Anatomy--lower Extremity
Quizzing your knowledge on the lower extremity! :)
- 1.
What are the nerve root levels of the inferior gluteal nerve?
- A.
L4, L5, S1
- B.
L5, S1, S2
- C.
S2, S3, S4
- D.
L3, L4, L5
- E.
L4, L5, S1, S2
Correct Answer
B. L5, S1, S2 -
- 2.
Which of the following is NOT innervated by the superior gluteal nerve?
- A.
Tensor Fascia Latae
- B.
Gluteus Maximus
- C.
Gluteus Medius
- D.
Gluteus Minimus
Correct Answer
B. Gluteus Maximus -
- 3.
What nerve root levels are considered the "Lumbar Plexus"
- A.
L2-L5
- B.
L2-L4
- C.
L1-L3
- D.
L4-S1
- E.
L3-L5
Correct Answer
B. L2-L4 -
- 4.
In what anatomical landmark can you find the femoral nerve?
- A.
Popliteal Fossa
- B.
Adductor Canal
- C.
Femoral Triangle
- D.
Pes Anserine Group
Correct Answer
C. Femoral Triangle -
- 5.
Which nerve root levels does the obturator nerve arise from?
- A.
L2, L3, L4
- B.
L3, L4, L5
- C.
L4, L5, S1
- D.
L5, S1, S2
- E.
S1, S2, S3
Correct Answer
A. L2, L3, L4 -
- 6.
What is the innervation of psoas major and what nerve root levels does it arise from?
- A.
Ventral rami--L4, L5, S1
- B.
Ventral rami--L2, L3, L4
- C.
Dorsal rami--S1, S2, S3
- D.
Dorsal rami--L2, L3, L4
Correct Answer
B. Ventral rami--L2, L3, L4 -
- 7.
Which of the following is NOT innervated by the femoral nerve?
- A.
Iliacus
- B.
Sartorius
- C.
Gracilis
- D.
Rectus Femoris
- E.
Vastus Medialis
Correct Answer
C. Gracilis -
- 8.
Which nerve root levels are considered the "sacral plexus?"
- A.
L2-S1
- B.
L3-S2
- C.
S1-S5
- D.
L4-S3
- E.
L5-S5
Correct Answer
D. L4-S3 -
- 9.
The sciatic nerve is a combination of which two nerves?
- A.
Common tibial nerve and fibular nerve
- B.
Tibial nerve and common tibial nerve
- C.
Fibular nerve and anterior tibial nerve
- D.
Femoral nerve and tibial nerve
- E.
Tibial nerve and common fibular nerve
Correct Answer
E. Tibial nerve and common fibular nerve -
- 10.
Which nerve(s) pass through the popliteal fossa?
- A.
Tibial nerve only
- B.
Common fibular nerve only
- C.
Tibial nerve and common fibular nerve
- D.
Popliteal nerve and tibial nerve
- E.
Saphenous nerve only
Correct Answer
C. Tibial nerve and common fibular nerve -
- 11.
Where does the lesser saphenous vein empty into?
- A.
The femoral triangle
- B.
The adductor canal
- C.
The popliteal fossa
- D.
The tarsal tunnel
- E.
The adductor hiatus
Correct Answer
C. The popliteal fossa -
- 12.
Which of the following correctly defines the Screw Home Mechanism?
- A.
External tibial rotation during extension, to prevent hyperextension
- B.
External tibial rotation during flexion, to prevent hyperflexion
- C.
Internal tibial rotation during extension, to prevent hyperflexion
- D.
Internal tibial rotation during extension, to prevent hyperextension
- E.
Internal tibial rotation during flexion, to prevent hyperflexion
Correct Answer
A. External tibial rotation during extension, to prevent hyperextension -
- 13.
The P-GO-GO-Q muscles are which of the following?
- A.
Internal rotators
- B.
Hip flexors
- C.
Hip extensors
- D.
Outward rotators
- E.
Hip abductors
Correct Answer
D. Outward rotators -
- 14.
Which of the following is NOT one of the hamstring muscles?
- A.
Semimembranosus
- B.
Rectus femoris
- C.
Semitendinosus
- D.
Biceps femoris
Correct Answer
B. Rectus femoris -
- 15.
Which one of the four quadriceps muscles is the only one that crosses the hip joint?
- A.
Vastus lateralis
- B.
Rectus femoris
- C.
Vastus medialis
- D.
Vastus intermedius
- E.
Biceps femoris
Correct Answer
B. Rectus femoris -
- 16.
What are the three nerves that the pes anserine muscles are innervated by?
