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Thigh Compartments
3 compartments
Anterior: Flex thing/hip + extend leg/knee
Medial: Adduct thigh/hip
Posterior: Extend thigh/hip + flex leg/knee
Surrounded by:
Fascia lata
Iliotibial tract (IT band): Lateral thickening

Leg Compartments
4 compartments
Anterior
Posterior: Deep
Posterior: Superficial
Lateral
Divided by:
Interosseous membrane
Intramuscular septa (anterior, lateral, transverse)
Surrounded by crural fascia

Lower Limb Nerves: Hip
Autonomic:
Hypogastric plexus + nerve
Splanchnic nerves
Somatic: Pudendal nerve
Lower Limb Nerves: Thigh
Lumbosacral plexus
Lumbar plexus
Sacral plexus

Lumbosacral Plexus: Lumbar Plexus
L1-L4
Obturator Nerve: L2-L4
Medial compartment
Femoral Nerve: L2-L4
Anterior compartment

Lumbosacral Plexus: Sacral Plexus
L4-S3
Gluteal Nerves: Superior (L4-S1) + Inferior (L5-S2)
Gluteal region
Sciatic Nerve: L4-S3 (tibial + common peroneal (fibular) divisions)
Posterior compartment
Pudendal Nerve: S2-S4
Perineum + hip

Lower Limb Nerves: Leg
Sciatic Nerve → Tibial + Common peroneal (fibular) divisions → Nerves
Tibial Nerve: Posterior compartment
Common Peroneal Nerve:
Superficial: Lateral compartment
Deep: Anterior compartment + foot

Lower Limb Nerves: Foot
Tibial Nerve → Medial + Lateral Plantar Nerves
Medial Plantar: Superficial
Abductor hallucis
Flexor digitorum brevis
Flexor hallucis brevis
First/medial lumbrical
Lateral Plantar: Deep
All other muscles
Lower Limb Vasculature: Arterial
Abdominal Aorta → R + L common iliac
Thigh: Common iliac → Internal + external iliac a.
External iliac → Femoral a. (anterior)
Femoral a. → Deep femoral/profunda femoris a. (posterior)
Internal iliac → Gluteal a. → Obturator a. (medial)
Leg: Femoral a. → Popliteal a.
Popliteal a. → Anterior + posterior tibial aa. (anterior + posterior)
Branch from posterior tibial a. = Peroneal/fibular a. (lateral)
Peroneal a. → Medial + lateral plantar aa. (feet)

Lower Limb Vasculature: Deep Venous
Paired with arteries
Lower Limb Vasculature: Superficial Venous
Medial + anterior: Long/great saphenous vein
Lateral + posterior: Short saphenous vein

Hip: Bones
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Sacrum
Coccyx
Hip Bones: Ilium
Lateral pelvic girdle + superior acetabulum
Iliac Crest: Wing/ala (superior)
Iliac Spine: Bony projections
Anterior superior + inferior
Posterior superior + inferior
Iliac Fossa: Concave surface on anterior internal portion
Great Sciatic Notch: Posterior notch

Hip Bones: Ischium
Inferioposterior pelvic girdle + inferoposterior acetabulum
Ischial Spine: Posterior bony projection
Ischial Tuberosity: Inferioposterior rounded portion
Obturator Foramen: Large inferior oval openings
Posterior
Lesser Sciatic Notch: Posterior notch under greater sciatic notch

Hip Bones: Pubis
Anteromedial pelvic girdle + anterior acetabulum
Pubic Symphysis: Fibrocartilaginous joint between left + right pubic bones
Obturator Foramen: Anterior aspect

Hip Bones: Sacrum
5 fused vertebrae

Hip Bones: Coccyx
3-5 fused vertebrae

Hip: Articulating Joint Bones
Acetabulum: Rounded indent on lateral pelvis
Femur: Head
Hip Joint
Ball + socket joint
Acetabular Labrum: Cartilage covering acetabulum
Joint Capsule: Fibrous tissue around joint
Contain lunate surface = Articulate
Zona Orbicularis: Thickened joint capsule around femur head
Stability

