Michigan questions

Question 1

If the head of the femur is dislocated postero-medially, compression of which nerve is likely to result?

Answer 1

Sciatic.

Question 2

What muscle passes through the lesser sciatic foramen?

Answer 2

Obturator Internus

Question 3

Fracture of the femur is most common where?

Answer 3

Intertrochanteric line

Question 4

When the femur is fractured, the broken distal end often turns posteriorly to enter the popliteal fossa due to muscle traction. Because of its position deepest in the fossa, which structure is most vulnerable to laceration?

Answer 4

popliteal artery

Question 5

The deep femoral artery is the principle blood source for the muscles in which compartment of the thigh?

Answer 5

Posterior

Question 6

The hamstrings muscles are supplied by branches of which artery?

Answer 6

Deep femoral

Question 7

A patient complains of localized pain in a swollen lower calf and cannot strongly plantar flex his foot. What tendon may have ruptured?

Answer 7

Calcaneal