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AN18.1-7 | Knee joint, Anterior compartment of leg & dorsum of foot — Glossary
Glossary — Knee joint, Anterior compartment of leg & dorsum of foot
Key terms introduced in this module, in order of first appearance. Use this as a revision checklist.
| Term | Where Introduced |
|---|---|
| anterior drawer test | Why This Matters |
| Lachman test | Why This Matters |
| foot drop | Why This Matters |
| osteoarthritis | Why This Matters |
| anterior compartment syndrome | Why This Matters |
| locks | Why This Matters |
| unlocks | Why This Matters |
| femur | What You Already Know |
| tibia | What You Already Know |
| patella | What You Already Know |
| fibula | What You Already Know |
| common peroneal nerve | What You Already Know |
| popliteal artery | What You Already Know |
| anterior tibial artery | What You Already Know |
| posterior tibial artery | What You Already Know |
| interosseous membrane | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| deep fascia | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| Four muscles | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| Tibialis anterior | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| Extensor hallucis longus | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| Extensor digitorum longus | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| Peroneus (fibularis) tertius | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| Key fact | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| deep peroneal (fibular) nerve | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| Neurovascular bundle | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| Deep peroneal nerve | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| dorsalis pedis | Anterior Compartment of the Leg |
| steppage gait | Clinical Pearl: Foot Drop & Anterior Compartment Syndrome |
| Most common site | Clinical Pearl: Foot Drop & Anterior Compartment Syndrome |
| 5 Ps | Clinical Pearl: Foot Drop & Anterior Compartment Syndrome |
| Emergency fasciotomy | Clinical Pearl: Foot Drop & Anterior Compartment Syndrome |
| knee joint | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| modified hinge joint | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Articular surfaces | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| menisci | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Medial meniscus | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Lateral meniscus | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Capsule and Synovial Membrane | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Ligaments | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Medial (tibial) collateral ligament (MCL) | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Lateral (fibular) collateral ligament (LCL) | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Patellar ligament | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Nerve supply | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Anastomosis around the knee | The Knee Joint — Structure and Stabilisers |
| Locking of the knee | Locking and Unlocking of the Knee |
| Why it happens | Locking and Unlocking of the Knee |
| laterally | Locking and Unlocking of the Knee |
| Unlocking the knee | Locking and Unlocking of the Knee |
| Popliteus | Locking and Unlocking of the Knee |
| tibial nerve | Locking and Unlocking of the Knee |
| Clinical relevance | Locking and Unlocking of the Knee |
| The Unhappy Triad (O'Donoghue's Triad) | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| ACL + MCL + Medial Meniscus | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| Clinical Tests for Knee Ligaments | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| Posterior drawer test | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| Valgus stress test | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| Varus stress test | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| McMurray's test | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| Medial vs Lateral Meniscus tears | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| "locked knee" | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| Haemarthrosis | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| Effusion | Knee Joint Injuries & Clinical Tests |
| Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee | Clinical Pearl: Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
| Anatomical basis | Clinical Pearl: Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
| articular cartilage | Clinical Pearl: Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
| Radiological features | Clinical Pearl: Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
| Why medial compartment is affected first | Clinical Pearl: Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
| Genu varum vs genu valgum | Clinical Pearl: Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
| Varus | Clinical Pearl: Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
| Valgum | Clinical Pearl: Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
| Clinical | Clinical Pearl: Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
| Anterior Compartment of Leg | Key Takeaways |
| Dorsalis Pedis Artery | Key Takeaways |
| Locking/Unlocking | Key Takeaways |
| Unhappy Triad | Key Takeaways |
77 terms in this module