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Objectives for the Lower Limb (Chapter 6)
Gray’s Anatomy for Students
Conceptual Overview
When you have completed this section, you should be able to:
1. Describe the organization of the femoral triangle, popliteal fossa and tarsal tunnel.
2. Describe the structural and functional features of the osseous, jointed structures of the
lower limb.
3. Describe the compartmentation of the lower limb. Include fascias involved and major
actions and innervation of each compartment.
4. Describe the relationship of (abdomen, pelvis, and perineum) to the lower limb.
5. Describe the origins of the muscular innervation of the lower limb.
6. Describe the vascular supply of the lower limb.
Regional Anatomy of the Lower Limb
When you have completed this section, you should be able to:
Bony Pelvis
1. Identify and describe the osseous structures of the pelvic and proximal femur.
2. Describe the hip joint, types of movements allowed, and major supportive structures
associated with the internal joint architecture.
3. Identify and describe anatomic structures that pass though the pelvic region and are
transmitted to the lower limb; including nerves, vasculature, and lymphatics.
4. Describe fascial components of the lower limb that are associated with the bony pelvis.
5. Describe the anatomy and contents of the supra and infrapiriform hiatus.
6. Describe the anatomy and contents of the lesser sciatic foramen.
Gluteal
1. Identify and describe the attachments, actions and innervation of the muscles of the
gluteal region.
2. Describe the nerves and vasculature of the gluteal region.
Thigh
1. Describe the osseous structures that contribute to the thigh and stability of the femur.
2. Identify and describe the muscles that contribute to the anterior, medial and posterior
compartments.
3. Describe the attachments, innervation and actions of the muscles located in the three
compartments of the thigh.
4. Describe the neurovascular contributions to the anterior, medial and posterior
compartments of the thigh.
5. Describe the knee joint, types of movements allowed, and major supportive structures
associated with the internal and external joint architecture.
6. Describe the popliteal fossa and the structures contained within.
Leg
1. Describe the osseous and atricular structures that contribute to the leg and stability of the
tibia and fibula.
2. Identify and describe the muscles that contribute to the anterior, lateral and posterior
compartments.
3. Describe the attachment, innervation and actions of the muscles located in the three
compartments of the leg.
4. Describe the neurovascular contributions to the anterior, lateral and posterior
compartments of the let.
Foot
1. Describe the osseous structures that contribute to the foot and stability of it; including the
arches of the foot.
2. Describe the structure and function of joints and ligaments associated with the foot.
3. Identify and describe the contents and structures that form and contribute to the tarsal
tunnel.
4. Describe the attachment, innervation and actions of the muscles that contribute to the
foot; including the plantar surface of the foot.
5. Describe the neurovascular contributions to the foot.
Clinical and Surface Anatomy
When you have completed this section, you should be able to:
1. Identify the superficial landmarks associated with the lower limb [features of the skin,
superficial and deep fascia, spaces, compartments, boney landmarks, muscles, ligaments,
nerves, vasculature and joints].
2. Apply anatomic knowledge and understanding to clinical scenarios presented in the
chapter (see green boxes).
Additional Instructor Resources
Be familiar with the commonly used terms:
Adductor Canal/Hiatus
Femoral Canal
Saphenous Hiatus
“Subinguinal Hiatus”