18 Questions
What is the main function of the deep plantar arch?
To supply the plantar side of the foot and contribute to the supply of the toes
Where can the femoral pulse be palpated?
Midway between the anterior superior iliac spine of the pelvis and the pubis symphysis
What is the purpose of asking the patient to flex their leg when palpating the popliteal pulse?
To relax the fascia around the popliteal fossa
What is the origin of the dorsalis pedis artery?
The anterior tibial artery
Where is the dorsalis pedis pulse located?
On the dorsum of the foot
How many main pulse points are there in the lower limb?
Four
What percentage of knee ligament injuries are attributed to PCL tears?
Less than 20%
What is the term for the inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis?
Plantar fasciitis
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a torn ACL/PCL?
Numbness in the arm
What is the anatomical structure labeled 'H' in the image?
Calcaneus
Why may an MRI be ordered for a patient with severe pain in the ankle?
To exclude fracture
Which of the following is a strengthening structure of the knee joint?
Anterior cruciate ligament
Which artery passes anteriorly between the tibia and fibula through a gap in the interosseous membrane?
Anterior tibial artery
What is the name of the artery that enters the sole of the foot through the tarsal tunnel?
Posterior tibial artery
What is the name of the artery that supplies the lateral compartment of the leg?
Fibular artery
What is the name of the artery that runs down the entire length of the leg and into the foot?
Anterior tibial artery
What is the name of the structure that the posterior tibial artery passes through to enter the sole of the foot?
Tarsal tunnel
What are the two arteries that supply the plantar side of the foot?
Lateral and medial plantar arteries
Learn about the arteries that supply the foot, including the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial arteries, and how they contribute to the supply of the toes. Understand the pathways of these arteries and their branches. Test your knowledge of the foot's arterial supply system.
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