Anatomy and Terminology of Lower Extremities Quiz

Dive into our quiz on lower extremities anatomy. Test your knowledge on bones, muscles, and podiatry terms. Ideal for learning and review.

#1

Which bone is commonly known as the shinbone?

Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
#2

What is the medical term for the kneecap?

Talus
Patella
Calcaneus
Metatarsal
#3

What is the term for the bony prominence on the lateral side of the ankle?

Medial malleolus
Lateral malleolus
Tuberosity
Epicondyle
#4

Which of the following bones is not part of the foot's tarsal bones?

Navicular
Cuboid
Talus
Metatarsal
#5

In the context of the lower extremities, what does the term 'hallux' refer to?

Big toe
Heel
Ankle
Arch of the foot
#6

What is the largest joint in the human body?

Knee joint
Hip joint
Ankle joint
Elbow joint
#7

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the knee joint?

Quadriceps femoris
Hamstring muscles
Gastrocnemius
Sartorius
#8

Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the lower extremities?

Subclavian artery
Brachial artery
Femoral artery
Axillary artery
#9

In the context of the lower extremities, what does the term 'plantar' refer to?

Sole of the foot
Back of the knee
Top of the foot
Heel
#10

Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Tibialis anterior
Peroneus longus
#11

What is the common name for the condition involving inflammation of the plantar fascia, causing heel pain?

Achilles tendinitis
Shin splints
Plantar fasciitis
Bunion
#12

What is the medical term for the anklebone?

Calcaneus
Talus
Cuboid
Navicular
#13

In human anatomy, what is the function of the iliotibial (IT) band?

Flexing the hip joint
Extending the knee joint
Stabilizing the ankle joint
Abducting the shoulder joint
#14

Which nerve is commonly known as the 'sciatic nerve'?

Femoral nerve
Tibial nerve
Common peroneal nerve
Superficial peroneal nerve
#15

Which ligament connects the femur to the tibia and helps stabilize the knee joint?

Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
#16

What is the main function of the Achilles tendon?

Flexing the knee
Plantarflexion of the foot
Dorsiflexion of the foot
Extending the hip
#17

Which joint allows for the movement of the foot in multiple directions, including inversion and eversion?

Subtalar joint
Talocrural joint
Calcaneocuboid joint
Tarsometatarsal joint

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