Question 1

Which of the following features is only visible on the posterior aspect of the femur?

Accepted Answer

Intercondylar fossa

Question 2

Which bone is lateral to the tibia in the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Fibula

Question 3

True or False: The medial and lateral malleolus are both found on the tibia.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which of the following muscles originates from the upper portion of the lateral fibula and inserts on the first metatarsal and medial cuneiform?

Accepted Answer

Fibularis longus

Question 5

A patient presents with an injury to the obturator nerve. Which muscle is most likely to be affected?

Accepted Answer

Adductor brevis

Question 6

Which of the following muscles is responsible for abduction of the thigh?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius

Question 7

Which nerve innervates the fibularis longus muscle?

Accepted Answer

Common fibular nerve

Question 8

Which muscle is responsible for both flexing the knee and medially rotating the thigh?

Accepted Answer

Gracilis

Question 9

Which of the following muscles has its origin on the posterior tibia?

Accepted Answer

Flexor digitorum longus

Question 10

Which ligament primarily prevents hyperextension of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament

Question 11

A soccer player suffers a lateral blow to the knee and tears the 'unhappy triad.' Which structures are most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, medial meniscus

Question 12

Which of the following muscles is innervated by the obturator nerve? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Gracilis and adductor magnus

Question 13

Which muscle group is responsible for extending the knee? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, rectus femoris

Question 14

True or False: In the foot, all the phalanges are made up of three bones—a proximal, a middle, and a distal phalange.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Which equation best represents the force experienced by the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during hyperextension of the knee?

Accepted Answer

$$F = m 	imes a$$

Question 16

A patient has lost sensation and motor function in the muscles innervated by the sciatic nerve. Which of the following muscles would be affected?

Accepted Answer

Semitendinosus

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a component of the pelvic bone?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 18

Which muscle is deep to the gluteus maximus and is responsible for abduction and medial rotation of the thigh?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius

Question 19

Which nerve is responsible for innervating the highlighted muscle in the lateral compartment of the leg?

Accepted Answer

Superficial fibular nerve

Question 20

If a force is applied to the lateral side of the knee, which ligament is most likely to be injured?

Accepted Answer

Tibial (medial) collateral ligament

Anatomy & Physiology I: Lower Limb Bones (Lab Practical II Review, Lessons 8–12)

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