Lower Limb Regions Hip Knee Ankle Foot Hip Osteology Pelvis Sacrum coxal (hip) bones coxal (hip) bones Anterior posterior trochanter: Greek = a runner; hence, the bony landmark, the greater trochanter, which moves so obviously in running. Knee osteology Tibia Proximal end Tibiofemoral (knee) Joint Attachments Strengthening Anterior Aspect of Knee Joint
Patellar ligament Strengthening Anterior Aspect of Knee Joint Posterior Compartment Muscles Popliteal fossa Common fibular nerve Leg and Ankle Ankle and foot medial and lateral malleolus eversion injuries : Pott's fracture
The medial and lateral ligaments of the ankle. (A) The medial (deltoid) ligament is quite strong, binding the tibia to 3 bones. the calcaneus, navicular, and talus. (B) In a twisting injury. involving eversion of the foot. the strong deltoid ligament might not tear but instead pulls off the medial malleolus and forces a fracture of the fibula (Pott's fracture). (C) The relatively weak lateral ligament is commonly injured. particularly with inversion injuries. where it may tear (ankle sprain) and/or tear off the lateral malleolus. inversion injuries: ankle sprain
The medial and lateral ligaments of the ankle. (A) The medial (deltoid) ligament is quite strong, binding the tibia to 3 bones. the calcaneus, navicular, and talus. (B) In a twisting injury. involving eversion of the foot. the strong deltoid ligament might not tear but instead pulls off the medial malleolus and forces a fracture of the fibula (Pott's fracture). (C) The relatively weak lateral ligament is commonly injured. particularly with inversion injuries. where it may tear (ankle sprain) and/or tear off the lateral malleolus. Small saphenous vein Arteries Ant. Tibial Dorsalis pedis artery Tarsal tunnel Plantar arch Dorsalis pedis a.