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Lower Limb
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Hip, thigh, leg, ankle and foot.

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28 lessons with anatomical references, identification clues and viva answers.

01Bones & landmarks5Browse this group →
  1. Hip bone
  2. Femur
  3. Patella
  4. Tibia & fibula
  5. Foot & tarsal bones
02Joints & stabilisers5Browse this group →
  1. Hip joint
  2. Knee joint
  3. Medial and lateral menisci
  4. Talocrural (ankle) joint
  5. Arches of foot
03Hip & thigh muscles6Browse this group →
  1. Gluteus maximus
  2. Gluteus medius
  3. Iliopsoas
  4. Quadriceps femoris
  5. Hamstring muscles
  6. Adductor compartment of thigh
04Leg & foot muscles4Browse this group →
  1. Tibialis anterior
  2. Gastrocnemius and soleus
  3. Fibularis longus and brevis
  4. Tibialis posterior
05Nerves & vessels8Browse this group →
  1. Sciatic nerve
  2. Femoral nerve
  3. Obturator nerve
  4. Tibial nerve
  5. Common fibular nerve
  6. Femoral and popliteal arteries
  7. Tibial arteries and dorsalis pedis
  8. Great and small saphenous veins
Hip bone teaching reference
Bones & landmarks

Hip bone

Transfers body weight to the lower limb and supports pelvic organs.

Identify · Structures · Viva 2 references · 2 viva prompts
Femur teaching reference
Bones & landmarks

Femur

Transmits body weight between hip and knee.

Identify · Structures · Viva 2 references · 2 viva prompts
Patella teaching reference
Bones & landmarks

Patella

Improves the mechanical advantage of the quadriceps at the knee.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 2 viva prompts
Tibia & fibula teaching reference
Bones & landmarks

Tibia & fibula

Tibia carries most leg weight; fibula provides muscle attachment and ankle stability.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 2 viva prompts
Foot & tarsal bones teaching reference
Bones & landmarks

Foot & tarsal bones

Supports weight and contributes to the foot's arches.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 2 viva prompts
Hip joint teaching reference
Joints & stabilisers

Hip joint

Stable weight-bearing ball-and-socket joint with multiaxial movement.

Identify · Structures · Viva 2 references · 4 viva prompts
Knee joint teaching reference
Joints & stabilisers

Knee joint

Modified hinge joint permitting flexion, extension and rotation depending on position.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 4 viva prompts
Medial and lateral menisci teaching reference
Joints & stabilisers

Medial and lateral menisci

Improve load distribution and congruence at the knee.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 4 viva prompts
Talocrural (ankle) joint teaching reference
Joints & stabilisers

Talocrural (ankle) joint

Hinge joint transferring body weight to the foot.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 4 viva prompts
Arches of foot teaching reference
Joints & stabilisers

Arches of foot

Distribute load and provide resilient support through bones, ligaments and muscle-tendon systems.

Identify · Structures · Viva 2 references · 4 viva prompts
Gluteus maximus teaching reference
Hip & thigh muscles

Gluteus maximus

Powerfully extends and laterally rotates hip, especially from flexion.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 4 viva prompts
Gluteus medius teaching reference
Hip & thigh muscles

Gluteus medius

Abducts hip and stabilises pelvis during single-leg support.

Identify · Structures · Viva Focused view + full reference · 4 viva prompts
Iliopsoas teaching reference
Hip & thigh muscles

Iliopsoas

Strong hip flexor with postural roles.

Identify · Structures · Viva Focused view + full reference · 4 viva prompts
Quadriceps femoris teaching reference
Hip & thigh muscles

Quadriceps femoris

Main knee extensor group, supplied by femoral nerve.

Identify · Structures · Viva Focused view + full reference · 4 viva prompts
Hamstring muscles teaching reference
Hip & thigh muscles

Hamstring muscles

Flex knee and extend hip; actions differ with joint position.

Identify · Structures · Viva Focused view + full reference · 4 viva prompts
Adductor compartment of thigh teaching reference
Hip & thigh muscles

Adductor compartment of thigh

Adducts thigh and contributes flexion, extension or rotation depending on muscle.

Identify · Structures · Viva Focused view + full reference · 4 viva prompts
Tibialis anterior teaching reference
Leg & foot muscles

Tibialis anterior

Dorsiflexes ankle and inverts foot.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 4 viva prompts
Gastrocnemius and soleus teaching reference
Leg & foot muscles

Gastrocnemius and soleus

Powerfully plantarflex ankle; gastrocnemius also flexes knee.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 4 viva prompts
Fibularis longus and brevis teaching reference
Leg & foot muscles

Fibularis longus and brevis

Evert the foot and assist plantarflexion; longus supports arches.

Identify · Structures · Viva 2 references · 4 viva prompts
Tibialis posterior teaching reference
Leg & foot muscles

Tibialis posterior

Inverts and plantarflexes foot and dynamically supports medial longitudinal arch.

Identify · Structures · Viva 2 references · 4 viva prompts
Sciatic nerve teaching reference
Nerves & vessels

Sciatic nerve

Supplies posterior thigh and, through its divisions, most leg and foot musculature.

Identify · Structures · Viva 4 references · 4 viva prompts
Femoral nerve teaching reference
Nerves & vessels

Femoral nerve

Supplies anterior thigh muscles and anterior thigh/medial leg sensation through branches.

Identify · Structures · Viva Focused view + full reference · 4 viva prompts
Obturator nerve teaching reference
Nerves & vessels

Obturator nerve

Chief nerve of the medial thigh adductor compartment.

Identify · Structures · Viva Focused view + full reference · 4 viva prompts
Tibial nerve teaching reference
Nerves & vessels

Tibial nerve

Supplies posterior leg and plantar foot muscles and sensation through branches.

Identify · Structures · Viva 3 references · 4 viva prompts
Common fibular nerve teaching reference
Nerves & vessels

Common fibular nerve

Supplies lateral and anterior leg compartments through its branches.

Identify · Structures · Viva 3 references · 4 viva prompts
Femoral and popliteal arteries teaching reference
Nerves & vessels

Femoral and popliteal arteries

Major arterial route from pelvis through thigh to leg.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 4 viva prompts
Tibial arteries and dorsalis pedis teaching reference
Nerves & vessels

Tibial arteries and dorsalis pedis

Supply leg and foot through communicating dorsal and plantar networks.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 4 viva prompts
Great and small saphenous veins teaching reference
Nerves & vessels

Great and small saphenous veins

Drain superficial lower-limb tissues; valves and muscle pumps assist venous return.

Identify · Structures · Viva 1 reference · 4 viva prompts