Hip Joint: Ligaments
Capsular: Stabilize joint
Iliofemoral: Anterior
Maintain posture
Ischiofemoral: Posterior
Limit medial rotation
Pubofemoral: Inferior
Limit abduction
Transverse Acetabular: Lower acetabulum
Round Ligament of Femur Head: Connect acetabular fossa + femur head

Hip: Muscle Groups
Superficial gluteals
Deep gluteals
Hip Muscle: Superficial Gluteals
Gluteus maximus
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Hip Superficial Gluteals: Gluteus Maximus
Innervation: Inferior gluteal n.
Action: Thigh extension + lateral rotation

Hip Superficial Gluteals: Gluteus Medius
Innervation: Superior gluteal n.
Action: Thigh abduction + medial rotation

Hip Superficial Gluteals: Gluteus Minimus
Innervation: Superior gluteal n.
Action: Thigh abduction + medial rotation

Hip Muscles: Deep Gluteals
Piriformis
Obturator internus
Superior gemellus
Inferior gemellus
Quadratus femoris

Hip Deep Gluteals: Piriformis
Innervation: S1-S2
Action: Thigh lateral rotation

Hip Deep Gluteals: Obturator Internus
Innervation: L5-S2
Action: Thigh lateral rotation

Hip Deep Gluteals: Superior Gemellus
Innervation: L5-S2
Action: Thigh lateral rotation

Hip Deep Gluteals: Inferior Gemellus
Innervation: L4-S1
Action: Thigh lateral rotation

Hip Deep Gluteals: Quadratus Femoris
Innervation: L4-S1
Action: Thigh lateral rotation

Thigh: Bone
Femur
Proximal:
Head: Articulate with acetabulum (hip joint)
Neck: Connect head + shaft
Trochanter: Between neck + shaft
Lesser (medial) + greater (lateral)
Distal: Epicondyles
Medial + lateral

Thigh Muscles: Anterior
Posterior abdominal wall muscles
Sartorius
Quadriceps femoris
Thigh Anterior Muscles: Posterior Abdominal Wall Muscles
Iliacus
Psoas Major
Psoas Minor

Thigh: Iliacus Muscle
Innervation: Femoral n.
Action:
Thigh flexion
Knee extension

Thigh: Psoas Major Muscle
Innervation: Ventral rami (L1-3)
Action:
Thigh flexion
Knee extension

Thigh: Psoas Minor Muscle
Innervation: L1
Action: Trunk flexion

Thigh Anterior Muscle: Sartorius
Innervation: Femoral n.
Action:
Thigh flexion, abduction, lateral rotation
Leg flexion

Thigh Anterior Muscle: Quadriceps Femoris
4 heads
Rectus femoris
Vastus lateralis
Vastus medialis
Vastus intermedias
Innervation: Femoral n.
Action:
Knee extension
Thigh flexion

Thigh Muscles: Posterior
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Biceps femoris

Thigh Posterior Muscle: Semimembranous
Innervation: Sciatic n. → Tibial div.
Action:
Hip extension
Knee flexion + medial rotation

Thigh Posterior Muscle: Semitendinosus
Innervation: Sciatic n. → Tibial div.
Action:
Hip extension
Knee flexion + medial rotation

Thigh Posterior Muscle: Biceps Femoris
Short + long head
Innervation:
Sciatic n. → Tibial div.
Short Head: Peroneal div.
Action:
Hip extension
Knee flexion + rotation

Thigh Muscles: Medial
Obturator externus
Gracilis
Pectineus
Adductor magnus
Adductor minimus
Adductor longus
Adductor brevis

Thigh Medial Muscle: Obturator Externus
Innervation: Obturator n.
Action:
Hip adduction
Thigh lateral rotation

Thigh Medial Muscle: Gracilis
Innervation: Obturator n.
Action:
Hip adduction
Leg flexion + medial rotation

