Musculoskeletal Anatomy of the Leg
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Which bone is part of the lower limb anatomy?

  • Femur (correct)
  • Ulna
  • Radius
  • Humerus
  • Which artery supplies the gluteal region, hip, thigh, leg, ankle, and foot?

  • Femoral artery (correct)
  • Radial artery
  • Ulnar artery
  • Brachial artery
  • Where can the femoral artery pulse be palpated?

  • Neck
  • Ankle
  • Groin (correct)
  • Wrist
  • Which nerve supplies the muscles of the lower limb?

    <p>Sciatic nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional significance of anastomoses between branches of the arteries at the knee?

    <p>To provide collateral circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is included in the anatomy of the ankle and subtalar joints?

    <p>Tarsal joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anatomical basis for loss of movements and reflexes at the knee and ankle resulting from spinal injuries?

    <p>Sacral vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique can be used to recognize major anatomical bones and bony landmarks in normal anatomy of the lower limb?

    <p>X-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies the sensory distribution to the lower limb?

    <p>Saphenous nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of fascial compartments in relation to compartment syndrome?

    <p>To prevent muscle swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscles are responsible for dorsiflexion of the ankle joint?

    <p>Tibialis anterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary innervation of the tibialis posterior muscle?

    <p>Tibial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is most commonly sprained in the ankle joint?

    <p>Anterior talofibular ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is responsible for subtalar eversion?

    <p>Subtalar joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle inserts into the medial cuneiform and base of MT1?

    <p>Tibialis anterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the deep fibular nerve?

    <p>Deep fibular nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament prevents the bones from spreading apart anteriorly and posteriorly in the ankle joint?

    <p>Calcaneofibular ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is part of the triceps surae?

    <p>Gastrocnemius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is part of the medial deltoid ligament?

    <p>Deltoid ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the tibialis posterior muscle?

    <p>Tibial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint allows for inversion and eversion movement of the subtalar and transverse tarsal joints?

    <p>Talocalcaneonavicular joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is responsible for eversion of the foot?

    <p>Fibularis longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the superficial fibularis muscle?

    <p>Superficial fibular nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle inserts into the base of the fifth metatarsal (lateral)?

    <p>Fibularis brevis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle inserts into the medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal?

    <p>Tibialis anterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is responsible for toe extension at the metatarsophalangeal joints and interphalangeal joints?

    <p>Extensor digitorum longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the deep fibularis muscle?

    <p>Deep fibular nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament helps maintain the longitudinal arch of the foot and is also known as the 'spring' ligament?

    <p>Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the tibialis posterior muscle?

    <p>Tibial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure helps support the longitudinal arches of the foot and holds parts of the foot together?

    <p>Deep fascia of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

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