- A.
Femoral, tibial, inferior gluteal
- B.
Obturator, common fibular, tibial
- C.
Femoral, obturator, tibial
- D.
Femoral, common tibial, fibular
- E.
Pudendal, obturator, femoral
Correct Answer
C. Femoral, obturator, tibial -
- 17.
Which of the adductor muscles is innervated by something other than the rest?
- A.
Adductor magnus (anterior fibers)
- B.
Adductor longus
- C.
Adductor brevis
- D.
Adductor magnus (posterior fibers)
- E.
Pectineus
Correct Answer
D. Adductor magnus (posterior fibers) -
- 18.
Which of the following correctly identify the superior and lateral borders of the femoral triangle?
- A.
Inguinal ligament, adductor longus
- B.
Inguinal ligament, sartorius
- C.
Inguinal ligament, gracilis
- D.
Pectineus, gracilis
- E.
Adductor brevis, sartorius
Correct Answer
B. Inguinal ligament, sartorius -
- 19.
Which of the following is NOT located in the femoral triangle?
- A.
Lesser saphenous vein
- B.
Greater saphenous vein
- C.
Femoral nerve
- D.
Femoral artery
- E.
Femoral vein
Correct Answer
A. Lesser saphenous vein -
- 20.
After passing through the adductor hiatus, the femoral artery becomes the...
- A.
Posterior Tibial A.
- B.
It stays the Femoral A. until it passes through the popliteal fossa
- C.
Tibial A.
- D.
Popliteal A.
- E.
Common Tibial A.
Correct Answer
D. Popliteal A. -
- 21.
Which of the following is the roof of the adductor canal?
- A.
Sartorius
- B.
Gracilis
- C.
Adductor Magnus
- D.
Adductor Longus
- E.
Rectus Femoris
Correct Answer
A. Sartorius -
- 22.
Which of the following correctly describes the contents of the adductor canal?
- A.
Femoral nerve, artery, vein, lymph
- B.
Femoral artery, femoral vein, and saphenous nerve
- C.
Popliteal artery, popliteal vein, greater saphenous vein, tibial nerve
- D.
Tibial nerve, common fibular nerve, femoral artery, popliteal nerve
Correct Answer
B. Femoral artery, femoral vein, and saphenous nerve -
- 23.
Which of the following correctly describes the division of the internal iliac artery?
- A.
Superior gluteal and femoral arteries
- B.
Femoral and obturator arteries
- C.
Superior and inferior gluteal arteries
- D.
Inferior gluteal and obturator arteries
Correct Answer
C. Superior and inferior gluteal arteries -
- 24.
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the popliteal artery?
- A.
Anterior tibial A.
- B.
Posterior tibial A.
- C.
Fibular A.
- D.
Common fibular A.
Correct Answer
D. Common fibular A. -
- 25.
The femoris profundus is a branch of the femoral artery that feeds what part of the thigh?
- A.
Anterior thigh
- B.
Posterior thigh
- C.
Lateral thigh
- D.
Superficial thigh
Correct Answer
B. Posterior thigh -
- 26.
Which of the following is not considered an extracapsular ligament?
- A.
Quadriceps tendon
- B.
Patellar ligament
- C.
Oblique popliteal ligament
- D.
Arcuate ligament
- E.
Transverse meniscal ligament
Correct Answer
E. Transverse meniscal ligament -
- 27.
Which of the following ligaments stabilizes the knee from valgus forces?
- A.
Medial collateral ligament
- B.
Lateral collateral ligament
- C.
Anterior cruciate ligament
- D.
Posterior cruciate ligament
- E.
Medial meniscus
Correct Answer
A. Medial collateral ligament -
- 28.
Which of the following ligaments prevents anterior translation of the tibia on the femur?
- A.
MCL
- B.
PCL
- C.
ACL
- D.
LCL
Correct Answer
C. ACL -
- 29.
Which of the following ligaments protects the knee against varus forces?
- A.
ACL
- B.
PCL
- C.
MCL
- D.
LCL
Correct Answer
D. LCL -
- 30.
Which of the menisci of the knee is shaped like a "C," is less mobile, and has a larger articulating surface?
- A.
Lateral meniscus
- B.
Medial meniscus
Correct Answer
B. Medial meniscus -
- 31.
Where are the Tom, Dick, AN, Harry structures located on the ankle?
- A.
In the Tarsal tunnel
- B.
On the lateral aspect of the ankle
- C.
On the dorsal aspect of the ankle
- D.
Attaching to the fifth metatarsal
Correct Answer
A. In the Tarsal tunnel -
- 32.
