Lower Extremity 1
In the ankle, the only tarsal bone that articulates with the leg bones is the A) talus B) navicular bone C) calcaneus D) cuboid bone E) medial cuneiform bone
A
Posterior to the medial malleolus, the tendons of three muscles travel. In order from anterior to posterior, they are the tendons of the A) tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, and flexor hallucis longus. B) flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, and tibialis posterior. C) flexor digitorum longus, tibialis posterior, and flexor hallucis longus. D) tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus, and flexor digitorum longus. E) flexor hallucis longus, tibialis posterior, and flexor digitorum longus.
A
The arches of the foot are supported by (the): A) metatarsal bones B) metacarpal bones C) carpal bones D) tarsal bones E) all of the above
A
The crural interosseous membrane extends between the A) tibia and fibula B) talus and calcaneus C) femur and tibia D) humerus and radius E) radius and unla
A
The smallest muscle of the sural region is the ___ muscle. A) plantaris B) flexor hallucis longus C) soleus D) gastrocnemius E) tibialis posterior
A
Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus are all in the A) anterior compartment of the thigh. B) posterior compartment of the thigh. C) posterior compartment of the leg. D) anterior compartment of the leg. E) lateral compartment of the thigh.
B
Muscles in which of the following groups originate on the pelvis? A) muscles that move the ankle B) muscles that move the thigh C) muscles that move the foot and toes D) B and C only E) all ofthese groups include muscles that originate on the pelvis
B
The knee extensor muscle that also assists in flexion of the thigh is the A) vastus medialis B) rectus femoris C) vastus intermedius D) vastus lateralis E) sartorius
B
The only muscle that acts as a flexor of the knee and originates on the iliac spine is the A) semimembranosus B) sartorius C) biceps femoris D) semitendinosus E) popliteus
B
The socket that receives the head of the femur is the A) glenoid cavity B) acetabulum C) popliteal fossa D) sciatic notch E) cubital fossa
B
What is the longest muscle in the body? A) adductor mangus B) sartorius C) adductor longus D) rectus femoris E) longissimus thoracis
B
What is the role of the fibula in articulations of the leg A) It participates in the hinge action at the knee joint B) It articulates both proximally and distally with the tibia C) It allows rotation in the ankle joint. D) It participates in rotational action in the knee joint E) It does both A and B
B
Which group of muscles can bring the thighs together, causing the knees to touch? A) hamstrings B) adductors C) abductors D) quadriceps femoris E) lateral rotators
B
The muscles that originate on the ischium and the sacrum are A) medial rotators of the thigh B) abductors of the thigh C) lateral rotators of the thigh D) adductors of the thigh E) none of the above
C
The muscles of the quadriceps femoris group insert on (the) A) anterior inferior iliac spine B) head of the fibula C) femoral condyles D) tibial tuberosity E) none of the above
D
The muscles that originate on the anterior surface of the pubic (haha) bone are A) extensors of the thigh B) flexors of the thigh C) medial rotators of the thigh D) adductors of the thigh E) none of the above
D
The patella A) is normally on the lateral aspect of the knee joint B) is preformed in cartilage during development C) forms part of a ball and socket joint. D) is a sesamoid bone E) is none of the above.
D
20) Muscle groups found along the anterior and lateral surfaces of the leg act primarily to A) abduct the leg. B) adduct the leg. C) extend the leg. D) flex the leg. E) do none of the above.
E
The fibula A) articulates with the femur B) is the medical bone of the leg C) helps to bear the weight of the body D) forms an important part of the knee joint E) provides lateral stability to the ankle.
E
The muscle that looks like a fish is the A) sartorius B) popliteus C) gastrocnemius D) semitendinosus E) soleus
E
