Thigh Anatomy and Leg Structure Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which proteins are primarily responsible for muscle contraction and relaxation?

Troponin and Tropomyosin

Actine and Myocine (correct)

Alpha actinnin and Dystroptin

Titin and Nebulin

What role does Tropomyosin play in muscle contraction?

It forms the thick filament

It slides over Actine during contraction

It assists in binding Calcium ions

It covers Myocine binding sites on Actine (correct)

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for flexing the thigh?

Anterior thigh muscles

Hamstrings (correct)

Adductors

Quadriceps femoris

What is the longest and strongest bone in the human body?

Femur Signup and view all the answers

Which protein helps uncover the Myocine binding sites on Actine during muscle contraction?

Troponin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of structural proteins in muscle tissue?

Providing alignment and support to filaments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the quadriceps femoris?

Gracilis Signup and view all the answers

Which compartment of the thigh is responsible for adducting the thigh?

Medial compartment Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during muscle relaxation in terms of Tropomyosin's position?

It moves to cover the Myocine binding sites again Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a contractile protein?

Tropomyosin Signup and view all the answers

What are the two bones that comprise the leg?

Tibia and fibula Signup and view all the answers

What happens to muscle contraction when Calcium ions bind to Troponin?

It initiates the binding of Actine to Myocine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the deep muscles of the leg?

Soleus Signup and view all the answers

How many bones are there in the foot?

22 Signup and view all the answers

Which protein maintains the alignment of thick and thin filaments during muscle contraction?

Titin Signup and view all the answers

The largest bone in the leg, often referred to as the shin bone, is called what?

Tibia Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is known to cause vasoconstriction and decrease glomerular fluids?

Angiotensin Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal specific gravity range of urine?

1.001 – 1.035 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the muscularis layer of the ureter?

To facilitate peristaltic movement Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily influences the colour of urine?

Diet and drugs consumed Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium lines the mucosa of the ureter?

Transitional epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What does the pH range of urine typically fall between?

4.6 – 8.0 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the urinary bladder's entry point related to the ureter?

It opens at the posterior aspect obliquely. Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supply is responsible for sympathetic innervation to the ureter?

T10 and L1 segments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the male urethra?

Passage for urine and semen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is part of the axial region?

Thorax Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle makes up the muscularis layer discussed?

Smooth circular muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which layer is the most superficial layer of the scalp skin?

Stratum Corneum Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest body region that includes the head, neck, and torso?

Axial region Signup and view all the answers

Where is the female urethra located?

Between the clitoris and the vagina orifice Signup and view all the answers

Which layer acts as a bridge between the skin and the aponeurosis?

Loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What are the subregions of the axial region divided into?

Thorax, abdomen, and pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the kidney?

To form urine by filtering blood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly lists components of the renal tubule?

Proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of blood vessels from the renal artery to the efferent arterioles?

Segmental arteries, interlobular arteries, glomerular capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What type of capillary bed is formed within the Bowman’s capsule?

Fenestrated capillary Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the loop of Henle has a thin epithelial lining?

Thin descending loop Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of cardiac output is delivered to the kidneys via the renal artery?

20% Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for the drainage of lymph from the kidneys?

Lateral aortic lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What arteries branch from the segmental arteries in the renal blood supply?

Interlobular arteries Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Thigh Anatomy

The femur is the only thigh bone, known for being the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
Anterior thigh muscles are primarily responsible for thigh extension, including:
- Quadriceps femoris composed of four muscles:
  - Vastus lateralis
  - Vastus medialis
  - Vastus intermedialis
  - Rectus femoris
- Sartorius muscle
The femoral region contains essential internal components, such as:
- Muscles, blood vessels, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels.
Key blood vessels include:
- Femoral artery
- Femoral vein
- Femoral nerves
- Inguinal lymph nodes

Posterior Compartment

Known as the "bare string muscles," these muscles mainly flex the thigh, including:
- Biceps femoris
- Semitendinosus
- Semimembranosus
Medial thigh muscles are involved in thigh adduction, including:
- Adductor magnus
- Adductor brevis
- Adductor longus
- Gracilis
- Pectineus

Leg Structure

The leg is located between the knee and the foot, consisting of two bones:
- Tibia (medially positioned, also known as the shin bone)
- Fibula (laterally positioned)
Muscle groups in the leg are categorized into three compartments:
- Anterior compartment (includes:
  - Tibialis anterior
  - Extensors
  - Hallucis longus
  - Extensor digitorum longus
  - Fibularis muscles)
- Lateral compartment (includes:
  - Fibularis longus
  - Fibularis brevis)
- Posterior compartment (includes:
  - Gastrocnemius
  - Soleus
  - Deep muscles like tibialis posterior, popliteus, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus)

Foot Anatomy

The foot consists of 22 bones:
- 7 tarsals
- 5 metatarsals
- 10 phalanges

Muscle Proteins

Three classes of muscle proteins include:
- Contractile proteins: Responsible for contraction and relaxation.
  - Myosin: Thick filament with one tail and two heads.
  - Actin: Thin filament with binding sights for myosin.
- Regulatory proteins: Regulate contraction actions, including:
  - Troponin
  - Tropomyosin: Covers binding sights on actin when muscles are relaxed.
- Structural proteins: Maintain filament alignment, including:
  - Titin
  - Nebulin
  - Myomesin
  - Alpha-actinin
  - Dystrophin

Mechanism of Muscle Contraction

Contraction occurs when actin and myosin bind and slide over each other.
Troponin and tropomyosin play crucial regulatory roles, enabling contraction.

Muscular System Functions

Produces movement throughout the body.

Renal System: Glomerulus

A capillary bed in the Bowman’s capsule plays a vital role in filtration.
Comprised of afferent and efferent arterioles; the renal artery supplies 20% of cardiac output to the kidneys.
Blood exits the kidney via the renal vein, with nerve supply from the renal plexus.

Renal Tubule Structure

Contains:
- Proximal convoluted tubule
- Loop of Henle (thick and thin segments)
- Distal convoluted tubule
- Collecting duct

Physiological Functions of the Kidney

Hormonal factors can lead to vasoconstriction, affecting glomerular fluid dynamics:
- Angiotensin
- Noradrenaline
- Platelet activating factor
- Endothelin

Urine Characteristics

Volume: Typically 1-2 liters/24 hours.
Color: Amber or straw-colored but may vary with diet/drugs.
Odor: Aromatic when fresh, becomes ammonia-like with time.
Specific gravity: Ranges from 1.001 to 1.035.
pH: Ranges from 4.6 to 8.0.
Turbidity: Freshly voided urine is transparent but can become turbid.

Ureter Anatomy

A fibromuscular tube about 25 cm long, transporting urine from kidney to urinary bladder.
Three tissue layers:
- Mucosa (cuboidal epithelium)
- Muscularis (smooth muscle in inner circular and outer longitudinal layers)
- Adventitia (connective tissue)
Peristaltic contractions move urine involuntarily.
Blood supply comes from renal, rectal, and vesical arteries, with dual nerve innervation.

Urethra Characteristics

Male urethra functions in urination and as a passage for semen; the female urethra is strictly urinary.
The female urethra is positioned between the clitoris and vaginal orifice.

Body Regions

The human body is divided into:
- Axial Region (head, neck, torso)
- Appendicular Region (upper and lower limbs)

Head Region

The most superior body part, comprised of the cranium and the face.

Skin Structure

The scalp skin is hairy, containing sebaceous glands.
Consists of four layers:
- Stratum Corneum
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Basale
- Stratum Granulosum
The aponeurosis lies beneath, connecting skin to deeper layers.

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