Neurovascular Structures of the Leg

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Which nerve is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Deep fibular nerve

Which nerve is responsible for plantarflexion of the foot?

Tibial nerve

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the sole of the foot?

Tibial nerve

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the medial foot?

Saphenous nerve

Which artery supplies blood to the plantar aspect of the foot?

Deep plantar artery

Which artery supplies blood to the big toe?

Medial plantar artery

Which vein drains into the popliteal vein?

Small saphenous vein

Which tendon is located in the tarsal tunnel?

Tibialis posterior tendon

Which artery is responsible for the dorsalis pedis pulse?

Dorsalis pedis artery

Which vein drains into the femoral vein?

Great saphenous vein

Which nerve is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Deep fibular nerve

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the lateral foot?

Sural nerve

Which artery supplies blood to the plantar aspect of the foot?

Deep plantar artery

Which vein drains into the popliteal vein?

Small saphenous vein

Which artery is responsible for the dorsalis pedis pulse?

Anterior tibial artery

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the medial foot?

Saphenous nerve

Which tendon is located in the tarsal tunnel?

Flexor hallucis longus tendon

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the sole of the foot?

Tibial nerve

Which vein drains into the femoral vein?

Great saphenous vein

Which artery supplies blood to the big toe?

Medial plantar artery

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the lateral foot?

Sural nerve

Which artery supplies blood to the dorsum of the foot?

Arcuate artery

Which nerve is responsible for toe flexion?

Tibial nerve

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the medial foot?

Saphenous nerve

Which artery supplies blood to the lateral plantar region of the foot?

Lateral plantar artery

Which nerve is responsible for eversion of the foot?

Superficial fibular nerve

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the dorsum of the foot?

Deep fibular nerve

Which artery supplies blood to the plantar aspect of the foot?

Deep plantar artery

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the sole of the foot?

Tibial nerve

Which artery supplies blood to the big toe?

Dorsalis pedis artery

Which muscle is responsible for ankle dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior

Which muscle is responsible for ankle dorsiflexion and extension of the lateral four toes?

Extensor digitorum longus

Which muscle is responsible for ankle eversion and arch support?

Fibularis longus

Which muscle is responsible for ankle plantarflexion and knee flexion?

Gastrocnemius

Which muscle is responsible for ankle plantarflexion and unlocks the knee by laterally rotating the femur on the fixed tibia?

Popliteus

Which muscle is responsible for ankle plantarflexion and flexion of the big toe?

Flexor hallucis longus

Which muscle is responsible for ankle plantarflexion and flexion of the lateral four toes?

Flexor digitorum longus

Which muscle is responsible for ankle plantarflexion and inversion of the foot, as well as providing medial arch support?

Tibialis posterior

Test your knowledge of the neurovascular structures of the leg, ankle, and foot with this quiz by A/Prof Kate Domett. Explore topics such as peripheral nerves, motor and sensory functions, and more.

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