Which lumbrical(s) is/are innervated by the Medial Plantar Nerve?
- A.
1
- B.
1 and 2
- C.
1, 2 and 3
- D.
2, 3, and 4
- E.
1, 2, 3, and 4
Correct Answer
A. 1 -
- 33.
What muscle tendon does the quadratus plantae originate on?
- A.
Flexor digitorum brevis
- B.
Flexor hallicus longus
- C.
Flexor digitorum longus
- D.
Extensor digitorum longus
- E.
Extensor hallicus longus
Correct Answer
C. Flexor digitorum longus -
- 34.
Which layer of the foot is the flexor digitorum brevis in?
- A.
1st
- B.
2nd
- C.
3rd
- D.
4th
- E.
5th
Correct Answer
A. 1st -
- 35.
Which layer of the foot is adductor hallicus in?
- A.
1st
- B.
2nd
- C.
3rd
- D.
4th
- E.
5th
Correct Answer
C. 3rd -
- 36.
Which of the following is not innervated by the Lateral Plantar Nerve?
- A.
Quadratus plantae
- B.
Adductor hallicus
- C.
Flexor digiti brevis
- D.
Flexor digiti minimi
- E.
Dorsal interossei
Correct Answer
C. Flexor digiti brevis -
- 37.
True or false? The dorsal interossei are responsible for abduction of the metatarsals?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 38.
How many muscles are in the anterior compartment of the lower leg?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
D. 4 -
- 39.
Which compartment does the superficial fibular nerve innervate?
- A.
Anterior compartment
- B.
Superficial posterior compartment
- C.
Lateral compartment
- D.
Deep posterior compartment
Correct Answer
C. Lateral compartment -
- 40.
Which of the following is not contained in the TIS?
- A.
Tibial nerve
- B.
Posterior tibial artery
- C.
Common tibial artery
- D.
Fibular artery
Correct Answer
C. Common tibial artery -
- 41.
Which of the compartments does not contain its own artery, but is supplied by perforating branches of an artery that originates in a different compartment?
- A.
Anterior compartment
- B.
Superficial posterior compartment
- C.
Deep posterior compartment
- D.
Lateral compartment
Correct Answer
D. Lateral compartment -
- 42.
How many muscles are in the superficial posterior compartment?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
- 43.
Where do the two muscles from the lateral compartment travel to down on the ankle?
- A.
The tarsal tunnel
- B.
The lateral malleolus
- C.
The medial malleolus
- D.
The dorsal aspect of the ankle
- E.
The 5th metatarsal
Correct Answer
B. The lateral malleolus -
- 44.
What is the name of the muscle called "Dick" in the Tarsal tunnel?
- A.
Extensor digitorum longus
- B.
Extensor digitorum brevis
- C.
Flexor digitorum longus
- D.
Flexor digitorum brevis
- E.
Flexor digiti minimi
Correct Answer
C. Flexor digitorum longus -
- 45.
What are the names of the nerve and artery that branch into the medial and lateral plantar arteries/nerves respectively?
- A.
Common fibular nerve and common tibial artery
- B.
Tibial nerve and posterior tibial artery
- C.
Tibial nerve and anterior tibial artery
- D.
Tibial nerve and common tibial artery
- E.
Common fibular nerve and fibular artery
Correct Answer
B. Tibial nerve and posterior tibial artery -
- 46.
Which of the following arteries branches into the dorsali pedis artery on the dorsal aspect on the foot?
- A.
Common tibial artery
- B.
Anterior tibial artery
- C.
Posterior tibial artery
- D.
Fibular artery
- E.
Tibial artery
Correct Answer
B. Anterior tibial artery -
- 47.
Which of the following is not one of the 4 portions of the medial ankle deltoid ligament?
- A.
Tibio-fibular
- B.
Tibio-navicular
- C.
Tibio-calcaneal
- D.
Anterior tibio-talar
- E.
Posterior tibio-talar
Correct Answer
A. Tibio-fibular -
- 48.
How many ligaments support the lateral ankle?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
- 49.
Plantarflexion of the ankle couples with _________________. Dorsiflexion of the ankle couples with _______________.
- A.
External rotation, internal rotation
- B.
Internal rotation, external rotation
- C.
Eversion, inversion
- D.
Inversion, eversion
- E.
Flexion, Extension
Correct Answer
D. Inversion, eversion -
- 50.
Which of the following two nerves is deeper than the other?
- A.
Lateral plantar nerve
- B.
Medial plantar nerve
Correct Answer
A. Lateral plantar nerve -
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