Anatomy Quiz

Which ligament is most vulnerable to sprain in the ankle joint?

• Medial collateral ligament

• Anterior talofibular ligament

• Posterior talofibular ligament

• Calcaneo-fibular ligament

What is the type of joint that allows only dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the foot?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

Which nerve supplies the intrinsic muscles of the sole of the foot?

• Deep fibular nerve

• Sciatic nerve

• Femoral nerve

• Tibial nerve

What is the common deformity of the foot at the first metatarsophalangeal joint?

• Hallux Valgus

• Hammer toe

• Bunion

• Plantar fasciitis

Which muscle extends the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe?

• Flexor hallucis brevis

• Flexor digitorum brevis

• Extensor hallucis brevis

• Abductor hallucis

What is the type of joint between the head of the fibula and the lateral condyle of the tibia?

• Pivot joint

• Plane synovial joint

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

Which ligament connects the lateral malleolus to the talus anteriorly?

• Medial collateral ligament

• Anterior talofibular ligament

• Posterior talofibular ligament

• Calcaneo-fibular ligament

What is the movement allowed by the ankle joint that is accompanied by slight plantar flexion?

• Inversion

• Eversion

• Dorsiflexion

• Adduction

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the lateral 3 toes in the foot?

• Abductor digiti minimi

• Plantar interossei

• Dorsal interossei

• Abductor hallucis

What is the type of joint between the heads of the metatarsal bones and the bases of the proximal phalanges of the toes?

• Synovial ellipsoid joint

• Synovial hinge joint

• Synovial pivot joint

• Synovial plane joint