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| 151. |
The following are branches of the femoral artery except: |
| A. | superficial circumflex iliac artery |
| B. | superficial epigastric artery |
| C. | superficial external pudendal artery |
| D. | deep external pudendal artery |
| E. | middle genicular artery |
| Answer» E. middle genicular artery | |
| 152. |
The following cutaneous nerves of the thigh are derived in part form the second lumbar nerve except:: |
| A. | ilioinguinal |
| B. | medial femoral cutaneous nerve |
| C. | obturator nerve |
| D. | lateral femoral cutaneous nerve |
| E. | genitofemoral nerve |
| Answer» A. ilioinguinal | |
| 153. |
Which of the following, regarding the great saphenous vein, is INCORRECT? |
| A. | it is the longest vein in the body |
| B. | it passes behind the medial malleolus |
| C. | at the knee, it lies a hand’s breadth behind the medial border of the patella |
| D. | the saphenous opening lies about 3cm below and lateral to the pubic tubercle |
| E. | the deep external pudendal artery runs medially behind the saphenous vein near its termination |
| Answer» B. it passes behind the medial malleolus | |
| 154. |
Which of the following is CORRECT regarding lymphatic drainage of the lower limb? |
| A. | the superficial inguinal node group consists of about 15 nodes |
| B. | the lateral nodes of the proximal superficial group receive lymph from the buttock, flank and back below the waist |
| C. | the medial nodes of proximal superficial group receive lymph from testes, glans pen*s, lower anal canal and perineum |
| D. | the distal nodes of the superficial group receive all the superficial lymphatics of the lower limb |
| E. | the superficial inguinal nodes drain mainly to the internal iliac nodes |
| Answer» B. the lateral nodes of the proximal superficial group receive lymph from the buttock, flank and back below the waist | |
| 155. |
Fascia lata is not: |
| A. | attached inferiorly to the tibial condyles and head of the fibula |
| B. | reinforced anteriorly by expansions from the quadriceps tendon |
| C. | attached to Scarpa’s fascia above the inguinal ligament |
| D. | continuous below the popliteal fossa into the deep fascia of the calf |
| E. | attached superiorly along the external lip of the iliac crest |
| Answer» C. attached to Scarpa’s fascia above the inguinal ligament | |
| 156. |
The iliotibial tract: |
| A. | lies lateral to tensor fascia latae |
| B. | inserts onto the head of the fibula |
| C. | is the origin of 60% of gluteus maximus |
| D. | is a weak flexor of the knee via tensor fascia latae |
| E. | is attached superiorly to the iliac crest |
| Answer» E. is attached superiorly to the iliac crest | |
| 157. |
Which of the following muscles is not found in the floor of the femoral triangle? |
| A. | iliacus |
| B. | psoas |
| C. | pectineus |
| D. | adductor magnus |
| E. | adductor longus |
| Answer» D. adductor magnus | |
| 158. |
Which of the following is not found within the femoral sheath? |
| A. | femoral artery |
| B. | femoral canal |
| C. | femoral hernia |
| D. | femoral nerve |
| E. | lymph node of Cloquet |
| Answer» D. femoral nerve | |
| 159. |
The profunda femoris artery does not: |
| A. | normally supply all the thigh muscles |
| B. | arise from the lateral side of the femoral artery, 3-4cm distal to the inguinal ligament |
| C. | give off the deep external pudendal artery |
| D. | lie behind the profunda vein |
| E. | lie directly anterior to adductor brevis and magnus |
| Answer» C. give off the deep external pudendal artery | |
| 160. |
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the femoral nerve? |
| A. | is formed from the anterior divisions of the anterior rami of the lumbar nerves 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | supplies iliacus in the abdomen |
| C. | lies in the iliac fossa between psoas and iliacus |
| D. | gives a branch to pectineus as it enters the femoral triangle |
| E. | divides into several branches just distal to the inguinal ligament |
| Answer» A. is formed from the anterior divisions of the anterior rami of the lumbar nerves 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 161. |
