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What is a popliteal pulse?
A popliteal pulse is a pulse that can be felt behind the knee in the popliteal fossa. It is an important pulse for assessing blood flow to the lower leg and foot. Monitoring the popliteal pulse can help in diagnosing vascular conditions or injuries affecting the lower extremities.
Knee flexion is when the knee is bent?
Yes, and knee extension would be when the knee is straight.
What is the pulse point at knee called?
The pulse point at the knee is called the popliteal pulse. It can be felt behind the knee joint.
What is the inside of your knee called?
It's actually the "antecubital" area or region.
What is the name or condition for the a bone that protrudes noticeably just below the knee cap?
The condition you are referring to is likely Osgood-Schlatter disease. It is an overuse injury that causes pain and swelling at the top of the shinbone, just below the knee cap, where the patellar tendon attaches. It is commonly seen in adolescents during periods of rapid growth and physical activity.
What is a bakers cyst on the knee?
A Baker's cyst is a swelling that can develop behind the knee filled with fluid from inside the knee joint.
Does it hurt when you tear your ACL?
Your Patellea (that would be your knee!) behind the knee? inside the knee?
Can inflammation from no cartilage in knee joint cause lower leg swelling?
yes
What is the medical term meaning Swelling behind the knee caused by synovial fluid?
Baker's cyst
What do do about knee swelling?
seek medical advice as there are a number of issue that occur to the knee which swelling indicates
Where is the poplietal artery located?
Behind The Knee
Where is the popliteal artery locatd?
the popliteal artery is located in the knee, behind the kneecap
What is the medical term for runner's knee and what are the common symptoms associated with it?
The medical term for runner's knee is patellofemoral pain syndrome. Common symptoms include pain around or behind the kneecap, especially when bending the knee, swelling, and a grinding sensation in the knee.
What is a Bakers' cyst?
A Baker's cyst is a benign swelling of the semimembranosus or some other synovial bursa found behind the knee joint.
What is Baker's cyst?
A Baker's cyst is a benign swelling of the semimembranosus or some other synovial bursa found behind the knee joint.
What are some signs of runners knee?
Runners knee is a result of overuse, direct trauma to the knee, misalignment, problems with feet, and weak thigh muscles. Symptoms include pain behind or around the knee cap, pain when one bends their knee, pain that worsens when walking downstairs, swelling, and popping or grinding sensations in the knee.
What is fatty pad in knee?
The fatty pad in the knee, also known as Hoffa's fat pad, is a soft tissue structure located behind the patellar tendon in the front of the knee joint. It serves as a cushion for the knee joint and helps with shock absorption. Inflammation or injury to the fatty pad can contribute to knee pain and swelling.
