24 Questions
Which ligament limits hip extension?
Iliofemoral
What type of joint is the knee joint?
Synovial: hinge
Which nerve is a sensory and motor nerve innervating the lower limb?
Femoral nerve
Which ligament is intraarticular in the knee joint?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Which type of movement does the ankle joint allow?
Dorsi-flexion / plantarflexion
Which artery forms Scarpa's triangle or femoral triangle?
Femoral artery
What are the articular surfaces of the femoropatellar joint?
Throclea (anteroinferior part of the femur) - Articular facets (posterior part of the patella)
Which ligament limits hip flexion?
Ischiofemoral
Which nerve is a sensory branch from the femoral nerve?
Saphenous nerve
What are the main movements allowed by the knee joint?
Flexion/extension and slight medial and lateral rotation
What are the articular surfaces of the femorotibial joint?
Condyles (femur) - Superior articular facets (tibia)
Which ligament limits hip abduction?
Pubofemoral
What type of joint is the hip joint?
Ball-and-socket joint
Which bones fuse to form each pelvic bone?
Ilium, ischium, and pubis
Which bone is superior in each pelvic bone?
Ilium
What are the articular surfaces of the hip joint?
Spherical head of the femur and lunate surface of the acetabulum
What type of articulation is the hip joint?
Synovial
What is the major function of the lower limb joints?
To support the weight of the body when standing
Which bone forms a synovial articulation with the acetabulum of the pelvic bone?
Head of the femur
Which bone is not part of the pelvic bone?
Femur
Which bone is not part of the lower limb?
Scapula
Which bone is broadest superiorly?
Lunate surface of the acetabulum
Which joint supports the weight of the body when standing?
Hip joint
Which bones form the coxofemoral joint?
Head of the femur and acetabulum of the pelvic bone
Study Notes
Hip and Pelvis
- The iliolumbar ligament limits hip extension.
- The hip joint is a ball-and-socket type of joint.
Knee Joint
- The knee joint is a hinge type of joint.
- The ligamentum mucosum is intraarticular in the knee joint.
- The main movements allowed by the knee joint are flexion and extension.
Ankle and Lower Limb
- The ankle joint allows dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion movements.
- The femoral artery forms Scarpa's triangle or femoral triangle.
- The saphenous nerve is a sensory branch from the femoral nerve.
Joints and Ligaments
- The iliofemoral ligament limits hip flexion.
- The pubofemoral ligament limits hip abduction.
- The articular surfaces of the femoropatellar joint are the patella and the patellar surface of the femur.
- The articular surfaces of the femorotibial joint are the lateral and medial condyles of the femur and the tibia.
Pelvic Bone
- The ilium, ischium, and pubis bones fuse to form each pelvic bone.
- The ilium bone is superior in each pelvic bone.
Hip Joint
- The articular surfaces of the hip joint are the acetabulum of the pelvic bone and the head of the femur.
- The hip joint is a synovial articulation.
- The major function of the lower limb joints is to support the body's weight and facilitate movement.
- The femur bone forms a synovial articulation with the acetabulum of the pelvic bone.
Lower Limb
- The fibula bone is not part of the pelvic bone.
- The tibia bone is not part of the upper limb.
- The ilium bone is broadest superiorly.
- The hip joint supports the weight of the body when standing.
- The coxofemoral joint is formed by the pelvis and femur bones.
Test your knowledge of lower limb human anatomy and embryology in this quiz. Explore the joints, innervation, and vascularization of the hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Dive into regional anatomy of the gluteal region, thigh, leg, and foot while learning about the major functions of the lower limb.
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