All the following are branches of the femoral nerve except: |
| A. | medial femoral cutaneous nerve |
| B. | saphenous nerve |
| C. | nerve to vastus medialis |
| D. | lateral femoral cutaneous nerve |
| E. | nerve to sartorius |
| Answer» D. lateral femoral cutaneous nerve | |
| 162. |
Which factor is most important in preventing lateral displacement of the patella during quadriceps contraction? |
| A. | the forward prominence of the lateral condyle of the femur |
| B. | the action of articularis genu |
| C. | the action of vastus medialis |
| D. | the action of rectus femoris |
| E. | the tension of the medial patellar retinaculum |
| Answer» C. the action of vastus medialis | |
| 163. |
The adductor canal is not: |
| A. | roofed by fascia containing the subsartorial plexus |
| B. | occupied by the sciatic nerve |
| C. | also known as Hunter’s canal |
| D. | occupied by the femoral artery |
| E. | a gutter shaped groove between vastus medialis and the front of the adductor muscles |
| Answer» B. occupied by the sciatic nerve | |
| 164. |
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the adductor canal? |
| A. | sartorius lies on the fascial roof |
| B. | in the distal part of the canal, the femoral vein is posterolateral to the artery |
| C. | at all levels, the artery lies between saphenous nerve and femoral vein |
| D. | the subsartorial plexus supplies overlying fascia lata and an area of skin above medial side of the knee |
| E. | the adductors in the floor of the canal are the adductor brevis above and the adductor longus below |
| Answer» E. the adductors in the floor of the canal are the adductor brevis above and the adductor longus below | |
| 165. |
In the medial compartment of the thigh: |
| A. | adductor magnus consists of adductor and hamstring muscle masses |
| B. | the contents are separated from the posterior compartment by the posterior intermuscular septum |
| C. | adductor longus is the most superficial muscle of the medial side of the thigh |
| D. | the anterior division of the obturator nerve passes through obturator externus |
| E. | the posterior division of the obturator nerve is the prime motor supply |
| Answer» A. adductor magnus consists of adductor and hamstring muscle masses | |
| 166. |
With respect to the posterior compartment of the thigh: |
| A. | blood supply is mainly from the femoral artery |
| B. | the sciatic nerve lies lateral to the long head of biceps |
| C. | the long head of biceps is supplied by the common peroneal nerve |
| D. | the hamstrings form the apex of the popliteal fossa |
| E. | semimembranosus arises in common with the long head of biceps |
| Answer» D. the hamstrings form the apex of the popliteal fossa | |
| 167. |
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis: |
| A. | is more common in girls than boys |
| B. | usually occurs in the 5-8 year age group |
| C. | may present as referred pain in the knee |
| D. | the limb may be internally rotated and shortened |
| E. | can be treated conservatively |
| Answer» C. may present as referred pain in the knee | |
| 168. |
Dermatomes of lower limb: |
| A. | S1 supplies the great toe |
| B. | L2 supplies anterior upper thigh |
| C. | S3 supplies perianal area |
| D. | L4 supplies medial thigh |
| E. | L5 supplies medial calf |
| Answer» B. L2 supplies anterior upper thigh | |
| 169. |
Muscles in the floor of the femoral triangle include all EXCEPT: |
| A. | adductor magnus |
| B. | pectineus |
| C. | psoas |
| D. | ilacus |
| E. | adductor longus |
| Answer» A. adductor magnus | |
| 170. |
Patellar plexus comprises of all EXCEPT: |
| A. | posterior branch of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve |
| B. | infrapatella branch of saphenous nerve |
| C. | medial femoral cutaneous nerve |
| D. | anterior branch of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve |
| E. | intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve |
| Answer» A. posterior branch of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve | |
| 171. |
The most medial structure passing under the inferior extensor retinaculum of the foot is: |
| A. | deep peroneal nerve |
| B. | tibialis anterior |
| C. | extensor hallucis longus |
