Lower Extremity test prep

Question 1

Which tendon contributes to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament?

Answer 1

Semimembranosus

Question 2

Which ligament is considered one of the strongest in the body and reinforces the anterior part of the hip?

Answer 2

Iliofemoral

Question 3

The superior and inferior gemelli muscles contribute to the formation of the:

Answer 3

Obturator interns muscle

Question 4

Which ligament provides medial support for the ankle?

Answer 4

Deltoid

Question 5

The incomplete margin of the acetabulum is reinforced by the:

Answer 5

Transverse ligament

Question 6

The patellar ligament is a continuation of the:

Answer 6

Quadriceps tendon

Question 7

Which of the following is the attachment site for the IT band?

Answer 7

Gerdys tubercle

Question 8

The lateral ligaments of the ankle originate on the

Answer 8

Fibular malleolus

Question 9

Which ligament extends from the medial femoral condyle to the posterior aspect of the tibia?

Answer 9

Posterior cruciate

Question 10

In which muscular layer of the sole of the foot can the plantar interosseous muscles be
found?

Answer 10

fourth

Question 11

Which tarsal bone transmits the weight of the entire body to the foot?

Answer 11

Talus

Question 12

Besides the gastrocnemius muscle, from what other muscle does the Achilles tendon arise?

Answer 12

soleus

Question 13

Which ligament strengthens the inferolateral portion of the posterior joint capsule of
the knee?

Answer 13

Arcuate popliteal ligament

Question 14

Which muscle originates on the anterior superior iliac spine and extends to the greater trochanter of the femur?

Answer 14

Tensor fasciae latae

Question 15

Which tendons merge to form a conjoined tendon referred to as the pes anserinus?

Answer 15

Sartorius gracilis semitendinus

Question 16

The circular fibers of the fibrous joint capsule of the hip are called the:

Answer 16

Zona orbicularis

Question 17

The interosseous ligament is located in the:

Answer 17

Tarsal canal