Lower Limb Anatomy

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1. Which bone in the body has the following features and characteristics: linea aspera, intercondylar notch and an anterior bow to its shaft? Tibia Femur Humerus Patella

2. What is the name given to the group of muscles found on the anterior aspect of the thigh? Hamstrings Quadriceps Adductors Rotator Cuff

3. The strong tendon which is located on the posterior aspect of the heel is called the calcaneal tendon. True False

4. The muscles of the lower leg are divided into three compartments: anterior, lateral and posterior. Each compartment is innervated by a different nerve. The nerve which supplies the anterior compartment is called the tibial nerve. True False

5. The bony protuberance on the proximal and lateral aspect of the femur is known as the greater trochanter. What is the smaller protuberance diagonally across from the greater trochanter on the medial aspect of the femur called? Medial epicondyle Patella Malleolus Lesser trochanter

6. What is the collective name for the ankle bones? Phalanges Carpals Tarsals Metatarsals

7. Can you name the semicircular piece of fibrocartilage which is present in the lateral aspect of the knee joint? Lateral meniscus Lateral patellar retinacula Lateral collateral ligament Lateral bursa

8. Biceps femoris belongs to a group of muscles called the calf muscles. True False

9. What is the name of the longest muscle in the body? Gastrocnemius Soleus Gracilis Sartorius

10. How many phalanges are there in each foot? 10 15 14 12