Locomotor System

Which of the following muscles is NOT involved with dorsiflexion of the foot?

A. Tibialis Posterior

B. Tibialis Anterior

C. Extensor Digitorum Longus

D. Peroneus Tertius

Tibialis Posterior

The following genicular arteries partake in the collateral circulation around the knee joint with exception of the:

A. Medial Superior

B. Lateral Inferior

C. Middle

D. Lateral Superior

Middle

Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the superior gluteal nerve?

A. Can be damaged with an intramuscular injection in the buttocks

B. If injured, causes a weakening in abduction of the thigh

C. Supplies skin to the upper buttock

D. Enters gluteal region above piriformis muscle

Supplies skin to the upper buttock

All of the following are compartments in the leg except:

A. Superficial posterior compartment

B. Deep posterior compartment

C. Medial compartment

D. Lateral compartment

Medial compartment

Stability of the knee joint is maintained by all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Anterior Cruciate Ligament

B. Posterior Cruciate Ligament

C. Lateral Collateral Ligament

D. Medial Meniscus

Medial Meniscus

Intracapsular fracture of the femoral neck can lead to the following except:

A. Non union of the femoral neck

B. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head

C. Collapse of the femoral head

D. Fracture of the acetabulum

Fracture of the acetabulum

Which of the spinal segments control flexion at the elbow?

A. C5,6

B. C6,7

C. C7,8

D. C8,T1

C5,6

Where is the lower limit of the axial lines of the upper limb?

A. Anterior axial line ends at the mid forearm

B. Posterior axial line ends at the posterior aspect of the elbow

C. Anterior axial line ends at the anterior aspect of the wrist

D. Posterior axial line ends at the dorsal aspect of the wrist

Anterior axial line ends at the anterior aspect of the wrist

The femoral canal contains lymph vessels, connective tissue and fat. In relation to the vein and artery the femoral canal is:

A.Medial to the femoral artery

B. Lateral to the femoral artery

C. Lateral to the femoral vein

D. Medial to the femoral vein

Medial to the femoral vein

Which of the following muscles forms the anterior lateral boundary of the adductor canal (Hunter’s Canal)?

A. Vastus Lateralis

B. Sartorius

C. Vastus Medialis

D. Adductor Magnus

Vastus Medialis

Which of the following is Not involved in stabilizing the knee joint on the lateral side?

A. Biceps Femoris

B. Gastrocnemius

C. Iliotibial Tract

D. Soleus

Soleus

The tendons supporting the medial side of the knee joint include the three which form the pes anserinus. Which one of the following four tendons is NOT part of the pes anserinus?

A. Semitendinosus

B. Sartorius

C. Gracilis

D. Semimembranosus

Semimembranosus

Which statement about the cutaneous innervation of the toes in INCORRECT?

A. Medial side of big toe by medial branch of superficial peroneal nerve

B. Sides of second cleft by lateral branch of deep peroneal nerve

C. Sides of first cleft by deep peroneal nerve

D. Lateral side of little toe by sural nerve

Sides of second cleft by lateral branch of deep peroneal nerve

Which statement about extensor digitorum brevis is INCORRECT?

A. It has tendinous slips to all toes

B. Tendinous slip to the hallux is called extensor hallucis brevis

C. Innervated by deep peroneal nerve

D. Extends toes when ankle joint is fully dorsiflexed

It has tendinous slips to all toes

Which statement about venous drainage of lower limb is INCORRECT?

A. Majority of perforating veins of leg drain directly to long saphenous vein

B. Short saphenous vein is accompanied by the sural nerve

C. Long saphenous vein is accompanied by the saphenous nerve

D. Posterior arch vein begin as venous network overlying medial malleolus

Posterior arch vein begin as venous network overlying medial malleolus

A 15 year old boy attends a medical facility with a history of falling on a sharp object and sustaining a wound to the right side of the neck. On examination there was a small linear wound at about the mid area of the anterior aspect of the posterior triangle of the neck, the inly physical sign otherwise was the inability to elevate the right shoulder. Which nerve was most likely damaged?

A. Suprascapular Nerve

B. Nerve to subclavius

C. Nerve to serratus anterior

D. Spinal root of the accessory nerve

Spinal root of the accessory nerve

A male child was brought to a physician for age determination, on radiological examination of the wrist and hands only 2 capral bones on each side were found to be ossified. What is his age?

