Anatomy Quiz

What connects the bones of the lower limb to the axial skeleton?

• The pelvic girdle

• The femur

• The tibia

• The fibula

What is the deep cup-shaped cavity in the hip bone called?

• Acetabulum

• Obturator foramen

• Iliac crest

• Ischial spine

What forms the anterior portion of the lower expanded part of the hip?

• Ilium

• Pubis

• Ischium

• Femur

What is the triangular sesamoid bone located in front of the knee joint?

• Patella

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Femur

What is the medial malleolus?

• A projection on the medial aspect of the ankle

• A part of the femur

• A type of muscle

• A joint in the foot

What are the two large bones that form the proximal region of the foot?

• Talus and calcaneus

• Cuboid and navicular

• Medial and lateral cuneiform

• Metatarsal bones

What type of muscle is characterized by involuntary contraction?

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• All of the above

What is the most fixed attachment of a muscle called?

• Origin

• Insertion

• Belly

• Tendon

What is the shape of muscles with fibers arranged parallel to the line of pull?

• Parallel fibers

• Striated fibers

• Non-striated fibers

• Circular fibers

What are the different types of muscle fibers according to their shape?

• Parallel Fibers

• Oblique Fibers

• Spiralized Fibers

• Cruciate Fibers

• Circular Fibers