Thigh Medial Muscle: Pectineus
Innervation:
Obturator n.
Femoral n.
Action: Hip adduction

Thigh Medial Muscle: Adductor Magnus
Innervation:
Obturator n.
Sciatic n. → Tibial div.
Action:
Hip adduction
Thigh extension

Thigh Medial Muscle: Adductor Minimus
Innervation: Obturator n.
Action:
Hip adduction

Thigh Medial Muscle: Adductor Longus
Innervation: Obturator n.
Action: Hip adduction

Thigh Medial Muscle: Adductor Brevis
Innervation: Obturator n.
Action: Hip adduction

Leg: Bones
Tibia
Fibula
Leg Bone: Tibia
Medial
Weight-bearing
Proximal:
Condyles: bony projections
Articulate with femoral condyles (knee joint)
Articulate with fibula (proximal tibiofibular joint)
Tuberosity: Condyles merge → Anterior triangular region
Patellar tendon attachment
Distal:
Medial Malleolus: Bony projection
Articulate with fibula (distal tibiofibular joint)
Articulate with talus tarsal bone (talocrural/ankle joint)

Leg Bone: Fibula
Lateral
Non-weight bearing
Proximal:
Head: Pointed end
Articulate with tibia (proximal tibiofibular joint)
Neck: Constriction between head + shaft
Distal:
Lateral Malleolus: Bony projection
Articulate with talus tarsal bone (ankle joint)

Leg: Interosseous Membrane
Fibrous connective tissue between fibula + tibia
Stabilize tibiofibular joints

Leg Muscles: Anterior
Tibialis anterior
Extensor digitorum longus
Extensor hallucis longus
Peroneus/fibularis tertius
Leg Anterior Muscle: Tibialis Anterior
Innervation: Deep peroneal n.
Action:
Ankle dorsiflexion
Foot inversion

Leg Anterior Muscle: Extensor Digitorum Longus
Innervation: Deep peroneal n.
Action:
Ankle dorsiflexion
2nd-5th toe extension

Leg Anterior Muscle: Extensor Hallucis Longus
Innervation: Deep peroneal n.
Action:
Ankle dorsiflexion
1st toe extension

Leg Anterior Muscle: Peroneus/Fibularis Tertius
Innervation: Deep peroneal n.
Action:
Ankle dorsiflexion
Foot eversion

Leg Muscles: Lateral
Peroneus/Fibularis longus
Peroneus/Fibularis brevis

Leg Lateral Muscle: Peroneus/Fibularis Longus
Innervation: Superficial peroneal n.
Action:
Ankle plantarflexion
Foot eversion

Leg Lateral Muscle: Peroneus/Fibularis Brevis
Innervation: Superficial peroneul n.
Action:
Ankle plantarflexion
Foot eversion

Leg Muscles: Posterior
Superficial
Triceps surae
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Plantaris
Deep
Tibialis posterior
Flexor digitorum longus
Flexor hallucis longus
Popliteus
Leg Posterior Superficial Muscle: Triceps Surae
Tendons fuse = Tendo calcaneus (Achilles tendon)
Gastrocnemius
Lateral + medial head
Action:
Ankle plantarflexion
Knee flexion
Soleus
Action: Ankle plantarflexion
Innervation: Tibial n.

Leg Posterior Superficial Muscle: Plantaris
Innervation: Tibial n.
Action: Ankle plantarflexion

Leg Posterior Deep Muscle: Tibialis Posterior
Innervation: Tibial n.
Action: Foot inversion

Leg Posterior Deep Muscle: Flexor Digitorum Longus
Innervation: Tibial n.
Action: 2nd-4th toes flexion

Leg Posterior Deep Muscle: Flexor Hallucis Longus
Innervation: Tibial n.
Action: 1st toe flexion

Leg Posterior Deep Muscle: Popliteus
Innervation: Tibial n.
Action: Tibia internal rotation on femur (unlock knee)

