Quiz Questions Flashcards
Which of the following points lie close to the radial artery?
Lu 9 (Lung 9), Lu 8 (Lung 8)
The region of inferior tissues in the pelvic basin is called what?
perineum
What are the actions of the hamstring group of muscles?
flexion of knee, extension of hip
Match each muscle to its action
tibialis anterior
soleus
peroneus longus
extensor hallucis longus
gastrocnemius
tibialis anterior ~ dorsiflexion of ankle, soleus -* helps maintain standing posture,
peroneus longus -* eversion of foot, extensor hallucis longus -* extension of big toe,
gastrocnemius - plantar flexion of ankle joint
The hip is a ball and socket joint. What bony feature forms the socket?
acetabulum of pelvis
Match each muscle to its insertion point.
tibialis anterior
extensor digitorum longus
gastrocnemius
peroneus longus
peroneus brevis
tibialis anterior -* medial cuneiform, extensor digitorum longus -* middle and distal phalanges of 2nd to 5th toes,
gastrocnemius -* calcaneus,
peroneus longus -* base of Ist metatarsal,
peroneus brevis -* tuberosity of 5th metatarsal
Which bone articulates superiorly with the calaneus?
The correct answer is: talus
Which arteries are found in the arm?
The correct answers are: axillary, brachial, ulnar, radial
On the posterior aspect of the knee, which tendon is the most superficial?
The correct answer is: semi-tendinosus
Which muscles are adductors of the upper leg?
The correct answers are: gracilis, adductor longus, adductor brevis
Match each action to a muscle:
laterally rotates femur
flexes hip joint
flexes knee
braces knee
Iliopsoas
piriformis
sartorius
quadriceps
iliotibial band
The correct answer is: laterally rotates femur - piriformis,
flexes hip joint -* iliopsoas,
flexes knee -* sartorius,
braces knee -› iliotibial band
What is the name of the hollow on the posterior surface of the knee?
popliteal fossa
Which nerve roots supply the leg and foot?
The correct answers are: L2, L3, S4, S3
Which artery may be felt between the lateral and middle cuneiform bone
dorsalis pedis artery
