Which of the following is the major joint between the thigh and the tibia & fibula?
Answer
Tibiofibular Syndesmosis
Inferior Tibiofibular
Superior Tibiofibular
Tibiofibular Joint
Question 2
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The Tibiofibular Syndesmosis is the inferior joint of the lower limb that promotes movement between the fibula and the tibia.
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True
False
Question 3
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While growing up, an overweight Monica was playing with Ross on their trampoline. Monica and Ross jumped simultaneously, inducing a collision with each other after which Monica was thrown from the trampoline. She fell right on the heel of her right foot upon which she immediately collapsed with a resulting fracture. What is the most probable cause of her immediate collapse from the following? (Note: Ross has strong bones, he is a paleontologist - he is fine).
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Upon impact, Monica's foot was inverted causing an ankle joint dislocation.
Upon impact, Monica's tibia and fibula simultaneously fractured most near to her knee joint.
Upon impact, Monica's weight bearing bone (the fibula) is broken leaving her unable to stand.
Upon impact, Monica's tibia and fibula simultaneously fractured most near to each bone's mid shaft .
Question 4
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Which of the following are the compartments of the leg? Check all that apply.
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Anterior
Posterior
Lateral
Medial
Question 5
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Which of the following separate the compartments of the leg? Check all that apply.
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Interosseous Membrane
Medial Intermuscular Septa
Anterior Intermuscular Septa
Lateral Intermuscular Septa
Posterior Intermuscular Septa
Question 6
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Phoebe, while running, has damaged her extensor digitorum longus muscle. Which nerve supplies the compartment in which her muscle has been hurt?
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Deep fibular N.
Anterior Tibial N.
Tibial N.
Posterior Tibial N.
Question 7
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Which is the incorrect statement from the following?
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The extensor compartment of the leg is innervated by the deep fibular nerve.
The lateral compartment of the leg is innervated by the superficial fibular nerve.
The posterior compartment of the leg is innervated by the tibial nerve.
The anterior compartment does not have an artery running through.
The lateral compartment does not have an artery running through.
Question 8
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Which of the following is not a superficial muscle in the posterior compartment of the leg?
Answer
Gastrocnemius
Tibialis Posterior
Plantaris
Soleus
Question 9
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Which of the following statements regarding arterial supply to the leg is true?
Answer
The popliteal artery is the arterial supply for the leg.
The popliteal artery divides into the lateral and medial tibial artery.
The popliteal artery divides into the posterior and anterior tibial artery.