6 Questions
Which one of these is NOT a part of the thigh artery?
Anterior tibial artery
Which artery supplies blood to the front of the thigh?
Femoral artery
Which artery is located behind the knee and continues down the leg?
Popliteal artery
Which muscle is NOT part of the gluteal region?
Tensor fasciae latae
Which nerve innervates the gluteus maximus muscle?
Superior gluteal nerve
Which bony landmark is NOT associated with the gluteal region?
Pubic symphysis
Study Notes
Arteries of the Lower Limb
- The femoral artery is part of the thigh artery and supplies blood to the front of the thigh.
- The popliteal artery is located behind the knee and continues down the leg.
Gluteal Region
- The gluteus minimus muscle is part of the gluteal region.
- The inferior gluteal nerve innervates the gluteus maximus muscle.
- The ischial tuberosity is a bony landmark associated with the gluteal region.
- The tensor fasciae latae muscle is NOT part of the gluteal region.
- The iliac crest is NOT a bony landmark associated with the gluteal region.
Test your knowledge of thigh arteries with this quiz! Learn which arteries are part of the thigh, which one is not, and which supply blood to specific areas. Find out if you can identify the artery located behind the knee and continuing down the leg.
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