L16: Nerves And Vessels Of The Lower Limb

Question 1

Where is the main supply point of the lower limb start from

Answer 1

Abdominal aorta

Question 2

What happens after the abdominal aorta

Answer 2

Left iliac common artery 
External iliac artery 
Common femoral artery 
Popliteal artery 
Posterior and anterior tibial artery 
Dorsalis pedis

Question 3

What is the point the femoral artery starts

Answer 3

Inguinal ligament

Question 4

Which two points does the inguinal ligament attach to

Answer 4

Anterior superioir iliac spine to pubic tubercle

Question 5

At what point does the vessel become the popliteal artery

Answer 5

Adductor canal

Question 6

At what point does the popliteal artery end

Answer 6

Adductor hiatus

Question 7

At what point does the tibial artery start

Answer 7

Lower border of the popliteus

Question 8

At what point does the iliac common artery start

Answer 8

L3/L3 IV disc

Question 9

At what point does the external iliac artery start

Answer 9

L5/S1 IV disc

Question 10

What are the 3 types of veins

Answer 10

Deep
Superficial
Perforating

Question 11

What is the role of perforating veins

Answer 11

Join superficial veins to deep veins which are one way

Question 12

What is the lower limb nerve plexus

Answer 12

Lumbar plexus

Sacral plexus

Question 13

What are the nerve roots of the lumbar plexus

Answer 13

L1-L4

Question 14

What are the nerve roots of the sacral plexus

Answer 14

L5-S5

Question 15

Which two main nerves of the lumbar plexus supplies the lower limb

Answer 15

Femoral nerve and obturator nerve

Question 16

Which 3 nerves of the sacral plexus supply the lower limb

Answer 16

Sciatic nerve
Tibial nerve
Common fibular nerve