Lower Limb Module Test

QUESTION 01

Gluteus maximus is a powerful:

A. Hip extensor B. Knee extensor only C. Ankle dorsiflexor D. Toe flexor

QUESTION 02

Gluteus medius and minimus are especially important for:

A. Pelvic stabilization in single-leg stance B. Finger abduction C. Elbow extension D. Jaw movement

QUESTION 03

The sciatic nerve enters the posterior thigh from the:

A. Gluteal region B. Anterior abdominal wall C. Axilla D. Mediastinum

QUESTION 04

The hip is a:

A. Ball-and-socket joint B. Hinge joint only C. Pivot joint D. Plane joint only

QUESTION 05

The anterior thigh compartment is mainly supplied by the:

A. Femoral nerve B. Obturator nerve C. Tibial nerve D. Radial nerve

QUESTION 06

The medial thigh compartment is mainly associated with the:

A. Obturator nerve B. Median nerve C. Axillary nerve D. Facial nerve

QUESTION 07

The posterior thigh is supplied largely through branches of the:

A. Sciatic nerve B. Femoral nerve only C. Phrenic nerve D. Median nerve

QUESTION 08

The femoral triangle is located in the:

A. Proximal anterior thigh B. Posterior leg C. Gluteal cleft D. Dorsum of foot

QUESTION 09

Within the femoral triangle, the femoral nerve lies:

A. Lateral to the femoral artery B. Medial to the femoral vein C. Inside the femoral canal D. Posterior to the sacrum

QUESTION 10

The femoral nerve lies:

A. Outside the femoral sheath B. Inside the femoral vein C. Inside the hip joint D. Within the tibial tunnel

QUESTION 11

The popliteal fossa is located:

A. Behind the knee B. In front of the hip C. At the ankle only D. In the sole

QUESTION 12

The common fibular nerve is vulnerable near the:

A. Neck of fibula B. Head of femur C. Medial malleolus D. Calcaneus only

QUESTION 13

Common fibular nerve injury can produce:

A. Foot drop B. Wrist drop C. Winged scapula D. Facial palsy

QUESTION 14

The anterior compartment of the leg is important for:

A. Dorsiflexion B. Knee flexion only C. Hip adduction D. Plantar flexion only

QUESTION 15

The posterior compartment of the leg is important for:

A. Plantar flexion B. Finger flexion C. Shoulder abduction D. Jaw closure

QUESTION 16

The foot arches are supported by:

A. Bones, ligaments and muscle-tendon systems B. Bones alone C. Skin alone D. Nerves alone

QUESTION 17

The plantar aponeurosis contributes to:

A. Support of the foot B. Movement of the jaw C. Thoracic respiration D. Elbow stability

QUESTION 18

Dorsalis pedis artery is palpated on the:

A. Dorsum of the foot B. Palm C. Scalp D. Anterior neck

QUESTION 19

The popliteal artery is the continuation of the:

A. Femoral artery after passing through the adductor hiatus B. Radial artery C. Brachial artery D. Internal carotid artery

QUESTION 20

The tibial nerve is a major terminal branch of the:

A. Sciatic nerve B. Femoral nerve C. Obturator nerve D. Median nerve

QUESTION 21

The stance phase of gait occurs when:

A. The foot is in contact with the ground B. The limb is entirely off the ground C. Only the arms move D. The pelvis is unloaded bilaterally

QUESTION 22

The swing phase primarily:

A. Advances the limb B. Bears full body weight throughout C. Locks the knee permanently D. Eliminates hip movement

QUESTION 23

Weak dorsiflexors impair:

A. Foot clearance during swing B. Pelvic support only C. Grip strength D. Shoulder stability

QUESTION 24

Trendelenburg-type pelvic drop suggests weakness of:

A. Hip abductors B. Elbow flexors C. Finger extensors D. Neck flexors

QUESTION 25

After lower-limb trauma, neurovascular examination should assess:

A. Pulses, motor and sensory function B. Only toe color C. Only knee reflex D. Only pain score

Lower Limb Test