A. 2 years

B. 3 years

C. 4 years

D. 5 years

2 years

Which statement about the gluteus maximus muscle is INCORRECT?

A. Innervated by inferior gluteal nerves

B. Extends the knee joint

C. Extends the hip Joint

D. Has only bony insertions

Has only bony insertions

Which statement about the adductor canal is INCORRECT?

A. Roof formed by sartorius muscle and fascia

B. Floor formed by adductor longus and brevis

C. Femoral artery and nerve to vastus medialis enter canal at the upper end

D. Saphenous nerve and superficial saphenous artery leaves canal near its lower end

Floor formed by adductor longus and brevis

Which statement about the medial pectoral nerve is true?

A. Medial pectoral nerve is lateral to lateral pectoral nerve as both pass to supply pectoral muscles

B. Its root values are C5,6,7

C. It gives cutaneous branches to skin overlying pectoral muscles

D. It has no communication with lateral pectoral nerve

Medial pectoral nerve is lateral to lateral pectoral nerve as both pass to supply pectoral muscles

Which statement about venous drainage of lower limb is INCORRECT?

A. The majority of perforating veins of leg drains directly to long saphenous veins

B. Short saphenous vein os accompanied by the sural nerve

C. Long saphenous vein is accompanied by the saphenous nerve

D. Posterior arch vein begins as venous network overlying medial malleolus

Posterior arch vein begins as venous network overlying medial malleolus

Which statement about the tendon of extensor digitorum is INCORRECT?

A. Laceration at its insertion into distal phalanx produces a mallet finger

B. Laceration at its insertion into middle phalanx produces Boutonniere Deformity

C. Laceration at level of metacarpophalangeal joint produces a trigger finger

Laceration at level of metacarpophalangeal joint produces a trigger finger

Compression of which of the following nerves result in the syndrome of cheiralgia paresthetica?

A. Ulnar Nerve at wrist

B. Median Nerve at wrist

C. Superficial Radial nerve at distal forearm

D. Axillary nerve as it passes through the quadrangular space

Superficial Radial nerve at distal forearm

Which statement about the fracture of the scaphoid bone is INCORRECT?

A. The fracture is often not seen on an x ray

B. The fracture occurs at its waist

C. Tenderness is located at base of anatomical snuff box

D. Avascular necrosis of the distal segment will result in untreated situation

Avascular necrosis of the distal segment will result in untreated situation

Which of the following anatomical structures is innervated by the superficial peroneal nerve?

A. Peroneus Tertius

B. Tibialis Anterior

C. Peroneus Longus

D. Most of the skin on the upper one third of the lateral aspect of the leg

Peroneus Longus

Which of the following structures is closest to the skin of the sole?

A. Flexor Digitorum Brevis

B. Plantar Aponeurosis

C. Quadratus Plantae

D. Long Plantar Ligament

Plantar Aponeurosis

With regards to the common peroneal nerve, which of the following conditions will NOT occur when the nerve is damaged at the neck of the fibula?

A. Paralysis of the tibialis anterior muscle

B. Paralysis of the peroneus longus and brevis muscles

C. Paralysis of the flexor digitorum longus muscles

D. Sensory loss on the lower lateral part of the leg

Paralysis of the flexor digitorum longus muscles

Forming part of the floor of the cubital fossa is the ….

A. Bicipital Aponeurosis

B. Annular Ligament

C. Anterior Interosseous Nerve

D. Supinator Muscle

Annular Ligament

Which one of the following muscles is a lateral rotator of the shoulder joint?

A. Latissimus Dorsi

B. Teres Major

C. Teres Minor

D. Supraspinatus

Teres Minor

The anterior interosseous nerve supplies the:

A. Pronator Teres

B. Lateral part of the flexor digitorum profundus

C. Medial half of the flexor digitorum profundus

D. Flexor digitorum superficialis

Lateral part of the flexor digitorum profundus

Which of the following thigh muscles does NOT act on both hip and knee joints?

A. Rectus Femoris

B. Sartorius

C. Short Head of Biceps Femoris

D. Adductor Magnus

Adductor Magnus

Which of the following structures does NOT enter the adductor canal from the apex of the femoral triangle?

A. Femoral Artery

B. Descending Genicular Artery

C. Nerve to Vastus Medialis

D. Saphenous Nerve

Descending Genicular Artery

Which statement about the sciatic nerve is correct?

