Overview Of LE

Question 1

What is the longest and heaviest bone in the body

Answer 1

The femur

Question 2

What is the angle of inclination

Answer 2

Obtuse angle between the axis of the head/neck of the femur and the shaft
Average 126 deg

Question 3

What is the torsion angle

Answer 3

Difference between the axes of the femoral neck and femoral condoles when viewed along the longitudinal axis

Question 4

What is the normal carrying angle for men

Answer 4

13

Question 5

What is the normal carrying angle for woman

Answer 5

18

Question 6

How do you measure carrying angle

Answer 6

Asis
Tibial tub
Patella ligament

Question 7

The femoral condyles articulate with what other bone only

Answer 7

TIBIA

Question 8

T/f the fibula plays no role in weight bearing

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

What nerve are all posterior muscles of the lower extremity innervated by branches of

Answer 9

Sciatic nerve

Question 10

What anterior rami serves lower extremities

Answer 10

L2-S2

Question 11

T/f the deep veins contain more valves than the superficial

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is a potential damage to the femoral artery

Answer 12

Bleed out