Muscle Anchors
The Quadriceps all converge into the Quadriceps Tendon, which encapsulates the patella and inserts onto which specific landmark?
The Tibial Tuberosity
Which vertebrae is called the "Atlas"
C1
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome involves compression of which nerve?
The Median Nerve.
The ACL resists anterior translation of the tibia on the femur. What does ACL stand for?
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Is the Hip Joint classified as a Hinge, Pivot, or Ball & Socket joint?
Ball & Socket.
What bony landmark does the Subscapularis muscle attach to?
Lesser Tubercle (of the Scapula)
The Lateral Malleolus is the distal end of which bone?
The Fibula
Foot Drop is classically associated with injury or compression of which nerve near the fibular head?
The Common Peroneal (Fibular) Nerve.
The ATFL is the most commonly sprained ligament in the ankle. What does ATFL stand for?
Anterior Talofibular Ligament.
To fully lock the knee in extension (Screw Home Mechanism), the tibia must do what relative to the femur? (Internal or External Rotation).
Externally Rotate.
The Long Head of the Biceps originates from the Supraglenoid Tubercle. Where does the Short Head originate?
The Coracoid Process
On the dorsal aspect of the distal radius, there is a distinct bony prominence that acts as a pulley for the EPL tendon. What is it called?
Lister's Tubercle.
Which nerve provides motor innervation to the Deltoid and sensory supply to the "Regimental Badge" area?
The Axillary Nerve.
The Glenoid Labrum (shoulder) and Acetabular Labrum (hip) serve what primary mechanical function?
To deepen the socket (increase joint congruency/stability).
Pronation and Supination of the forearm occur primarily at which two joints?
The Proximal and Distal Radioulnar Joints.
The Piriformis muscle originates on the anterior sacrum and inserts on the superior aspect of which femoral landmark?
The Greater Trochanter
The Sustentaculum Tali, a shelf of bone that supports the talus, is part of which bone?
The Calcaneus.
Scapular winging is often caused by weakness of the Serratus Anterior, due to injury of which nerve?
The Long Thoracic Nerve.
In the cervical spine, approximately 50% of total neck rotation occurs at which specific joint level?
C1-C2 (Atlanto-axial joint).
The Pes Anserinus is the conjoined tendon of three muscles inserting on the medial proximal tibia. Name them in order from Anterior to Posterior.
Sartorius, Gracilis, Semitendinosus
In a Spondylolisthesis (or Spondylolysis), the defect or fracture occurs in which specific part of the vertebra?
The Pars Interarticularis.
While the Median nerve supplies most of the thenar eminence, the Adductor Pollicis is supplied by which nerve?
The Ulnar Nerve.
The Menisci of the knee have poor blood supply. Which zone is the most vascular and has the best chance of healing: The inner third or the outer third?
The Outer Third (Red-Red zone).
The Talocrural joint allows dorsiflexion/plantarflexion. Which joint below it allows for Inversion and Eversion?
The Subtalar Joint.