A. Formed from the posterior divisions of L4,3,S1,2,3

B. Often injured when injections are given in the upper outer quadrant of the buttock

C. Crossed superficially at the back of the thigh by the biceps femoris

D. Deep peroneal nerve is its terminal branch

Crossed superficially at the back of the thigh by the biceps femoris

Which statement about the gluteus medius muscle is correct?

A. It is innervated by inferior gluteal nerve

B. It is completely covered by gluteus maximus

C. It raises the pelvis of the opposite side during walking

D. It is inserted on the lateral aspect of greater trochanter

It raises the pelvis of the opposite side during walking

The extensor retinaculum lying on the extensor surface of the wrist joint has six compartments. Which one of the following statements is correct?

A. It is attached to the radius but not the ulna

B. It keeps the tendons securely by its firm contact with the radius and ulna

C. Each of its compartments, except for one, contains two tendons

D. Brachioradialis passes through its most lateral compartment

It is attached to the radius but not the ulna

During a fight, a adult male fell and his cubital fossa was slashed serving the median nerve just before it passed between the heads of pronator teres. Which one of the following actions of the thumb would be unimpaired?

A. Abduction

B. Extension

C. Flexion

D. Opposition

Extension

The strongest supinator in the upper limb is the:

A. Biceps brachii in any degree of flexion at elbow

B. Brachialis

C. Coracobrachialis

D. Supinator

Biceps brachii in any degree of flexion at elbow

Which one of the following structures is NOT included within the cubital fossa?

A. Median Nerve

B. Brachial Artery

C. Median Antecubital Vein

D. Tendon of the Biceps Brachii

Median Antecubital Vein

Redagring bones of the upper limb, the coronoid fossa is . . . .

A. Found in the radius

B. Present on the head of the ulna

C. Another name for the radial fossa

D. Proximal to the trochlea of the distal end of the humerus

Proximal to the trochlea of the distal end of the humerus

Concerning the Carpus, the proximal row of carpal bones from the medial to lateral is formed by:

A. Triquetral, Capitate, Os Hamate, Lunate

B. Trapezium, Pisiform, Capitate, Lunate

C. Scaphoid, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate

D. Pisiform, Triquetral, Lunate, Scaphoid

Pisiform, Triquetral, Lunate, Scaphoid

Which arterial structure is in close relation to the deep branch of the ulnar nerve?

A. Deep Palmar Arterial Arch

B. Radial Artery

C. Radialis Indicis Artery

D. The Dorsal Metacarpal Arteries

Deep Palmar Arterial Arch

Which of the following muscles is an adductor of the wrist?

A. Adductor Pollicis

B. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris and Flexor Carpi Ulnaris acting together

C. Extensor Digitorum and Flexor Digitorum

D. Flexor Carpi Radialis and Flexor Carpi Ulnaris acting together

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris and Flexor Carpi Ulnaris acting together

With respect to the pectoralis major muscle,what are the root values of the nerves that supply its lower costal fibres?

A. C5,C6

B. C6,C7

C. C7,C8

D. C8,T1

C5,C6

Which one of the following statements is correct about the pectoralis major muscle?

A. Action pectoralis major is the best indication to assess the extent of injury to the brachial plexus

B. It is a powerful abductor and lateral rotator of the arm

C. Its trilaminar tendon is inserted into the medial lip of the bicipital groove

D. It is supplied from posterior cords

Action pectoralis major is the best indication to assess the extent of injury to the brachial plexus

Which one of the following classifications is correct for the superior radioulnar joint?

A. It is Multiaxial Joint

B. It is a Gomphosis

C. It is Uniaxial Joint

D. It is a Gliding Joint

It is Uniaxial Joint

A sharp edges metal sheet fell on an unsuspecting thief in the coronal plane. It grazed the back of the occiput and lacerated his left shoulder. In the emergency an astute medical student found that the patient was unable to laterally rotate his scapula. A lesion of which one of the following nerves would explain the finding?

A. Posterior Ramus of C5 Nerve

B. Dorsal Scapular Nerve

C. Nerve to Latissimus Dorsi

D. Spinal Accessory Nerve

Spinal Accessory Nerve

With respect to the myotomes of the upper extremity, which one of the following statements is most accurate?

A. Abduction of the glenohumeral joint is a function of the fifth cervical nerve

B. The myotomes associated with supination of the forearm are functions of the seventh and eight cervical segments

C. The brachioradialis muscle receives its innervation via the seventh and eight cervical segments

D. The intrinsic muscles of the hand receive their innervation via the seventh and eighth cervical segments

Abduction of the glenohumeral joint is a function of the fifth cervical nerve

Which of the following muscle is innervated by the posterior interosseous nerve?

