Top 250+ Solved Lower Limb MCQ Questions Answer
Q. When standing, the knee joint is locked in extension by:
a. lateral rotation of the tibia
b. medial rotation of the femur
c. tightening of the medial ligament
d. tightening of the lateral ligament
e. tension in the oblique popliteal ligament
Q. The posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh:
a. consists only of S2, 3
b. travels most of its course superficial to the fascia lata
c. innervates a small area on the labia majora
d. emerges above pinforris
e. none of the above
Q. The deep peroneal nerve supplies:
a. skin between the first and second toes
b. skin between the second and third toes
c. skin on the medial side of the shin
d. skin on the dorsolateral side of the foot
e. the great toe only
Q. Attached to lateral meniscus is which of the following:
a. posterior cruciate ligament
b. lateral ligament of the knee
c. mucous fold
d. popliteus muscle
e. oblique popliteal ligament
Q. The obturator nerve is derived from the anterior rami of:
a. T12, L1 and L2
b. L1, L2 and L3
c. L2, L3 and L4
d. L3, L4 and S1
e. none of the above
Q. The skin crease of the hip:
a. is where the inguinal ligament is attached to the fascia lata
b. is where the external oblique aponeurosis is joined to Scarpa’s fascia
c. is where Scarpa’s fascia is attached to the fascia lata
d. is mainly supplied by the femoral nerve
e. none of the above
Q. Peroneus tertius:
a. acts only to evert the foot
b. arises from the lower anterior part of the tibia
c. may insert into the neck of the fifth metatarsal
d. passes superficial to the extensor retinaculum
e. is innervated by the superficial peroneal nerve
Q. Structures closely related to long saphenous vein at ankle include which of the following?
a. major perforating veins to deep venous system
b. a branch of the femoral nerve
c. medial superficial lymphatic trunks
d. a branch of the anterior tibial nerve
e. dorsalis pedis artery
Q. The only muscle to cross the anterior tibial artery is:
a. extensor hallucis longus
b. extensor digitorum brevis
c. extensor hallucis brevis
d. extensor digitorum longus
e. tibialis anterior
Q. The dorsalis pedis artery is:
a. lateral to extensor hallucis longus at the ankle
b. medial to extensor hallucis longus at the ankle
c. medial to tibialis anterior at the ankle
d. found perforating the first metatarsal space and joining with the medial plantar artery
e. lateral to the digital branch of the deep peroneal nerve
Q. Features of the fibula include which of the following?
a. it is on the medial side of the tibia
b. its medial surface is grooved for the origin of tibialis posterior
c. it is ossified from five centres
d. it does not provide origin for flexor digitorum longus
e. its lower third is rough for the origin of soleus
Q. Which of the following is true of the saphenous nerve?
a. is predominantly from L2
b. supplies adductor magnus
c. pierces the deep fascia in the femoral triangle
d. is cutaneous only
e. terminates just below the knee
Q. The superficial epigastric, superior perforating and deep external pudendal arteries are all branches of:
a. profunda femoris
b. popliteal
c. internal iliac
d. external iliac
e. none of the above
Q. Which of the following is NOT a branch of the profunda femoris artery?
a. medial femoral circumflex
b. lateral femoral circumflex
c. popliteal
d. perforating
e. all are branches of the profunda
Q. The long saphenous vein:
a. passes anterior to the inguinal ligament
b. passes posteriorly to the medial malleolus
c. ascends the lateral side of the leg
d. receives tributaries from the perineum
e. is in close relation with the saphenous nerve throughout the length of its course