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.