Parts of the Lower Limb Quiz

The tibia is commonly known as the shinbone.

The hip joint connects the thigh bone to the pelvis.

The main function of the patella is to protect the knee joint.

The femoral artery supplies blood to the lower limb.

The tarsal bones are found in the ankle.

The femur is the large bone in the thigh.

The rectus femoris muscle flexes the knee joint and is often referred to as the 'quadriceps.'

The fibula is NOT part of the ankle joint.

The iliotibial band (IT band) runs along the lateral side of the thigh and attaches to the femur.

The gastrocnemius muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.

The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscles to the heel.

The sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the human body, originates from the lumbar spine.

The calcaneofibular ligament connects the calcaneus to the fibula and the talus.

The peroneal muscles are located in the lateral compartment of the leg.