Anatomy of Lower Limb Quiz

What is the function of the fascia lata?

• Passageway for structures moving between the anterior thigh and posterior leg

• Conduit for structures entering and leaving the anterior thigh

• Supporting the contents of the femoral triangle

• Pelvic stabilization and posture control

Where is the saphenous opening located?

• In the popliteal fossa

• Just inferior to the inguinal ligament

• Posterior aspect of the pelvis

• Superomedial aspect of the anterior thigh

What structures pass through the femoral ring?

• Tibial nerve and common fibular nerve

• Deep lymph nodes and vessels

• Femoral artery and vein

• Sciatic nerve and pudendal nerve

What is the function of the adductor canal?

• Passageway from structures moving between the anterior thigh and posterior leg

• Conduit for structures entering and leaving the anterior thigh

• Pelvic stabilization and posture control

• Supporting the contents of the femoral triangle

Which nerve is the most superficial in the popliteal fossa?

• Femoral nerve

• Sciatic nerve

• Tibial nerve

• Common fibular nerve

What is the main conduit for neurovascular structures entering and leaving the leg?

• Popliteal artery

• Femoral hernia

• Femoral vein

• Femoral canal

What divides the greater and lesser sciatic foramina?

• Gastrocnemius muscle

• Adductor longus muscle

• Sartorius muscle

• Piriformis muscle

What structures pass through the suprapiriform foramen?

• Sciatic nerve

• Pudendal nerve

• Superior gluteal artery and vein

• Femoral artery

What is the function of the femoral triangle?

• Pelvic stabilization and posture control

• Conduit for structures entering and leaving the anterior thigh

• Supporting the contents of the femoral triangle

• Passageway from structures moving between the anterior thigh and posterior leg

What is the roof of the popliteal fossa made of?

• Semimembranosus muscle

• Popliteal fascia and skin

• Posterior surface of the knee joint capsule

• Biceps femoris muscle