Ankle
Talocrural joint
Synovial hinge joint
Movements:
Plantarflexion
Dorsiflexion
Ankle: Bones
7 tarsal bones
Talus
Calcenus
Navicular
Cuneiforms
Cuboid

Ankle Bone: Talus
Most superior
Articulate with calcaneus (subtalar joint)
Articulate with navicular (talonavicular joint)

Ankle Bone: Calcenus
Under talus
Articulate with cuboid (calcaneocuboid joint)

Ankle Bone: Navicular
Medial

Ankle Bone: Cuneiform
3 bones (medial, intermediate, lateral)

Ankle Bone: Cuboid
Most lateral

Ankle: Ligaments
Collateral ligaments
Medial/deltoid
Lateral

Ankle Ligaments: Medial/Deltoid
Medial malleolus → Medial tarsal bones (talus, calcenus, navicular)
4 ligaments
Anterior tibiotalar
Tibiocalcaneal
Posterior tibiotalar
Tibionavicular
Prevent excess ankle eversion

Ankle Ligaments: Lateral
Lateral malleolus → Talus + calcaneus
3 ligaments
Anterior talofibular
Posterior talofibular
Calcaneofibular
Prevent excess ankle eversion

Foot: Bones
Metatarsal
Phalanges
Foot Bones: Metatarsal
5 long bones
Base: Articulates with tarsal bones (tarsometatarsal joints)
Head: Articulates with proximal phalanges (metatarsophalangeal joints)

Foot Bones: Phalanges
Long bones
Toe: 3 phalanges
Proximal, middle, distal
Hallux (Big Toe): 2 phalanges
Proximal + distal

Foot: Toe Joints
Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) Joints: Between metatarsals and phalanges
Interphalangeal (IP) Joints:
4 Toes: PIP and DIP
Hallux: PIP

Foot: Ligaments
Retinaculum
Tarsal tunnel
Foot Ligaments: Retinaculum
Anterior/extensor
Superior
Inferior
Medial/flexor
Lateral
Superior peroneal
Inferior peroneal
Foot Retinaculum: Anterior/Extensor
Superior: Transverse band over anterior tibia → Anterior fibula
Inferior: Transverse Y-shaped band over medial malleolus + Plantar aponeurosis + Calcaneus

Foot Retinaculum: Medial/Flexor
Oblique band from medial malleolus → Medial calcaneus

Foot Retinaculum: Lateral
Superior Peroneal: From lateral malleolus → Lateral calcaneus
Inferior Peroneal: Lateral continuation of inferior extensor retinaculum
Foot Ligaments: Tarsal Tunnel
Osteofibrous channel
Deep Border: Medial malleolus, talus, calcaneus
Superficial Border: Flexor retinaculum
Passage for:
Tibial nerve
Posterior tibial artery + vein
Tendons of flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus, posterior tibialis

Foot: Plantar Aponeurosis
Thickened fascia on plantar surface
Maintain arch
Protect foot sole
Foot: Arches
Absorb shock + distribute weight
Longitudinal: 2
Medial + lateral
Transverse: 1

Foot Dorsum: Muscles
Extensor digitorum brevis
Extensor hallucis brevis

Foot Dorsum Muscle: Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Innervation: Deep fibular n.
Action: 2nd-5th toes MTP + IP extension

Foot Dorsum Muscle: Extensor Hallucis Brevis
Innervation: Deep fibular n.
Action: Hallux MTP + IP extension

Foot Plantar: Muscles
4 layers

Foot Plantar Muscles: Layer 1 (Superficial)
Abductor hallucis
Flexor digitorum brevis
Abductor digiti minimi

Foot Muscles Layer 1: Abductor Hallucis
Innervation: Medial plantar n.
Action: Hallux abduction

Foot Muscles Layer 1: Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Innervation: Medial plantar n.
Action: 2nd-5th toe PIP flexion

Foot Muscles Layer 1: Abductor Digiti Minimi
Innervation: Lateral plantar n.
Action: 5th toe abduction