| D. | anterior tibial artery |
| E. | peroneus brevis |
| Answer» B. tibialis anterior | |
| 172. |
Cutaneous nerve supply of the thigh involves all but which of the following: |
| A. | the intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve |
| B. | the obturator nerve |
| C. | the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve |
| D. | the ilioinguinal nerve |
| E. | the posterior cutaneous nerves of the thigh |
| Answer» C. the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve | |
| 173. |
The patellar plexus takes twigs from all but which of the following? |
| A. | infrapatellar branch of the common peroneal nerve |
| B. | medial femoral cutaneous nerve |
| C. | lateral femoral cutaneous nerve |
| D. | intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve |
| E. | infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve |
| Answer» A. infrapatellar branch of the common peroneal nerve | |
| 174. |
The inferior gluteal nerve supplies: |
| A. | gluteus maximus |
| B. | gluteus medius |
| C. | gluteus minimus |
| D. | all of the above |
| E. | none of the above |
| Answer» A. gluteus maximus | |
| 175. |
Within the buttock: |
| A. | the pudendal nerve emerges beneath piriformis, turns around the back of the sacrospinous ligament and passes between the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments |
| B. | the internal pudendal artery can be compressed against the base of the ischial tuberosity |
| C. | the sciatic nerve (L4, 5, S1) emerges from below piriformis muscle more laterally than the inferior gluteal and pudendal nerves and vessels |
| D. | the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve lies medially to the sciatic nerve |
| E. | the cruciate anastomosis provides the main source of blood for the supply of the head of femur |
| Answer» A. the pudendal nerve emerges beneath piriformis, turns around the back of the sacrospinous ligament and passes between the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments | |
| 176. |
With respect to the ligaments around the knee joint: |
| A. | the fibular collateral ligament blends with the capsule and is attached to the lateral meniscus |
| B. | the tibial collateral ligament blends posteriorly with the capsule and is attached to the medial meniscus |
| C. | the oblique popliteal ligament is an expansion from the tendon of semitendinosis that blends with the capsule posteriorly |
| D. | the posterior cruciate ligament runs from anterior tibial plateau to the posteromedial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle |
| E. | the transverse ligament runs posteriorly between menisci |
| Answer» B. the tibial collateral ligament blends posteriorly with the capsule and is attached to the medial meniscus | |
| 177. |
With respect to the posterior compartment of the leg, which is FALSE? |
| A. | plantaris arises from the lower part of the lateral supracondylar line and is absent in 10% |
| B. | the medial head of gastrocnemius is larger than the lateral |
| C. | the small saphenous vein drains the medial side of the dorsal venous arch and medial margin of the foot |
| D. | the soleal muscle contains a rich plexus of small veins → the soleal pump |
| E. | the nerve of this compartment is the tibial nerve |
| Answer» C. the small saphenous vein drains the medial side of the dorsal venous arch and medial margin of the foot | |
| 178. |
The myotome for plantar flexion of the great toe is: |
| A. | L3, 4 |
| B. | L4, 5 |
| C. | L5, S1 |
| D. | S1, 2 |
| E. | S2, 3 |
| Answer» D. S1, 2 | |
| 179. |
With respect to the hip bone: |
| A. | the pelvic rim is formed by the iliac crest, top curricular area and pectineal line |
| B. | the iliofemoral ligament and sartorius are attached to/at (??) the anterosuperior iliac spine |
| C. | the iliopubic eminence on anterior margin of acetabulum joins the ischium and pubic bone |
| D. | the tubercle of the iliac crest lies 7.5cm behind the anterosuperior iliac spine |
| E. | the line between the highest point of the iliac crest passes through the spine of ?????? |
| Answer» E. the line between the highest point of the iliac crest passes through the spine of ?????? | |
| 180. |
