18 Questions
Which nerve is most commonly entrapped in the lower extremity?
Common peroneal nerve
What is the most congruent joint in the body?
Ankle joint
Which ligament is the second most commonly sprained ligament in the ankle?
CFL
What is the main function of the deltoid ligament in the ankle?
Eversion of the foot
What is the recommended initial management for a common fibular (peroneal) nerve entrapment?
Ice massage on the lateral knee
Which area is considered the site of the most common malunion fracture in the distal third of the tibia?
Tibial crest
Which muscle in the quadriceps group is known as the 'workhorse'?
Vastus medialis
What is the main function of the VMO muscle in the quadriceps group?
Controls patellar tracking
Which condition is characterized by bilateral affection of the tibial tuberosity in young individuals aged 10-14 years old?
Osgood Schlatter Disease
What is the recommended treatment for Osgood Schlatter Disease?
Rest
Which artery supplies the structures within the femoral triangle and eventually branches into the deep femoral artery?
Femoral artery
In which age group is Osgood Schlatter Disease most commonly seen?
10-14 years old
What is the function of the Patella in the knee joint?
Increases leverage power by 35% of quadriceps
In the knee joint, which structure passes through the greater sciatic notch?
Piriformis muscle
Which type of knee fracture occurs into three parts, resembling a peace sign?
Tripartite fracture of the patella
What is the location of the common peroneal nerve attachment in the fibula?
Fibular neck
Which ligament divides the sciatic notch and can cause 'fat wallet syndrome' if the sciatic nerve passes through it?
Sacrospinous ligament
What is the shape of the medial tibial plateau in comparison to the lateral tibial plateau?
Medial is C-shaped, Lateral is O-shaped
Test your knowledge on the anatomy and kinesiology of the leg, ankle, and foot including bones, common injuries, and nerve entrapments. Topics include fibula, tibial crest, medial malleolus, and common malunion fractures.
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