A. Brachialis

B. Intrinsic Muscles of the Hands

C. Brachioradialis

D. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Which of the following statements concerning the course of the median nerve in the forearm is correct?

A. It passes through the posterior compartment

B. It passes superficial to the flexor retincalum

C. It passes in contact with the deep surface of the flexor digitorum superficialus

D. It is plastered to the undersurface of the upper part of the flexor digitorum profundus

It passes in contact with the deep surface of the flexor digitorum superficialus

Which of the following arteries is a direct branch of the first part of the subclavian artery?

A. Superior Thoracic Artery

B. Subscapular Artery

C. Thyrocervical Trunk

D. Acromiothoracic Artery

Thyrocervical Trunk

Which of the following structures pass through the quadrangular space?

A. The posterior circumflex scapular vessels

B. The anterior circumflex humeral vessels

C. Suprascapular nerve and vessels

D. Axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral vessels

Axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral vessels

Which of the following statements regarding the actions of teres major muscle on the shoulder joint is correct?

A. It is an extensor and lateral rotator

B. It helps in adduction and internal rotation

C. The lower fibers aid in upward rotation of the scapula

D. It helps in abduction

It helps in adduction and internal rotation

Long term compression of the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome results in:

A. Wasting of the adductor pollicis

B. Wasting of the opponens pollicis

C. Wasting of the flexor pollicis longus

D. Sensory loss on the skin over the thenar eminence

Wasting of the opponens pollicis

Where is the bifurcation of the brachial artery usually located?

A. Just proximal to the elbow

B. At the level of the neck of the radius in the cubital fossa

C. At the intercondylar line

D. Level of elbow joint line

Just proximal to the elbow

Which of the following muscles is innervated by the median nerve?

A. Adductor Pollicis

B. First Palmar Interosseous

C. Unipennate Lumbrical

D. Abductor Digiti Minimi

Unipennate Lumbrical

Which nerve innervates the Adductor Pollicis, First Palmar Interosseous and Abductor Digiti Minimi?

A. Median Nerve

B. Ulnar Nerve

C. Radial Nerve

D. Spinal Accessory Nerve

Ulnar Nerve

Which of the following dermatomes is associated with the floor of the axilla?

A. C5

B. C7

C. C8

D. T2

T2

Which one of the following muscle pairs is inserted into the iliotibial tract?

A. Gluteus Maximus and Gluteus Medius

B. Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus

C. Tensor Fascia Lata and Gluteus Medius

D. Tensor Fascia Lata and Gluteus Maximus

Tensor Fascia Lata and Gluteus Maximus

Which of the following structures does NOT pass through the greater sciatic foramen?

A. Inferior Gluteal Vessels and Nerve

B. The Superior Gluteal Vessels and Nerve

C. The Posterior Cutaneous Nerve of Thigh

D. Obturator Internus Tendon

Obturator Internus Tendon

With respect to the nerves which innervate the various parts of the hand, which one of the following statements is most accurate?

A. The deep branch of the ulnar nerve ends in the first dorsal interosseous muscle

B. The recurrent branch of the median nerve innervated the adductor pollicis muscle

C. The recurrent branch of the median nerve arises from the medial division of the median nerve

D. The deep branch of the ulnar nerve passes in the interval between the abductor pollicis brevis and the flexor brevis

The deep branch of the ulnar nerve passes in the interval between the abductor pollicis brevis and the flexor brevis

Which statement is incorrect with respect to the boundaries of the apex of the axilla?

A. Anterior: Clavicle

B. Medial: Outer Border of the First Rib

C. Posterior: Upper Margin of the Scapula

D. Superior: Anterior Triangle of the Neck

Superior: Anterior Triangle of the Neck

Which is not a boundaries of the quadrangular space?

A. Superiorly: Subscapularis and Teres Minor

B. Inferiorly: Teres Major

C. Medially: Medial Head of Triceps Brachii

D. Laterally: Surgical Neck of the Humerus

Medially: Medial Head of Triceps Brachii

Which of the following structures does not pierce the clavipectoral fascia?

