Limb Trivia Quiz
A limb is a jointed appendage of the human body or in that of any animal that exists. In humans, the parts of the body which are referred to as the arms and legs constitute the upper and lower limbs. For many animals, the purpose of limbs is to aid movements such as walking while those use their front limb to carry things.
- 1.
The presence of linea aspera, intercondylar notch and an interior bow to the shaft aptly refers to which of the following?
- A.
Labia
- B.
Tibia
- C.
Patella
- D.
Femur
Correct Answer
D. Femur -
- 2.
The femur forms part of which of the following?
- A.
Shoulder joints
- B.
Elbow
- C.
Hip and knee joints
- D.
Ankle
Correct Answer
C. Hip and knee joints -
- 3.
The distal condyles of the femur articulate with which of the following?
- A.
Labia
- B.
Humerus
- C.
Tibia
- D.
Patella
Correct Answer
C. Tibia -
- 4.
Which of the following is the name given to the group of muscles found on the anterior aspect of the thigh?
- A.
Hamstrings
- B.
Quadriceps
- C.
Adductors
- D.
Cuff
Correct Answer
B. Quadriceps -
- 5.
The quadriceps is located where?
- A.
At the back of the thigh
- B.
At the back of the shoulder
- C.
On the front of the thigh
- D.
On the front of the shoulder
Correct Answer
C. On the front of the thigh -
- 6.
The quadriceps consists of which of the following?
- A.
Rectus femoris
- B.
Vestus intermedius
- C.
Vatus medialus
- D.
Vastis lateralis
Correct Answer
A. Rectus femoris -
- 7.
Which of the following is the primary function of the quadriceps?
- A.
To extend the arms
- B.
To give balance
- C.
To extend the leg
- D.
To rotate the hips
Correct Answer
C. To extend the leg -
- 8.
The muscles of the lower leg are divided into how many compartments?
- A.
5
- B.
3
- C.
2
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 3 -
- 9.
How many muscles are there within the compartment of the deep peroneal nerve?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
3
- D.
2
Correct Answer
A. 4 -
- 10.
How many tarsal bones are there?
- A.
9
- B.
5
- C.
7
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 7 -
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