Quiz on Transfemoral and Knee Disarticulation Prosthetics

What type of joint is the hip joint?

• Hinge joint

• Saddle joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

Which muscle is responsible for extending and laterally rotating the hip joint?

• Gluteus medius

• Tensor fasciae latae

• Gluteus minimus

• Gluteus maximus

What is the primary action of the rectus femoris muscle?

• Knee flexion

• Hip adduction

• Knee extension and hip flexion

• Hip extension

Which nerve innervates the gluteus medius and minimus?

• Sciatic nerve

• Femoral nerve

• Superior gluteal nerve

• Inferior gluteal nerve

What structures pass through the femoral triangle?

• Obturator nerve and artery

• Tibial nerve and vein

• Femoral nerve, artery, and vein

• Sciatic nerve and artery

What is the function of the meniscus in the knee joint?

• Enhance muscle strength

• Support body weight

• Increase knee stability

• Facilitate hip movement

Which ligament prevents the tibia from sliding too far forward in relation to the femur?

• Medial collateral ligament

• Lateral collateral ligament

• Anterior cruciate ligament

• Posterior cruciate ligament

What is the origin of the iliacus muscle?

• Iliac fossa

• Ischial tuberosity

• Lesser trochanter of femur

• Body of pubis

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for hip adduction?

• Gluteals

• Adductors

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

What is the main weight-bearing area for the knee joint?

• Intercondyloid fossa

• Tibial condyles

• Patella

• Femoral condyles