Lower Limbs Anatomy MCQs

Section 1 Lower Limbs MCQs

• Tensor fasciae latae supply: Anterior division of femoral nerve
• Intrasynovial structure at knee joint: Medial and lateral menisci
• Screw-home movement start: Tightening of the lateral collateral ligament in knee extension
• Tibialis anterior supply and insertion: Supplied by the common peroneal nerve, inserting into the second metatarsal bone.
• Adductor canal contents: Contains the femoral artery and nerve, ending in the adductor longus hiatus.
• Great saphenous vein joining point: Joins the femoral vein above the inguinal ligament.

Section 2 Lower Limbs MCQs

• Femoral artery characteristics: Adductor magnus lies between it and the profunda femoris artery, profunda femoris vein lies behind the profunda femoris artery.
• Gluteus maximus blood supply: The chief control of hip flexion and has 50% of fibres inserting into the gluteal tuberosity
• Adductor compartment details: Adductor magnus lies between the anterior and posterior divisions of the obturator nerve
• Trochanteric anastomosis vessels excluded: Obturator artery is not involved in the trochanteric anastomosis
• Sciatic nerve placement: Lies deep to the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
• Hamstring compartment details: Ischial fibres of adductor magnus degenerate to form the tibial collateral ligament

Section 3 Lower Limbs

• Cutaneous nerve supply of the thigh: Excludes the obturator nerve
• Patellar plexus components: Excludes the medial femoral cutaneous nerve
• Inferior gluteal nerve supply: Supplies gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus.
• Muscles within the buttock: The pudendal nerve emerges beneath piriformis, turns around the back of the sacrospinous ligament and passes between the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments.
• Ligaments and knee joint: Details about fibular collateral ligament blending with capsule and its connection to lateral meniscus, tibial collateral ligament attaching to the medial meniscus.
• Nerve supply of the lower limb: Details of the superficial peroneal nerve supplying muscles in the anterior compartment, cruciate ligaments being supplied by the tibial nerve, sciatic nerve not making contact with bone, and the tibial part of the sciatic nerve being the sole supply to muscles in the hamstring compartment.

Section 4 Lower Limbs

• Slipped upper femoral epiphysis: More common in boys, usually in the 5–8 year age group.
• Dermatomes of lower limb: Details of which dermatomes supply the great toe, anterior upper thigh, perianal area, medial thigh and medial calf.
• Muscles in the floor of the femoral triangle: Includes adductor magnus, pectineus, psoas and iliacus, not adductor longus.
• Patellar plexus components: Posterior branch of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, infrapatella branch of saphenous nerve, medial femoral cutaneous nerve, anterior branch of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, and intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve.
• Vascular supply to femoral head: Intertrochanteric anastomosis vessels in the retinacula provide primary blood supply, and branches from the profunda femoris artery are the blood source for the head of the femur.
• Trendelenburg's test: A test for assessing the strength of the abductors of the hip. A positive test means that the adductors of the hip are weak. Details on whether a test is negative indicate the strength of the gluteus medius and minimus and the tensor fasciae lateralis muscles

Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the lower limbs with these multiple-choice questions. The quiz covers various aspects, including nerve supplies, muscle insertions, and joint structures specific to the lower leg. Perfect for students in anatomy or medical studies.