Which of the following structures is NOT found in the adductor (subsartorial) canal? |
| A. | femoral artery |
| B. | femoral vein |
| C. | femoral nerve |
| D. | saphenous nerve |
| E. | nerve to vastus medialis |
| Answer» C. femoral nerve | |
| 181. |
The surface markings of the sciatic nerve are from: |
| A. | the ischial tuberosity to the adductor tubercle of the medial femoral condyle |
| B. | the posterior superior iliac spine to the apex of the popliteal fossa |
| C. | the midpoint of a line between the ischial tuberosity and the greater trochanter to the adductor tubercle of the medial femoral condyle |
| D. | the ischial tuberosity to the apex of the popliteal fossa |
| E. | the midpoint of a line between ischial tuberosity and greater trochanter to apex of the popliteal fossa |
| Answer» E. the midpoint of a line between ischial tuberosity and greater trochanter to apex of the popliteal fossa | |
| 182. |
The femoral canal: |
| A. | is the lateral compartment of the femoral sheath |
| B. | lies medial to the pubic tubercle |
| C. | contains the femoral nerve |
| D. | is medial to the femoral vein |
| E. | transmits the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve |
| Answer» D. is medial to the femoral vein | |
| 183. |
The great saphenous vein: |
| A. | commences at the medial end of the dorsal venous arch |
| B. | passes behind the medial malleolus |
| C. | is accompanied by the saphenous nerve throughout its course |
| D. | passes under the inguinal ligament and enters the femoral vein |
| E. | drains the medial side of the leg between the tibia and the tendocalcaneus |
| Answer» A. commences at the medial end of the dorsal venous arch | |
| 184. |
Which is NOT true of the tendoachilles? |
| A. | it inserts into the middle third of the posterior surface of the calcaneus |
| B. | it is invested in a synovial sheath |
| C. | it is formed from the soleus and gastrocnemius |
| D. | a bursa lies between the tendon and the upper third of the calcaneus |
| E. | a bursa lies between it and the deep fascia near its insertion |
| Answer» B. it is invested in a synovial sheath | |
| 185. |
Which of the following structures lies within the knee joint? |
| A. | patellar ligament |
| B. | tibial collateral ligament |
| C. | fibular collateral ligament |
| D. | tendon of popliteus |
| E. | patellar retinacula |
| Answer» D. tendon of popliteus | |
| 186. |
Following an injury to the leg, a patient is unable to dorsiflex their foot. Which nerve is most likely to be damaged? |
| A. | the deep branch of the common peroneal nerve |
| B. | the sural nerve |
| C. | the superficial branch of the common peroneal nerve |
| D. | the saphenous nerve |
| E. | none of the above |
| Answer» A. the deep branch of the common peroneal nerve | |
| 187. |
With respect to peroneus longus: |
| A. | it inserts into the base of the 5th metacarpal |
| B. | it is supplied by the superficial peroneal nerve |
| C. | it has a broad tendon that lies between the lateral malleolus and the tendon of peroneus brevis |
| D. | it arises from the upper two thirds of the tibia |
| E. | it is mainly supplied by L4 and L5 segments |
| Answer» B. it is supplied by the superficial peroneal nerve | |
| 188. |
The stability of the weightbearing flexed knee is maintained by: |
| A. | anterior cruciate ligament |
| B. | iliotibial tract |
| C. | posterior cruciate ligament |
| D. | popliteus and posterior cruciate ligament |
| E. | arcuate popliteal ligament and anterior cruciate ligament |
| Answer» C. posterior cruciate ligament | |
| 189. |
Regarding the femoral triangle: |
| A. | the lateral border of the adductor longus makes up its medial boundary |
| B. | it is bisected by the femoral nerve |
| C. | the lateral border of sartorius muscle makes up its lateral boundary |
| D. | the long saphenous vein joins the femoral vein within the triangle |
| E. | rectus femoris makes up part of the floor |
| Answer» D. the long saphenous vein joins the femoral vein within the triangle | |
| 190. |
Inversion of the foot is performed by which pair of muscles? |
| A. | peroneus longus and peroneus brevis |
| B. | peroneus longus and tibialis posterior |
