100 Concepts Lower Limb

Question 1

Which artery is used for cardiac Catherization?

Answer 1

Femoral Artery

Question 2

Describe the pathway for the catheter in cardiac catherization?

Answer 2

From femoral artery, to external iliac artery, to common iliac artery, aorta, and to the left ventricle of the heart

Question 3

In which demographic is fractures of the femoral neck common?

Answer 3

Elderly women with osteoporosis

Question 4

What are some symptoms of fracture of the femoral neck

Answer 4

• shortness and lateral rotation of the lower limb
• disrupted blood supply to head of femur

best treatment is hip replacement