Bones of the lower limb

What is the term for the enlarged distal end of the tibia?

• medial malleolus

• lateral malleolus

• tibial tuberosity

• medial tibial epicondyle

What is the structural classification of the superior tibiofibular joint?

• synovial

• fibrous

• amphiarthrosis

• diarthrosis

What makes the knee joint architecturally unstable?

• shape of the menisci

• shape of the articulating bones

• lack of capsular ligaments

• loose joint capsule

What is the distal attachment point of the lateral collateral ligament of the knee?

• medial tibial condyle

• medial femoral condyle

• lateral femoral condyle

• head of the fibula

What bursal sac provides protection to the superficial aspect of the patella?

• prepatellar

• suprapatellar

• infrapatellar

• pes anserine

How many tarsal bones are in one foot?

• 5

• 7

• 8

• 14

What tarsal bone receives the initial contact with the ground in normal walking?

• calcaneus

• navicular

• talus

• medial cuneiform

What is the structural classification of the talocrural joint?

• synovial-hinge

• diarthrosis

• synovial-plane

• fibrous

What is the proximal attachment point of the deltoid ligament?

• lateral malleolus

• talus

• medial malleolus

• navicular

What is the primary ligament that helps support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?

• spring ligament

• anterior talofibular ligament

• bifurcate ligament

• long plantar ligament