26. Anterior and lateral leg: Ankle joint

Bones and fascia The deep fascia of the thigh (fascia lata) continues on to the leg, forming a dense, snug-fitting layer called the crural fascia The crural fascia, intermuscular septa, bones of the leg,and interosseous membrane separate the leg into anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments Figure 26.1 Clinical correlation: Compartment syndrome The deep fascia in […]

25. Knee joint

The knee is a modified hinge joint There are three articulations within the knee joint complex: Lateral and medial tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints Movements can occur along two axes: The primary movements are flexion and extension Because the radii and lengths of the articular surfaces of the femur and tibia differ, there is a small […]

24. Gluteal region, posterior thigh, and popliteal fossa

Pertinent osteology Please review the anatomy of the acetabulum, posterior hip bone, sciatic notches, and femur. Figure 24.1 Osteology of the os coxae. Figure 24.2 Sciatic foramina. Figure 24.3 Osteology of the femur. Gluteal region Physically, the gluteal region is part of the trunk, but functionally, it is clearly part of the limb. The gluteal […]

23. The hip joint

Figure 23.1 The hip joint is the articulation between the round femoral head and the concave acetabulum (“little vinegar cup”). The lunate surface is the articular surface of the acetabulum, forming an arc that fills ¾ of the acetabular cup. It is covered with articular cartilage. The acetabulum is deepened by the acetabular labrum, a […]

22. Anterior and medial compartments of the thigh

Optional Reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 8th ed., Anterior and medial regions of thigh section through Surface anatomy of anterior and medial regions of thigh. Compartmentalization of the thigh The deep fascia, intermuscular septa, and femur together define anterior and posterior compartments in the thigh. The anterior compartment contains muscles that flex the hip and extend […]

00. Introduction to the Pelvic Viscera

Optional Reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 8th ed., Pelvic viscera section through Lymphatic drainage from female pelvic viscera. The “lay of the land”: The pelvic viscera are below the peritoneum, surrounded by visceral pelvic fascia, and separated from one another by subperitoneal pelvic connective tissue “packing material.” Most of the organs in the pelvic cavity (rectum, […]

00. Introduction to the Pelvic Viscera

Optional Reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 8th ed., Pelvic viscera section through Lymphatic drainage from female pelvic viscera. The “lay of the land”: The pelvic viscera are below the peritoneum, surrounded by visceral pelvic fascia, and separated from one another by subperitoneal pelvic connective tissue “packing material.” Most of the organs in the pelvic cavity (rectum, […]

00. Introduction to the peritoneal cavity and GI tract

What is peritoneum? Peritoneum is a serous membrane. Recall that serous membranes are associated with body cavities and visceral organs within them.  Question What is the function of a serous membrane? What are the names of the two other serous membranes we encountered earlier in our course? Parietal peritoneum lines the walls of the abdominopelvic […]