Enumerate the muscles of the posterior/flexor compartment of leg and their nerve supply. Muscles of this compartment are divided into three groups:superficial , middle and deep group. Muscles of superficial group GastocnemiusRead More…
Enumerate the muscles of lateral compartment of leg and their nerve supply. Write their origin, insertion and action. Muscles of lateral compartment of leg are: Peroneus longus Peroneus brevis * All theRead More…
Draw a labelled diagram showing compartments of leg and their contents. Leg is divided into three compartments.They are as follows: Anterior (extensor) compartment Lateral (posterior)compartment Posterior (flexor) compartment Enumerate the muscles ofRead More…
Name the lymph nodes of lower limb. Lymphatic drainage of lower limb: Most of the lymph from lower limb is drained into inguinal lymph nodes (except from deep part of gluteal region andRead More…
Introduction WATCH VIDEO OF VENOUS DRAINAGE OF LOWER LIMB [Click Here] The veins of the lower extremity are subdivided into two sets- superficial and deep. The two set of veins are connected by perforatingRead More…
Enumerate the contents of posterior compartment of thigh. The posterior compartment of the thigh contains the knee flexors and hip extensors.It has the following muscles, nerves and vessels: • Muscles (Hamstring Muscles)Read More…
What are the boundaries of popliteal fossa? Popliteal fossa is a diamond shaped fossa on the back of the knee. Its boundaries are: Roof Is formed by skin, superficial fascia and deep fascia (poplitealRead More…
What is the origin & root value of Sciatic nerve? Origin: Sciatic nerve arises from the lumbosacral plexus. Root value: ventral rami of L4-S3 spinal nerves. Describe the course of Sciatic nerve?Read More…
Name the arteries participating in Trochanteric anastomosis. It is situated near the trochanteric fossa of femur and provides branches to head of femur. Arteries participating in trochanteric anastomosis are: Descending branchRead More…
Enumerate the structures passing through the greater sciatic foramen. Piriformis muscle Structures passing above the piriformis Superior gluteal nerve Superior gluteal vessels Structures passing below the piriformis Inferior gluteal nerve Inferior glutealRead More…