A. Cephalic Vein

B. Thoracoacromial Artery or it Branches

C. Lateral Pectoral Nerve

D. Superior Thoracic Vessels

Superior Thoracic Vessels

Which of the following is not feature of the popliteal artery:

A. Begins at the hiatus in the tendon of the adductor magnus

B. Lies superficial to the tibial nerve

C. Is the continuation of the femoral artery

D. Leaves the popliteal fossa by passing deep to the gastrocnemius muscle

Lies superficial to the tibial nerve

Which one of the following muscles is innervated by the axillary nerve?

A. Teres Major

B. Latissimus Dorsi

C. Infraspinatus

D. Deltoid

Deltoid

The lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm is a continuation of:

A. Musculocutaneous Nerve

B. Median Nerve

C. Posterior Cord of the Brachial Plexus

D. Radial Nerve

Musculocutaneous Nerve

All of the following are actions of the biceps brachii, EXCPET:

A. Supination of the forearm

B. Pronation of the forearm

C. Flexion of the elbow

D. Flexion of the glenohumeral joint

Pronation of the forearm

Median line of the lower limb passes through which one of the following digits?

A. First

B. Second

C. Third

D. Fourth

Second

The inferior extent of the medial wall of the axilla is in relation to which rib?

A. 6th

B. 5th

C. 4th

D. 3rd

4th

Which one of the following muscles produces winging of the scapula as a clinical feature of denervation?

A. Serratus Anterior

B. Scalenus Anterior

C. Subscapularis

D. Supraspinatus

Serratus Anterior

The muscles that provides the musculotendinous part of the rotator cuff that passes across the front the shoulder joint is the:

A. Subscapularis

B. Deltoideus

C. Pectoralis Major

D. Short head of biceps

Subscapularis

Features of the trapezius muscle include:

A. Attachment to the superior nuchal line

B. Attachment to the spines of most of the cervical vertebrae

C. Motor innervation from the spinal the accessory nerve

D. Motor innervation from the branches of the brachial plexus

Motor innervation from the spinal the accessory nerve

Features of the latissimus dorsi muscle include:

A. Supplied by a nerve with root values C6,C7 and C8

B. Supplied by a nerve with root values C7, C8 and T1

C. Functions as lateral rotator of the scapula

D. Functions as protractor of the scapula

Supplied by a nerve with root values C6,C7 and C8

Elevation of the shoulder involves a muscle which is attached to the:

A. Lateral part of the superior nuchal line

B. Medial part of the superior nuchal line

C. Transverse processes of the upper five cervical vertebrae

D. Vertebral border of the scapula

Medial part of the superior nuchal line

Rotation of scapular for full abduction of shoulder joint requires the simultaneous action of which of the following pairs of muscles?

A. Pectoralis Major and Minor

B. Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus

C. Serratus Anterior and Trapezius

D. Subscapularis and Teres Major

Serratus Anterior and Trapezius

Complete section of the sciatic nerve, though incommon, results in a useless lower limb. Which of the following actions is still possible in such an injury?

A. Dorsiflexion at the ankle joint

B. Flexion at the knee joint

C. Plantar Flexion at the ankle joint

D. Extension at the knee joint

Extension at the knee joint

Which of the following is an action of the pectoralis major?

A. Flexion at the shoulder joint

B. Elevation at the shoulder joint

C. Abduction at the shoulder joint

D. Lateral Rotation at the shoulder joint

Flexion at the shoulder joint

Which of the following muscles is a medial rotator of the shoulder joint?

A. Teres Minor

B. Infraspinatus

C. Anterior Fibers Of Deltoid

D. Supraspinatus

Anterior Fibers Of Deltoid

Which of the following results in positive Trendelenburg test?

A. Quadratus femoris muscle weakness

B. Unstable knee joint

C. Gluteus Medius Muscle Weakness

D. Weak Dorsiflexors of the ankle joint

Gluteus Medius Muscle Weakness

The dorsalis pedis artery pulsation is palpated midway between the . . . .

A. Medial and lateral malleoli on the dorsal aspect of the ankle region

B. Calcaneus and the medial malleolus

C. Calcaneus and the lateral malleolus

D. Lateral malleolus and the cuboid bone

Medial and lateral malleoli on the dorsal aspect of the ankle region

Which of the following nerves of the lower limb when damaged produces “Foot Drop”?

A. Tibial Nerve

B. Sural Nerve

C. Superficial Peroneal Nerve

D. Common Peroneal

Common Peroneal

Which of the following muscles is attached to the lesser tubercle of the humerus?

