Top 250+ Solved Lower Limb MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Contents of the popliteal fossa include all of the following EXCEPT
a. Sural nerve
b. Superior medial genicular artery
c. Sural communicating nerve
d. Inferior medial genicular artery
e. Anterior tibial artery
Q. Regarding ligaments of the knee joint
a. The anterior cruciate ligament inserts into the posteromedial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle
b. The arcuate ligament is an expansion of the tendon of semimembranosus
c. The meniscofemoral ligaments cross in front and behind the anterior cruciate
d. The medial collateral ligament is a cord-like structure
e. The transverse ligament connects the posterior aspects of the menisci
Q. Regarding the menisci of the knee
a. They are attached to the femoral condyles
b. They have a rich blood supply
c. The medial meniscus is firmly attached to the capsule of the joint
d. The medial meniscus gives origin to the meniscofemoral ligaments
e. They are composed of mainly elastic fibres Anatomy – lower limb
Q. Regarding movements of the knee joint
a. Sartorius assists with flexion
b. The only action of popliteus is unlocking of the knee
c. Extension occurs to zero degrees
d. Locking of the knee is an active process
e. Rotation takes place above the menisci
Q. Regarding the extensor compartment of the leg
a. Tibialis anterior arises from the upper two thirds of the tibia and fibula
b. Extensor digitorum longus has a small origin from the lateral condyle of the tibia
c. Extensor hallucis longus is superficial to extensor digitorum longus
d. All muscles are supplied by the common peroneal nerve
e. Peroneus tertius and tibialis anterior both cause eversion of the foot
Q. Which of the following structures does not pass anterior to the medial malleolus
a. Tibialis anterior
b. Extensor hallucis longus
c. Flexor hallucis longus
d. Anterior tibial artery
e. Peroneus tertius