Exam Coach - The thigh and knee

Which muscle refers to the lateral hamstring that originates on the ischial tuberosity and inserts on the head of the fibula?

Biceps femoris long head

What is the ligament that runs from the anterior intercondylar surface of the tibia to the posterior medial surface of the lateral femoral condyle?

Anterior cruciate ligament

Which term refers to the prominence at the superior end of the fibula?

Head of the fibula

Which term best describes the central long portion fo the femur between the lesser trochanter and the femoral condyles?

Shaft of the femur

Which term refers to the distal portion of the common tendon of the quadriceps femoris, which is continued from the patella to the tibial tuberosity?

Patellar ligament

Which muscle is the longest quadriceps muscle?

Rectus femoris

Which term, otherwise known as the “goose foot” refers to a wide, tendinous attachment on the proximal medial tibia?

Pes anserinus

Which head of the hamstrings does not originate at the ischium, but rather from the posterior femur?

Short head of biceps femoris

Which term could be used to refer to the knee joint?

Synovial modified hinge joint

What is the slightly concave surface on the lateral proximal tibia that articulates with the lateral femoral condyle?

Lateral tibia condyle