| C. | tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior |
| D. | peroneus brevis and plantaris |
| E. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior | |
| 191. |
The anterior tibial artery: |
| A. | pierces the interosseous membrane |
| B. | supplies the lateral compartment of the leg |
| C. | lies lateral to the deep peroneal nerve |
| D. | lies lateral to tibialis anterior |
| E. | gives the nutrient artery to the tibia |
| Answer» D. lies lateral to tibialis anterior | |
| 192. |
The suprapatellar bursa: |
| A. | does not communicate with the knee joint |
| B. | lies in front of the vastus intermedius muscle |
| C. | extends 5cm or more above the patella |
| D. | lies deep to the patellar retinacula |
| E. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. extends 5cm or more above the patella | |
| 193. |
Which of the following does NOT apply to the popliteus muscle? |
| A. | it inserts into the lateral meniscus of the knee joint |
| B. | it is innervated by the tibial nerve |
| C. | it acts to extend the knee joint |
| D. | it inserts into the lateral condyle of the femur |
| E. | it acts to laterally rotate the femur of the fixed tibia |
| Answer» C. it acts to extend the knee joint | |
| 194. |
A 30 year old man presents with adenopathy of the medial group of superficial inguinal lymph nodes on the right side. Which of the following is the primary site resulting in this finding? |
| A. | right testis |
| B. | right buttock |
| C. | the skin of the right lower limb |
| D. | the anal canal |
| E. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. the anal canal | |
| 195. |
Regarding the femoral artery: |
| A. | it enters the thigh directly beneath the deep inguinal ring |
| B. | it lies lateral to the femoral nerve in the femoral sheath |
| C. | it gives rise to the profunda femoris artery which pierces the femoral sheath |
| D. | does not contribute to the trochanteric anastomosis |
| E. | its branches include the superficial epigastric artery and the deep external pudendal artery |
| Answer» E. its branches include the superficial epigastric artery and the deep external pudendal artery | |
| 196. |
Regarding the popliteal fossa: |
| A. | the common peroneal nerve passes through the lateral part of the fossa |
| B. | it contains no lymph nodes |
| C. | it has a roof pierced by the tibial nerve |
| D. | the popliteal artery lies superficial to the popliteal vein throughout the fossa |
| E. | the small saphenous vein joins the popliteal vein before its entry into the fossa |
| Answer» A. the common peroneal nerve passes through the lateral part of the fossa | |
| 197. |
Regarding the movements at the knee joint: |
| A. | popliteus ‘unlocks’ the extended knee by producing medial rotation of the femur |
| B. | there is no active rotation of the extended knee |
| C. | passive extension of the knee does not result in ‘locking’ of the joint |
| D. | the posterior cruciate ligament prevents backward displacement of the femur on the tibial plateau |
| E. | the major role of the menisci is in flexion/extension of the knee |
| Answer» B. there is no active rotation of the extended knee | |
| 198. |
The dorsalis pedis artery: |
| A. | lies medial to the tendon of extensor hallucis longus |
| B. | lies lateral to the detail branch of the deep peroneal nerve |
| C. | crosses superficial to the tendon of extensor hallucis brevis |
| D. | terminates at the arcuate artery |
| E. | joins the lateral plantar artery to form the plantar arch |
| Answer» E. joins the lateral plantar artery to form the plantar arch | |
| 199. |
A 25 year old man is unable to plantar flex his foot. The most likely cause is damage to: |
| A. | the superficial peroneal nerve |
| B. | the L5 nerve root |
| C. | the tibial nerve |
| D. | soleus |
| E. | gastrocnemius |
| Answer» C. the tibial nerve | |
| 200. |
Which of the following is NOT a component of the second layer of the sole of the foot? |
| A. | tendon of flexor hallucis longus |
| B. | abductor hallucis |
| C. | flexor accessorius |
| D. | the lumbrical muscles |
| E. | tendon of flexor digitorum longus |
| Answer» B. abductor hallucis | |
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