A. Teres Major

B. Infraspinatus

C. Subscapularis

D. Teres Minor

Subscapularis

Features of the deltoid muscle as it relates to the movements at the glenohumeral joint include:

A. Anterior part that can laterally rotate

B. Posterior part that can medially rotate

C. Anterior part that can medially rotate

D. Anterior and posterior part that can adduct

Anterior part that can medially rotate

Features of the teres major muscle include:

A. Arises off the ventral surface of the inferior angle of the scapula

B. Inserts on the greater tubercle of the humerus mainly

C. Receives its motor innervation from the axillary nerve

D. Medial rotator of the glenohumeral joint

Medial rotator of the glenohumeral joint

With respect to the radiocarpal joint, which of the following bones participates radially in its formation?

A. Lunate

B. Scaphoid

C. Trapezium

D. Triquetral

Scaphoid

With respect to the subclavian vessels and their relationship to the scalenus anterior muscle in the neck, which one of the following is correct?

A. The artery and the vein are anterior to the muscle

B. The artery is anterior and the vein is posterior to the muscle

C. The muscle lies between the anterior vein and the posterior artery

D. The muscle lies posterior to both vessels

The muscle lies between the anterior vein and the posterior artery

Fibres of the Adductor Magnus that are attached to the ischial tubersity are innervated by the:

A. Femoral Nerve

B. Inferior Gluteal Nerve

C. Obturator Nerve

D. Tibial Nerve

Obturator Nerve

Gluteus Maximus, the largest body muscle is supplies chiefly by a nerve from spinal segments of:

A. L4,L5,S1

B. L5,S1,S2

C. S1,S2,L3

D. S3, S4,S5

L5,S1,S2

Which of the following muscles is NOT an adductor of the thigh?

A. Sartorius

B. Pectineus

C. Gracilis

D. Adductor Brevis

Sartorius

A good example of a first class lever is the:

A. Biceps acting at the elbow

B. Triceps acting at the elbow

C. Tendoachilles acting at the ankle

D. Adductor pollicis acting at the radial digital cleft

Triceps acting at the elbow

Which of the following statements concerning osteoclasts is correct?

A. They are inactive cells

B. They lay down

C. They are multinucleate

D. They protect against infection of bone

They are multinucleate

The gluteus minimus inserts into the:

A. Anterior aspect of the lesser trochanter

B. Anterior greater trochanter

C. Lateral surface of the greater trochanter

D. Posterior part of the greater trochanter

Anterior greater trochanter

Which one of the following muscles paris inserts into the iliotibial tract?

A. Gluteus maximus and gluteus medius

B. Gluteus medius and gluteus minimus

C. Tensor fascia lata and gluteus medius

D. Tensor fascia lata and gluteus maximus

Tensor fascia lata and gluteus maximus

To avoid sciatic nerve injury, at which location in the buttock may an injection be safely placed?

A. Upper lateral quadrant

B. Upper medial quadrant

C. Lower lateral quadrant

D. Lower medial quadrant

Upper lateral quadrant

Which of the following tarsal bones articulates with the talus?

A. Navicular

B. Distal Tibia

C. Distal Fibula

D. Anterior Cuboid

Navicular

Of the following structures which is closest to the skin?

A. Abductor Hallucis

B. Accessorius Plantae

C. Adductor Hallucis

D. Plantar Interossei

Abductor Hallucis

Which of the following statements regarding the menisci is correct?

A. The lateral meniscus is smaller than the medial one

B. They act as cushions of elastic cartilage

C. The lateral meniscus forms a semicircle

D. The medial meniscus forms nearly a circle

The lateral meniscus is smaller than the medial one

In a supracondylar fracture of the femur, the broken distal end is mostly likely to injure which one of the following structures?

A. Common peroneal nerve

B. Popliteal Artery

C. Popliteal Vein

D. Tibial Nerve

Popliteal Artery

Which of the following statements regarding the interossei of the foot is correct?

A. All are supplied by the lateral plantar nerve

B. All are supplied by the medial plantar nerve

C. The dorsal interossei are supplied by the sural nerve

D. The plantar interossei are supplied by the medial plantar nerve

All are supplied by the lateral plantar nerve

The flexor hallucis brevis is attached to which of the following bones?

A. Medial Cuneiform

B. Lateral Cuneiform

C. Cuboid

D. Lateral process of the tubercle of the calcaneus

Cuboid