Anatomy of the Lower Limb Quiz

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#1

Which bone is commonly known as the shinbone?

Femur
Patella
Tibia
Fibula
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#2

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?

Sartorius
Rectus femoris
Tibialis anterior
Gastrocnemius
1 answered
#3

Which structure serves as a bony landmark at the distal end of the femur?

Greater trochanter
Lesser trochanter
Medial condyle
Lateral condyle
1 answered
#4

Which muscle is primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Peroneus longus
1 answered
#5

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the foot?

Talus
Cuboid
Navicular
Fibula
1 answered
#6

Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Peroneus longus
Tibialis anterior
#7

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

Brachial artery
Subclavian artery
Femoral artery
Carotid artery
#8

The sciatic nerve is a major nerve of the lower limb. Which nerve roots contribute to its formation?

L4, L5, S1, S2, S3
C5, C6, C7
T10, T11, T12
S2, S3, S4
#9

The popliteal fossa is located at the back of the knee and contains several structures. Which of the following is NOT found in the popliteal fossa?

Popliteal artery
Popliteal vein
Common peroneal nerve
Femoral nerve
#10

Which bone forms the lateral part of the ankle joint?

Tibia
Fibula
Calcaneus
Talus
#11

The femoral artery is a major blood vessel of the lower limb. Which artery does it become as it passes through the adductor canal?

Popliteal artery
Anterior tibial artery
Posterior tibial artery
Fibular artery
#12

Which bone articulates with the talus to form the ankle joint?

Tibia
Fibula
Calcaneus
Navicular
#13

Which ligament stabilizes the knee joint by preventing anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur?

Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
#14

The lateral meniscus and medial meniscus are fibrocartilaginous structures located in the knee joint. Which ligament attaches the lateral meniscus to the tibia?

Tibial collateral ligament (MCL)
Fibular collateral ligament (LCL)
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
#15

The deltoid ligament is a strong ligament on the medial side of the ankle joint. Which bones does it connect?

Tibia and talus
Talus and calcaneus
Tibia and fibula
Fibula and calcaneus
#16

The deep transverse ligament connects the inferior border of the patella to which structure?

Quadriceps tendon
Patellar ligament
Medial meniscus
Lateral meniscus
#17

The lateral compartment of the leg contains muscles responsible for eversion of the foot. Which muscle is NOT part of this compartment?

Peroneus longus
Peroneus brevis
Peroneus tertius
Tibialis anterior

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