PASS 3/4 + 3/5

Which of the following structures can not be seen from an anterior view of the femur?

• head of femur

• medial epicondyle

• linea aspera

• greater trochanter

Which is the lateral bone of the leg?

• tibia

• femur

• fibula

Which is not an action performed by a hinge joint?

• flexion

• extension

• abduction

Limb muscles are ___ muscles and receive ___ innervation

• hypaxial; somatomotor

• epaxial; somatomotor

• hypaxial; visceromotor

• epaxial; visceromotor

Which is an action of a ball and socket joint?

• flexion

• abduction

• lateral rotation

• all of the above

What ligament helps to prevent hyperextension?

• anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

• posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

• lateral (fibular) collateral ligament

• medial (tibial) collateral ligament

Which is not a feature of the tibia?

• tibial tuberosity

• medial malleolus

• gluteal tuberosity

What does the head of the femur articulate with?

• acetabulum

• obturator foramen

• greater sciatic foramen

• lesser sciatic foramen