Pelvis
The pelvic girdle supports this part of the body by providing a stable base and transferring weight during activities like sitting and standing.
What is the trunk?
This fossa holds the femoral head to make up the hip joint
What is the acetabulum?
This is known as the articulation between the femur and patella
What is the patellofemoral joint?
This pathology is caused by abnormal pressure on the plantar digital nerves commonly at the web space b/t the 3rd and 4th metatarsals.
What is Morton’s neuroma?
With this tendon completely ruptured the individual loses the ability to Plantar flex the ankle.
What is achilles tendon?
This part of the pelvis, also known as the lesser pelvis, is defined by the pelvic inlet and outlet and houses pelvic organs, playing a significant role during childbirth.
What is the true pelvis?
This occurs when an unusually shallow acetabulum causes the femoral head to slide upward
What is hip dysplasia?
The normal ranges for this ranges from 13-18 degrees and is greater in females
What is Q angle?
This is the top arch of the foot that receives weight of the body, depresses during weight-bearing, and recoils when weight is removed.
What is medial border of the foot?
This ligament is a strong, triangular band of tissue that stabilizes the inner ankle.
What is deltoid ligament?
This term describes the anterior tilt of the sacrum relative to the ilium, often occurring during activities like standing or childbirth.
What is nutation?
This ligament is the basis for standing posture in individuals with paraplegia
What is the Ligament of Bigelow?
This is caused by a single blow to the knee and involves tears in the ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus
What is the Terrible Triad?
This surgical procedure fuses the talocalcaneal, calcaneocuboid, and talonavicular joints together.
What is triple arthrodesis?
This pathology often occurs when a person trips over an unexpected obstacle.
What is ankle fractures?
The sacroiliac, pubic, and iliolumbar ligaments of the pelvic girdle primarily help maintain this by limiting excessive movement between bones and distributing forces.
What is stabilization and protection?
This is caused by an angle of inclination greater than 125 degrees placing the hip in an adducted position during WB
What is coxa valga?
This is also known as the "goose foot"
What is the pes anserine?
The foot acts as a shock absorber, adapts to unleveled surfaces, and provides a stable base of support.
What are functions of the foot?
This is probably the most common injury among athletes.
What is ankle sprains?
Muscle imbalances caused by poor posture can lead to altered mechanics of these structures, increasing wear and tear and potentially leading to conditions like oestoarthritis.
What are joints?
This ligament changes the name of the external iliac artery and vein to femoral artery and vein when it passes under it
What is the inguinal ligament?
This ligament keeps the femur from displacing anteriorly on the tibia
What is the Posterior Cruciate Ligament?
Medial longitudinal arch, Lateral longitudinal arch, and transverse arch.
What are foot arches?
The tibia, fibula, and talus.
What are ankle bones?