Quiz on Anterolateral Leg, Dorsum of Foot, and Knee and Ankle Joints

A detailed anatomical illustration showing the anterolateral leg, dorsum of the foot, and knee and ankle joints, highlighting nerves, blood vessels, and fascia with clear labels.

Anterolateral Leg and Foot Quiz

Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the anterolateral leg, dorsum of the foot, and knee and ankle joints! This engaging quiz covers everything from nerve innervation to lymphatic drainage and the fascia of the leg.

Challenge yourself with questions about:

Skin and fascia anatomy
Nerve and blood vessel distribution
Structure and function of tendons

19 Questions5 MinutesCreated by MappingMuscle321

The skin overlying the medial aspect of the leg has a _______________ compared to the rest of the leg

Very thin subcutaneous tissue

Very thick subcutaneous tissue

Branch of the common peroneal nerve; supplies the skin on the upper part of the anterolateral surface of the leg

Lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf

Superficial peroneal nerve

Saphenous nerve

NOTA

Branch of the common peroneal nerve; supplies the skin of the lower part of the anterolateral surface of the leg (as well as dorsum of foot)

Lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf

Superficial peroneal nerve

Saphenous nerve

NOTA

Branch of femoral nerve; supplies the skin on the anteromedial surface of the leg

Lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf

Superficial peroneal nerve

Saphenous nerve

NOTA

Numerous small veins curve around the medial aspect of the leg and ultimately drain into the

Great saphenous vein

Femoral vein

Femoral artery

Saphenous nerve

Greater part of the lymph from the skin and superficial fascia on the front of the leg drains ________ and medially in vessels that follow the great saphenous vein

Sideward

Upward

Downward

Transversally

A. Lymph vessels end in the vertical group of superficial inguinal lymph nodes B. Large amount of lymph from the upper lateral part of the front of the leg may pass via vessels that accompany the small saphenous vein and drain into the popliteal nodes

A is correct B is false

B is correct A is false

Both are correct

Both are false

Below the tibial condyles, it is attached to the periosteum on the anterior and medial borders of the tibia

Fascia

The nerves

Membranes

The veins

These, together with the interosseous membrane, divide the leg into 3 compartments:

Binds the tibia and fibula together; Provides attachment for neighboring muscles

Anterior muscular septum

Intermuscular septum

Interosseus membrane

NOTA

Thickenings of the deep fascia that keep the long tendons around the ankle joint in position; Act as pulleys

Retinacula of the Ankle

Retinacula of the Tibia

Retinacula of the Fibula

NOTA

Attached to the distal ends of the anterior borders of the fibula and the tibia; Near medial ends, it splits to enclose the tendon of tibialis anterior muscle

Y – shaped band; Located in front of the ankle joints; attached on the anterior and superior surface of calcaneus; Upper limb of Y: attached to medial malleolus

Extends from the medial malleolus downward and backward to be attached to the medial surface of the calcaneus; It binds the tendons of the deep muscles of the back of the leg to the back of the medial malleolus as they pass forward to enter the sole; The tendons lie in compartments, each of which is lined by synovial sheath

Connects the lateral malleolus to the lateral surface of the calcaneus; Binds the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis to the back of the lateral malleolus; The tendons are provided with a common synovial sheath

Extends from peroneal tubercle and calcaneus; Binds the tendon of the peroneus longus and brevis muscles to the lateral side of the calcaneus; The tendons each possess a synovial sheath, which is continuous above with common sheath

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