The Foot
9. Be able to name all of the bony, cartilaginous, and ligamentous compenents of the hip, knee,
and ankle joints
10. Know the shape, location, and function of the patella
11. Know the classification of joints and any special articular components (bursae, menisci, etc.)
from hip to foot
12. Know the ROM and common movements of the hip, knee, and ankle joints
13. Know the Functional groups of muscles for the hip joint (page 633 figure 5.83)
14. Know the which Primary muscles produce which movements at the knee (page 643 table
5.16)
15. Be able to describe the blood supply for the hip, knee, and ankle joints
16. Be able to describe angular disorders of the hip and foot (coxa vara and valga, valgus and
vagus of the foot and ankle)
17. Know how to perform the following physical examinations, tests, or interventional
procedures and why you would perform them:
a) ROM
b) Tests for Cruciate ligaments
c) Patellar and ankle joint reflexes
d) General concepts of hip and knee replacement
18. Understand and be able to describe in detail the following pathologies:
a) Femoral neck fractures
b) OA of hip and knee
c) Bursitis of the knee
d) Ankle sprains
19. Review all the blue box contents….
The Thoracic Wall and Breast
1. Know the surface muscles of the chest including names, locations, and functions
2. Know the number and special bony landmarks of the thoracic vertabrae (i.e. articular
surfaces)
3. Be able to describe the difference between true (upper 7), false (8th -10th), and floating ribs
(11th and 12th)
4. Know the general structural shape, landmarks, and articular surfaces of the typical ribs (3rd-
9th) and be able to describe in detail the atypical ribs (1st, 2nd, 10th,11th, and 12th)
5. Be able to describe the sternal components, their locations, articulations, and landmarks of
the sternum
6. Know the names and functions of the three intercostal muscle groups
7. Know the origins, location, and major pathways of intercostal vasculature and innervation
8. Know the function of the diaphragm
9. Be able to describe the location and contents of the 3 major openings in the diaphragm
10. Be able to describe the major structural components of the breast
11. Be able to describe in detail innervation, vasculation, and lyphatic drainage of the breast
12. Know the Breast Quadrants
13. Be able to describe in detail the Glandular epithelium and supporting structures of the breast
14. Know how to perform or be familiar with the following physical examinations, tests, or
interventional procedures and why you would perform them:
a) Breast Physical Examination
b) Mammography
15. Understand and be able to describe in detail the following pathologies:
a) Rib Fractures
b) Open and Tension Pneumothorax
c) Breast Cancer
16. Review all the blue box contents….
Note:
For pathologies listed in the review please be familiar with the following:
General concepts, major symptoms or signs, general concepts of etiology (causes),
general epidemiologic characteristics (male to female ratio, age groups, ethnic groups), name
appropriate diagnostic tests or procedures, and general treatment concepts