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Bones of the Lower Limb

The Fibula

...has three main articulations: Proximal tibiofibular joint – articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia. Distal tibiofibular joint – articulates with the fibular notch of the tibia. Ankle joint...

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Extensor Digitorum Longus

The extensor digitorum longus is a muscle in the anterior compartment of the leg. It is located lateral to the tibialis anterior, and its four tendons can be palpated on...

Nerves of the Lower Limb

The Sacral Plexus

...Ltd (2024) Fig 4 Derivation of the inferior gluteal nerve from the lumbar plexus Sciatic Nerve See more detailed information here Roots: L4, L5, S1, S2, S3 Motor Functions: Tibial...

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Soleus

...calcaneal tendon, which inserts onto the calcaneus. Actions: Plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint. Innervation: Tibial nerve Blood supply: Posterior tibial artery By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2024) Fig 1...

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Popliteus

...of the femur relative to the tibia. This ‘unlocks’ the knee joint so that flexion can occur. Innervation: Tibial nerve Blood supply: Popliteal artery By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2024) Fig 1...

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Flexor Digitorum Longus

...surface of the tibia and attaches to the plantar surfaces of the lateral four digits. Actions: Flexion of the lateral four toes. Innervation: Tibial nerve Blood supply: Posterior tibial artery...

Bones of the Lower Limb

The Femur

...characterised by the presence of the medial and lateral condyles, which articulate with the tibia and patella to form the knee joint. Medial and lateral condyles – rounded areas at...

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Sural Nerve

The sural nerve is a cutaneous nerve of the lower limb, formed by contributions from the tibial and common fibular nerves. It supplies the skin over the posterolateral leg and...

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Calcaneal Nerve (Medial)

The medial calcaneal nerve is a sensory branch of the tibial nerve in the foot. It supplies sensation to the medial aspect of the heel. Course The medial calcaneal nerve...

Muscles of the Thigh

Muscles in the Anterior Compartment of the Thigh

...collectively insert onto the patella via the quadriceps tendon. The patella, in turn, is attached to the tibial tuberosity by the patella ligament. Vastus Lateralis Proximal attachment: Originates from the...

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