Quiz: Lower Limb

1. The head of the femur sits in and articulates with the __________.
a. acetabulum
b. os coxa
c. glenoid cavity
2. Which of the following is the lateral bone of the lower leg?
a. fibula
b. femur
c. tibia
3. There are __________ carpal bones and __________ tarsal bones.
a. 7; 8
b. 8; 7
c. 8; 8
4. The greater trochanter of the femur is analogous to the __________ of the humerus.
a. lateral epicondyle
b. lesser tubercle
c. greater tubercle
5. The lateral condyle of the femur is analogous to the __________ of the humerus.
a. capitulum
b. lateral epicondyle
c. greater tubercle
6. What is the name of the rounded knob located on the lateral side of the ankle area?
a. lateral condyle
b. lateral epicondyle
c. lateral malleolus
7. The medial malleolus is the rounded knob located on the medial side of the ankle. The medial malleolus is located on which of the following bones?
a. fibula
b. talus
c. tibia
8. The fovea capitis is located in the center of the __________.
a. glenoid fossa
b. head of the femur
c. head of the humerus
9. How many phalanges does the hallux have?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
10. Which of the following is also called the heel bone?
a. talus
b. navicular
c. calcaneus

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