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Dissection of the Lower Limb Joints |
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Step 1
On one side, reflect the muscles of the anterior compartment of the thigh in layers to expose the joint capsule. |
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Step 2
Clean the joint capsule. | ||
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Step 3
Open the capsule anteriorly and evulse the femoral head. |
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Step 1
Strip the muscles from the joint capsule and reflect the quadriceps tendon, patella and patellar ligament inferiorly. |
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Step 2
Flex the joint to view the cruciate ligaments and menisci. |
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Step 1
Strip the muscles from the ankle joint to expose the lateral and medial collateral ligaments. Study the ligaments of the foot. |
John A. McNulty, Ph.D. | Last Updated: Jul 19, 2004 Created: Mar 13, 1997 |