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Introduction
1. Cardiopulmonary system
2. Pulmonary system
3. Neuromuscular system
4. Pediatrics
5. Musculoskeletal system
5.1 Anatomy of musculoskeletal system
5.2 Foundation content of musculoskeletal system
5.3 Upper extremity anatomy
5.4 Special tests of upper extremity
5.5 Clinical presentation and interventions for upper extremity
5.6 Lower extremity anatomy
5.7 Special tests of lower extremity
5.8 Comparing clinical presentation and interventions of lower extremity
5.9 Spine, pelvis, and tempromandicular joint anatomy
5.10 Special tests of the spine, pelvis, and tempromandipular joint
5.11 Comparing clinical presentation and interventions for the spine, pelvis, and tempromandipular joint
5.12 Other MSK conditions
5.13 Gait
5.14 Prosthetics and orthotics
5.15 Medications, imaging, and fractures
5.16 Surgical protocols
6. Other system
7. Non-systems
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5.6 Lower extremity anatomy
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Lower extremity anatomy

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Hip region

The hip region comprises two (2) bony structures- the acetabulum and femur.

The normal angle of inclination is 115-125 degrees (angel of inclination between femur and acetabulum)- if angle is >125 degree then referred to as coxa valga; if angle is <115 degrees then referred to as coxa varus. Femoral neck angle is positioned anteriorly at a 10-15 degree angle; excessive anterior rotation >25 degrees is anteversion and excessive posterior rotation <10 degrees in retroversion.

The primary movements of the hip are that are:

  • Hip flexion/ extension
  • Hip external rotation/ internal rotation
  • Hip abduction/adduction

The hip joint is a stable synovial joint due to the bony anatomy and strength of ligaments, capsule, and labrum.

  • Capsule encloses the entire joint
  • Labrum
    • Attached to the acetabulum and serves to deepen structure to allow for greater articulation
  • Ligaments
    • Iliofemoral
      • Two (2) bands that originate at anterior iliac spine (ASIS), run medially to distal intertrochanteric line and lateral running to proximal aspect of intertrochanteric line
      • Both bands tighten with extension and external rotation; superior band tight with adduction; inferior band tightens with abduction
    • Pubofemoral
      • Band tightens with extension, external rotation, and abduction
    • Ischiofemoral
      • Band tightens with medial rotation, abduction, and extension

Other pertinent structures of the hip joint are:

  • Inguinal ligament- forms tunnel for vital arteries, veins, and nerves in lower extremity
  • Bursae- act as fluid-filled sac that provides cushioning and friction reduction between tendons, joints, muscles and bone
Lumbosacral joint
Lumbosacral joint
Hip joint
Hip joint

Knee region

The knee region is composed of four (4) bony structures- femur, tibia, fibula, and patella. These bony structures then form three (3) joints- tibiofemoral, patellafemoral, and proximal tibiofibular joint.

Knee joint
Knee joint

The primary movements of the knee that are aided by the three joints of the knee are:

  • Knee flexion/extension

Other pertinent structures of the knee joint are:

  • Capsule
    • Tibiofemoral capsule covers distal femur and proximal tibia- posteriorly divided into medial and lateral sections, anterior cut-out for patella
    • Proximal tibofibular capsule is continuous with knee 10% of time
  • Ligaments
    • Tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints
      • Medial collateral ligament
        • Tightened in extension; slackened in flexion
        • Prevents internal rotation and provides stability against valgus forces
      • Lateral collateral ligament
        • Tightened in extension; slackened in flexion
        • Prevents external rotation and provides stability against varus forces
      • Anterior cruciate ligament
        • Prevents anterior displacement of tibia on femur and provides rotation stability
      • Posterior cruciate ligament
        • Prevents posterior displacement of tibia on femur
    • Proximal tibiofibular joint ligaments
      • Anterior tibiofibular ligament
        • Reinforces anterior capsule
      • Posterior tibiofibular
        • Reinforces posterior capsule
  • Menisci
    • Function
      • Deepen fossa of tibia
      • Increased congruency of tibia and femur
      • Reduces friction between joints during movement
      • Improves weight distribution
      • Provides shock absorption and lubrication to knee
      • Provide stability to tibiofemoral joint
    • Lateral meniscus
      • Outer side of joint
      • Attached to popitieus and joint capsule
      • Stabilizes knee against lateral rotation and tibial rotation
    • Medial meniscus
      • Inner side of joint
      • Attached to medial collateral ligament and joint capsule
      • Stabilizes knee against medial rotation and tibial translation
  • Bursae- act as fluid-filled sac that provides cushioning and friction reduction between tendons, joints, muscles and bone
Ligaments of knee
Ligaments of knee
Posterior view of ligaments
Posterior view of ligaments

Foot and ankle region

The ankle/foot joint is composed of eight (4) major articulations which include the talocrural, subtalar, metatarsophalangeal, and interphalangeal joint.

The ankle/foot joint is composed of eight (4) major articulations which include the talocrural, subtalar metatarsophalangeal, and interphalangeal joint.

Ligaments of ankle
Ligaments of ankle
Bones of feet
Bones of feet

The primary movements of the foot/ankle joint are:

  • Ankle plantarflexion/dorsiflexion
  • Ankle inversion/eversion

Other pertinent structures of the ankle/foot joint are:

  • Capsule
    • Provides stability to the joints of the ankle/foot
  • Ligaments
    • Talocrural joint

      • Medial collateral ligament- Deltoid ligament) has deep and superficial fibers
      • Lateral collateral ligament: Anterior talofibular, calcaneal fibular, posterior talofibular
    • Syndesmosis tibiofibular joint (high ankle ligaments) * Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament * Posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament

    • Metatarsophalangeal joint

      • Plantar ligaments
      • Collateral ligaments
    • Interphalangeal joint

      • Plantar ligament
      • Collateral ligament
  • Plantar fascia
    • Collagen fibers connecting from medial calcaneus to phalanges
    • Fascia tightens during dorsiflexion- leads to supination and inversion
  • Bursa - act as fluid-filled sac that provides cushioning and friction reduction between tendons, joints, muscles and bone

Lower extremity range of motion normals

Hip

  • Flexion: 110-120 degrees
  • Hyperextension: 10-15 degrees
  • Abduction: 30-50 degrees
  • Adduction: 30 degrees
  • Internal rotation: 30-40 degrees
  • External rotation: 40-60 degrees

Knee

  • Flexion: 135 degrees
  • Hyperextension: 0-15 degrees
  • Internal rotation: 20-30 degrees
  • External rotation: 30-40 degrees

Ankle

  • Plantarflexion: 50 degrees
  • Dorsiflexion: 20 degrees
  • Inversion: 45-60 degrees
  • Eversion: 15-30 degrees

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