024	Anterior thigh common innervation: {{c1::femoral nerve (L2-L4)}}. Exception: {{c1::pectineus is also innervated by obturator nerve. Psoas major is inn…
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::genicular anastomosis}} a network of vessels surrounding knee that provides collateral circulation capable of maintaining blood supply to l…
Published	11/30/2024	deep fascia of the lower limb is called {{c1::fascia lata}} in the thigh
Published	11/30/2024	Anterior thigh compartment muscles- {{c1::Sartorius}}- {{c1::Iliopsoas (iliacus and psoas major)}}- {{c1::Pectineus}}- {{c1::Quadriceps…
Published	11/30/2024	Quadriceps femoris group includes- {{c1::Rectus femoris}}- {{c1::Vastus lateralis}}- {{c1::Vastus medialis}}- {{c1::Vastus interme…
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-1
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-2
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-3
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-4
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-5
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-6
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-7
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-8
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-9
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-10
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-11
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-12
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-13
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-14
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-15
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-16
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-17
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-18
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-26
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-28
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-29
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-1
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-2
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-3
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-4
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-5
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-6
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-7
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-8
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-9
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-10
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-11
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-12
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-13
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-14
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-15
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-16
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-17
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-18
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-19
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-20
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-21
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-22
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor longus is innervated by {{c1::obturator nerve}}
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor brevis is innervated by {{c1::obturator nerve}}.
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor magnus adductor part attaches from {{c1::ischiopubic ramus}} to {{c1::entire length of linea aspera}}. Action is to {{c2::adduct thigh}}
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor magnus adductor part is innervated by {{c1::obturator nerve}}.
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor magnus hamstring part attaches from {{c1::ischial tuberosity}} to {{c1::adductor tubercle (distal femur)}}. Action is to {{c2::addu…
Published	11/30/2024	Adductor magnus hamstring part is innervated by {{c1::tibial division of the sciatic nerve}}.
Published	11/30/2024	internal iliac artery is the main blood supply of {{c2::pelvic & gluteal region::location}}
Published	11/30/2024	femoral artery starts at {{c1::femoral triangle::location}}, travels along {{c1::adductor canal (anterior)}} and finishes at {{c1::adductor hiatus::lo…
Published	11/30/2024	Gracilis is innervated by {{c1::obturator}} nerve and supplied blood by {{c2::femoral artery}}
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::Great saphenous vein}} has typical and predictable trajectory, allowing for easy access for the administration of blood, medication, or fluids
Published	11/30/2024	superficial and deep lower limb vein valves promote {{c1::unidirectional blood flow against gravity}}
Published	11/30/2024	Valves are more numerous in {{c1::deep}} veins of the lower limb
Published	11/30/2024	Thigh muscle compartments include:{{c1::Anterior}}{{c1::Medial}}{{c1::Posterior}}
Published	11/30/2024	Knee joint movements include{{c1::Extension and flexion}}{{c1::minor medial and lateral rotation}}
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::inguinal ligament}} attaches {{c2::anterior superior iliac spine}} to {{c2::pubic tubercle}}
Published	11/30/2024	anterior thigh muscle compartment common blood supply: {{c1::femoral artery}}
Published	11/30/2024	Femoral nerve terminal cutaneous branch is {{c1::saphenous}} nerve
Published	11/30/2024	Sensory innervation of {{c2::anterior medial aspect of knee, leg, and foot}} provided by {{c1::saphenous}} nerve
Published	11/30/2024	Medial thigh compartment includes superior/lateral to inferior/medial:- {{c1::Adductor brevis}}- {{c1::Adductor longus}}- {{c1::Adductor magnus adduct…
Published	11/30/2024	The sheath of the femoral sheath is composed of {{c1::transversalis fascia (subserous fascia)}}
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::Femoral ring}}: the abdominal opening of the femoral sheath
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::profunda femoris}} vein and {{c1::great saphenous}} vein drain into {{c2::femoral}} vein at {{c2::inferior femoral triangle::location}}
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::Femoral}} artery notably branches into {{c2::deep femoral}} artery at {{c2::femoral triangle::location}}
Published	11/30/2024	Deep femoral artery notably branches into {{c1::medial and lateral femoral circumflex}} arteries
Published	11/30/2024	Medial and lateral femoral circumflex arteries anastemose around {{c1::neck of femur}}
Published	11/30/2024	Role of deep fascia in lower limb compartment syndrome: {{c1::limits outward expansion of contracting muscles to make vein compression by muscles…
Published	11/30/2024	{{c1::Anterior}} compartment of the {{c1::leg}} is most vulnerable to compartment syndrome in the lower limb
Published	11/30/2024	Clinical intervention for compartment syndrome in lower limb: {{c1::fasciotomy}}
Published	11/30/2024	why are venous valves clinically important in lower limb?: {{c1::When they are full, the valve flaps occlude the lumen of the vein, thereby preve…
Published	11/30/2024	Why is the great saphenous vein used clinically for coronary bypass and vein grafting?: {{c1::easy to access, minimally invasive to harvest, and …
Published	11/30/2024	Popliteal vein starts at {{c1::lower border of popliteus}} muscle, travels along {{c1::popliteal fossa}} and becomes {{c1::femoral}} vein at&nbsp…
Published	11/30/2024	Lateral hip rotation stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L1 and L5}}
Published	11/30/2024	Medial hip rotation stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L1-L3}}
Published	11/30/2024	Hip adduction stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L1-L4}}
Published	11/30/2024	Hip abduction stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L5 and S1}}
Published	11/30/2024	Ankle inversion stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L4-L5}}
Published	11/30/2024	Ankle eversion stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L5-S1}}
Published	11/30/2024	Toe dorsiflexion stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L5-S1}}
Published	11/30/2024	Toe plantarflexion stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::S1-S2}}
Published	11/30/2024	Hip extension stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L4-L5}}
Published	11/30/2024	Hip flexion stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L2-L3}}
Published	11/30/2024	Knee flexion stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L5-S1}}
Published	11/30/2024	Knee extension stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L3-L4}}
Published	11/30/2024	Ankle dorsiflexion stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::L4-L5}}
Published	11/30/2024	Ankle plantarflexion stretch reflex is innervated by {{c1::S1-S2}}
Published	11/30/2024	Obturator nerve formed by {{c1::L2-L4}} spinal nerves and supplies: Sensory- {{c2::small area of skin on medial thigh inferior to groin}}Motor -&…
Published	11/30/2024	Femoral nerve formed by {{c1::L2-L4}} spinal nerves and supplies: Sensory- {{c2::medial anterior thigh (except for small patch inferior to groin)}}Mot…
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-1
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-2
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-3
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-4
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-5
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-6
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-7
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-8
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-9
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-10
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-11
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-12
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-13
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-14
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-16
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-17
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-18
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-22
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-23
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-24
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-25
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-19
Published	11/30/2024	bcd7fe455ca64b9db5f060fd3b266a2d-ao-20
Published	11/30/2024	775c890280514953b878c80f7b124bd0-ao-23
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-15
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-19
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-20
Published	11/30/2024	d1ecd34c646241faa603d65e247ab93b-ao-21
Published	11/30/2024	Pectineus is innervated by {{c1::femoral and obturator}} nerve and supplied blood by {{c2::femoral artery}}
Published	11/30/2024	Iliotibial tract attaches from {{c1::lateral/outer lip of iliac crest}} to {{c1::gerdy's tubercle}}. Purpose is to {{c2::stabilize late…
Published	11/30/2024	lateral femoral circumflex artery supplies blood around the {{c1::neck and proximal shaft}} of femur
Status	Last Update	Fields