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Which nerve is responsible for the sensory innervation of the posterior thigh?
Which nerve is responsible for the sensory innervation of the posterior thigh?
- Tibial nerve
- Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve (correct)
- Medial femoral cutaneous nerve
- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
What is the common origin for the hamstring muscles?
What is the common origin for the hamstring muscles?
- Ischial tuberosity (correct)
- Greater trochanter
- Lesser trochanter
- Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Which muscle acts as a flexor of the knee and is also involved in extending the thigh?
Which muscle acts as a flexor of the knee and is also involved in extending the thigh?
- Biceps femoris (correct)
- Sartorius
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Semitendinosus
What is the function of the tensor fasciae latae muscle?
What is the function of the tensor fasciae latae muscle?
Which muscle does NOT originate from the ischial tuberosity?
Which muscle does NOT originate from the ischial tuberosity?
What structures form the pes anserinus at the medial side of the tibia?
What structures form the pes anserinus at the medial side of the tibia?
Which nerve innervates the biceps femoris muscle?
Which nerve innervates the biceps femoris muscle?
Which muscle contributes to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament?
Which muscle contributes to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament?
What structures form the floor of the popliteal fossa?
What structures form the floor of the popliteal fossa?
The small saphenous vein is formed as a continuation of which vein?
The small saphenous vein is formed as a continuation of which vein?
Which artery is primarily responsible for supplying the knee joint and forms genicular anastomoses?
Which artery is primarily responsible for supplying the knee joint and forms genicular anastomoses?
What is the function of the popliteal fascia?
What is the function of the popliteal fascia?
Which nerve does NOT arise from the sciatic nerve in the popliteal fossa?
Which nerve does NOT arise from the sciatic nerve in the popliteal fossa?
Which muscle forms the superior lateral boundary of the popliteal fossa?
Which muscle forms the superior lateral boundary of the popliteal fossa?
The popliteal artery divides into which two arteries?
The popliteal artery divides into which two arteries?
What is the role of lymph nodes within the popliteal fossa?
What is the role of lymph nodes within the popliteal fossa?
What is the primary action of the tensor fasciae latae muscle during leg movement?
What is the primary action of the tensor fasciae latae muscle during leg movement?
Which of the following muscles does NOT belong to the hamstring group?
Which of the following muscles does NOT belong to the hamstring group?
Where do the tendons that form the pes anserinus insert?
Where do the tendons that form the pes anserinus insert?
Which nerve innervates the semitendinosus muscle?
Which nerve innervates the semitendinosus muscle?
What is the primary origin point for all hamstring muscles?
What is the primary origin point for all hamstring muscles?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for extending the thigh during walking?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for extending the thigh during walking?
What structure is primarily found in the popliteal fossa?
What structure is primarily found in the popliteal fossa?
Which of the following actions do the hamstring muscles perform?
Which of the following actions do the hamstring muscles perform?
Which structures are found in the contents of the popliteal fossa?
Which structures are found in the contents of the popliteal fossa?
What forms the boundaries of the popliteal fossa laterally and medially?
What forms the boundaries of the popliteal fossa laterally and medially?
Which statement accurately describes the popliteal vein?
Which statement accurately describes the popliteal vein?
What is the function of the genicular arteries in the knee region?
What is the function of the genicular arteries in the knee region?
Which nerve is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the lateral side of the leg and ankle?
Which nerve is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the lateral side of the leg and ankle?
Which two main arteries arise from the popliteal artery?
Which two main arteries arise from the popliteal artery?
Where does the small saphenous vein ultimately drain?
Where does the small saphenous vein ultimately drain?
What forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?
What forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?
