30 Questions
What is the function of the Medial Longitudinal Arch?
Elastic propulsion of the foot during walking and running
What type of joint is the knee joint?
modified hinge joint
What keeps the Lateral Longitudinal Arch in position?
Plantar aponeurosis, long and short plantar ligaments
What forms the Transverse Arch?
Bases of the metatarsal bones, cuboid, and 3 cuniforms
What structure replaces the anterior wall of the fibrous capsule of the knee joint?
Tendon of quadriceps femoris muscle
What is the function of the Lateral Longitudinal Arch?
Supporting body weight in standing
What ligament extends from the lateral epicondyle of the femur to the head of fibula?
Fibular collateral ligament
What separates the fibular collateral ligament from the lateral meniscus?
Tendon of popliteus muscle
What is the shape of the bones in the Medial Longitudinal Arch?
Arched
Which muscle supports the Lateral Longitudinal Arch?
Peroneus longus
Which meniscus is more fixed than the other?
Medial meniscus
What structure lines the fibrous capsule and all the intra-articular structures except the bony articular surfaces?
Synovial membrane
How many muscles support the lateral longitudinal arch?
1
Which muscle inserts into the base of the proximal phalanx of the big toe?
Extensor hallucis brevis
Which nerve supplies the extensor digitorum brevis muscle?
Anterior tibial nerve
How many layers are there in the sole of the foot?
4
Which muscle is mediated by the medial plantar nerve?
1st lumbrical muscle
What is the function of the extensor digitorum brevis muscle?
Extension of the metacarpo-phalangeal and inter-phalangeal joints
What is the function of the anterior cruciate ligament?
To prevent hyperextension of the knee
Which ligament is an expansion from the tendon of insertion of the semimembranosus muscle?
Oblique popliteal ligament
What is the shape of the medial meniscus?
C-shaped
Which meniscus is more liable to be injured?
Medial meniscus
What is the function of the posterior cruciate ligament?
To prevent posterior dislocation of the tibia during flexion
What is the function of the menisci?
To act as a shock absorber
Which nerve provides innervation to the skin of the medial part of the sole and plantar surface of the medial 3 ½ toes?
Medial plantar nerve
What is the attachment site of the superior extensor retinaculum?
Between the anterior borders of the tibia and fibula
Which structure passes deep to the inferior extensor retinaculum?
Tendon of tibialis anterior and extensor hallucis longus
What is the shape of the inferior extensor retinaculum?
Y-shaped band
Which nerve is NOT a structure that passes deep to the superior extensor retinaculum?
Sural nerve
What is the attachment site of the superior peroneal retinaculum?
Behind the lateral malleolus
Learn about the knee joint, a synovial joint that allows for flexion, extension, and medial and lateral rotation. Understand its articulating surfaces, fibrous capsule, and surrounding muscles.
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