10 Questions
Which of the following structures does NOT pass through the greater sciatic foramen?
Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
The lesser sciatic foramen is formed by which of the following structures?
Sacrum and ischial spine
Which ligament attaches the ischial spine to the sacrum?
Sacrospinous ligament
Which artery contributes to the trochanteric anastomosis, providing blood supply to the head of the femur?
Both a) and b)
Which ligament attaches the ischial tuberosity to the sacrum and coccyx?
Sacrotuberous ligament
Which nerve passes through the greater sciatic foramen and supplies the hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh?
Sciatic nerve
Which artery contributes to the cruciate anastomosis at the level of the lesser trochanter of the femur?
Both b) and c)
Which of the following structures does NOT pass through the greater sciatic foramen?
Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
Which ligament forms the lesser sciatic foramen?
Sacrospinous ligament
Which artery supplies the muscles in the gluteal region and descends down to the posterior thigh?
Inferior gluteal artery
This quiz covers the regions of the lower limb including the gluteal region, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot. Detailed information on the gluteal region boundaries, muscles, and fascia is included.
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