2026 gross anatomy topic 2
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what is the angle of inclination?
L shaped proximal femur so that the long axis of the head and neck projects superiomedially at an angle
what is the average angle of the angle of inclination?
125 °
what is femoral torsion?
transverse plane angle of anteriorly rotated femoral head/neck
inversion/eversion twist of femur btwn hip jt and knee
what is the angle of femoral torsion for males?
7°
what is the angle of femoral torsion for females
12°
largest sesamoid bone?
patella
role of the patella?
quad mm strength, pulley mech to increase lever arm of quad mms
talus articulates w how many bones?
4
what bones does the talus articulate w?
tibia, fibula, calcaneus and navicular
what is a trochlea?
a pulley shaped structure that allows tendons to glide smoothly on
how many cunneiform bones?
3= medial, intermediate, and lateral
how many phalanges does the first digit have? hallux
2 proximal and distal
how many phalanges does digits 2-5 have?
3 proximal middle and distal
what are the borders of the femoral triangle?
superior: inguinal lig
medially: adductor LONGUS
laterally: sartorius
what makes up the floor of the femoral triangle?
iliopsoas and pectineus
what are the borders of the adductor canal?
anterior and lat: vastus medialis mm
post: adductor longus/magnus mm
medially: sartorius
adductor hiatus contains
only femoral artery and vein, not femoral nerve