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Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?
Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?
- Quadriceps (correct)
- Soleus
- Hamstrings
- Gastrocnemius
Which bone forms the heel of the foot?
Which bone forms the heel of the foot?
- Fibula
- Metatarsal
- Calcaneus (correct)
- Tibia
Which joint connects the femur to the tibia?
Which joint connects the femur to the tibia?
- Knee joint (correct)
- Hip joint
- Ankle joint
- Shoulder joint
Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?
Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?
Which bone articulates with the talus to form the ankle joint?
Which bone articulates with the talus to form the ankle joint?
Which joint allows for the movement of inversion and eversion of the foot?
Which joint allows for the movement of inversion and eversion of the foot?
Flashcards
Quadriceps
Quadriceps
A muscle group responsible for extending the knee joint.
Calcaneus
Calcaneus
The bone that forms the heel of the foot.
Knee joint
Knee joint
The joint that connects the femur to the tibia.
Tibialis anterior
Tibialis anterior
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Tibia
Tibia
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Subtalar joint
Subtalar joint
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Study Notes
Lower Limb Anatomy
- The quadriceps muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint.
Foot Anatomy
- The calcaneus bone forms the heel of the foot.
Knee Joint
- The tibiofemoral joint connects the femur to the tibia.
Foot Movement
- The tibialis anterior muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot.
Ankle Joint
- The talus bone articulates with the medial malleolus of the tibia to form the ankle joint.
Subtalar Joint
- The subtalar joint allows for the movement of inversion and eversion of the foot.
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Test your knowledge of lower limb anatomy with this quiz! Discover which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint, identify the bone that forms the heel of the foot, and learn about the joint that connects the femur to the tibia. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of lower limb anatomy!
