AP 147 Chapter 6: Lower Limb

The head of the femur articulates with the:

Acetabulum

True or False: Dorsiflexion moves the dorsal side of the foot away from the leg

False

True or False: The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments add stability to the knee joint.

False

True or False: The gluteus muscles are examples of muscles that are named as a result of location.

False

True or False: The hip joint is the largest and most vulnerable joint.

False

True or False: The lesser trochanter is a marking of the tibia.

False

True or False: The medial and lateral menisci form cushions for the head of the femur as it articulates with the acetabulum.

False

True or False: The superior gluteal artery originates from the anterior trunk of the internal Iliac artery in the pelvic cavity.

False

True or False: The top of the Ilium is the Ishial tuberosity.

False

The ______ artery is the major artery that supplies the lower limb

Femoral

The popliteal artery is a continuation of the ____ artery.

Femoral

The three arteries that enter the thigh are:

Femoral Gluteal Obturator

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the:

Femur

Going from proximal to distal, the bones of the lower extremity would be:

Femur Tibia Tarsals Metatarsals

Menisci are:

Fibrocartilage pads

The distal end of the femur provides origin for what muscle?

Gastrocnemius

The knee and ankle joints are primarily _________ joints.

Hinge Joint

The knee joint is an example of a:

Hinge Joint

The pelvic bone is formed by what three bones?

Ilium Ischium Pubis

The ____ is the major site of attachment for the thigh

Linea Aspera

The hip joint is what type of joint?

Multiaxial ball and socket

The _____ muscle is the most superior of the deep group of muscles

Piriformis

The deep group of muscles for the gluteal region consists of what four muscles?

Piriformis Gemellous Inferior Obturator Internus Gemellous Superior Quadratus Femoris

True or False: The base of the patella is broad and thick for attachment of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

True

True or False: The depth of the acetabulum gives stability to the hip joint.

True

True or False: The fibrocartilage pads between the articulating ends of bones may be called menisci.

True

True or False: The large cup-shaped acetabulum is for articulation with the head of the femur.

True

True or False: The major function of the lower limb is to support the weight of the body when standing and move the body through space

True

True or False: The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body.

True

True or False: The popliteal fossa is an important area of transition between the hip and leg and is the major route by which structures pass from one region to the other.

True

True or False: The three major nerves in the thigh are the femoral nerve, obturator nerve, and sciatic nerve.

True

True or False: There are four major routes by which structures pass from the abdomen and pelvis into and out of the lower limb.

True

Popliteal refers to the:

area behind the knee