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  • Function of the Tibialis Posterior Muscle

    A 25 year old cyclist is knocked off his bike by a car. He complains of weakness of plantarflexion and inversion of his foot. Which of the f

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  • Innervation of the Psoas Major Muscle

    A 65 year old man presents with weakness in the right hip, most marked on flexion. You consider the possibility of a psoas major pathology.

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  • Function of the Obturator Externus Muscle

    A 19 year old man self presents to the ED following a fight in a nearby street. He has sustained multiple stab wounds and lacerations to the

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  • Dermatomal Supply of the Lower Limb

    The L4 dermatome is best tested at which of the following landmarks:

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    Blood Supply of the Hip Joint

    A 75 year old lady slips on a wet bathroom floor and presents to ED with her left leg shortened and externally rotated. Imaging demonstrates

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  • Articulations of the Tarsal Bones

    The talus bone articulates with which of the following tarsal bones:

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  • Movements of the Foot Joints

    Which of the following nerves is most important for eversion of the foot:

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  • Clinical Effects of Tibial Nerve Injury

    Which of the following clinical features would you NOT expect to see in a tibial nerve palsy:

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  • x

    Bones of the Hip Joint

    A 65 year old lady is brought to ED after falling off a ladder. The acetabulum is fractured at its posterosuperior margin by dislocation of

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  • x

    Articulations of the Tarsal Bones

    The calcaneus bone articulates with which of the following bones:

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  • Innervation of the Sartorius Muscle

    A 27 year old footballer presents with pain on flexion and lateral rotation of the hip and flexion of the knee. You suspect a sartorius musc

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  • Function of the Gluteus Minimus Muscle

    You are performing a thorough neurological examination of a 67 year old female patient. You note marked wasting of the left hip and thigh mu

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  • x

    Movements of the Ankle Joint

    A 23 year old dancer presents to ED after falling and injuring her left foot. X-ray demonstrates a fracture involving the ankle joint. Which

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  • Surface Anatomy of the Femoral Vein

    A patient with very poor peripheral access requires urgent intravenous fluids. The femoral vein in his groin is determined the most accessib

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  • Clinical Effects of Obturator Nerve Injury

    A 21 year old male is involved in a road traffic collision and sustains a pelvic fracture. In rehabilitation it is noted that he has an inab

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  • x

    Ligaments of the Hip Joint

    A 76 year old woman present to the ED after feeling in a "pop" in her right hip. She recently underwent a right total hip replacement, you s

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  • Components of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle

    A 27 year old woman has sustained an injury to her quadriceps femoris muscle group after falling through a glass door. Which of the followin

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    Contents of the Popliteal Fossa

    A 24 year old man sustains a laceration of his left leg that transects the superficial vein that enters the popliteal fossa to terminate in

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  • Innervation of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle

    You have been asked to give a teaching session to a group of medical students regarding the anatomy of the hip and gluteal region. As part o

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  • Innervation of the Anterior Leg Muscles

    The muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg are all innervated by which of the following nerves:

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  • Dermatomal Supply of the Lower Limb

    The L5 dermatome is best tested at which of the following landmarks:

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  • Dermatomal Supply of the Lower Limb

    A 45 year old tree surgeon is brought into the ED following a fall from approximately 5 metres. A full trauma primary survey has been perfor

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    The skin over the webspace between the 1st and 2nd toe is supplied by which of the following nerves:

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    Articulations of the Tarsal Bones

    The cuboid bone articulates with all of the following tarsal bones EXCEPT for the:

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    The skin over the dorsum of the foot is primarily supplied by which of the following nerves:

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  • Articulations of the Ankle Joint

    Which of the following synovial joint types best describes the ankle joint:

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    Bursa of the Knee Joint

    A 42 year old carpet layer, who spends a lot of time working on his hands and knees, presents to ED complaining of a painful knee. On examin

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    Function of the Popliteus Muscle

    Contraction of the popliteus muscle in initiation of knee flexion produces which of the following actions:

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  • Anatomical Relations of the Femoral Canal

    A 74 year old woman presents to the ED complaining of a painful swelling in her left groin. She has been examined by your consultant who sus

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    Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    A 54 year old man presents to the ED complaining of a numbness over the posterior thigh. The skin in this area is primarily supplied by whic

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  • Function of the Tibialis Anterior Muscle

    The tibialis anterior muscle acts to produce which of the following movements:

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  • Function of the Obturator Nerve

    A 43 year old window cleaner is brought to the ED after falling from a 5 metre platform. Imaging has shown multiple vertebral fractures and

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  • Clinical Effects of Superficial Fibular Nerve Injury

    Superficial fibular nerve palsy results in which of the following clinical features:

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  • Innervation of the Gluteus Medius Muscles

    You are performing a thorough neurological examination of a 67 year old female patient. You note marked wasting of the left hip and thigh mu

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  • Function of the Common Fibular Nerve

    The common fibular nerve directly innervates which of the following muscles:

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    The skin over the lower posterolateral leg is primarily supplied by which of the following nerves:

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  • Articulations of the Knee Joint

    Which of the following bones are involved in articulations at the knee joint:

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    The skin over the sole of the foot is primarily supplied by which of the following nerves:

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  • Articulations of the Ankle Joint

    The ankle joint is formed between which of the following bones:

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    Attachments of the Popliteus Muscle

    Which of the following muscle tendons enters the joint capsule of the knee:

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  • x

    Function of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle

    An 18 year old man is brought into the ED after sustaining a deep wound to his left thigh after an accident on a building site. Imaging has

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  • Anatomical Course of the Popliteal Artery

    A 67 year old man presents to the ED complaining of swelling to the posterior knee. On examination you note a pulsatile mass in popliteal f

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    A 21 year old man dropped a knife which penetrated the dorsum of his foot. He complains of loss of sensation over the webspace between the 1

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  • Origin of the Sciatic Nerve

    You are asked to review a 54 year old man who presents complaining of lower back pain with radiation down the right leg. You are concerned a

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  • Lymphatic Drainage of the Lower Limb

    A 54 year old woman presents with unilateral swelling of the left leg. Her d-dimer is normal and ultrasound has shown no demonstrable deep v

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  • x

    Ligaments of the Knee Joint

    A 30 year old male was hit by a car in his lateral knee joint region. His knee was in extension when struck. Which of the following structur

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  • x

    Clinical Effects of Common Fibular Nerve Injury

    A 21 year old man presents to ED complaining of numbness over the dorsum of his left foot and inability to dorsiflex or evert his foot. He h

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  • Dermatomal Supply of the Lower Limb

    You have been asked to teach a group of medical students about neurological examination of the lower limbs. The L3 dermatome is best tested

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  • Function of the Gluteal Muscles

    A 45 year old man sustains a gunshot wound to the gluteal region. During rehabilitation he complains of weakness abducting and medially rota

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  • Structure of the Spring Ligament

    The spring ligament is attached to which of the following bones:

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    Articulations of the Tarsal Bones

    The navicular bone articulates with all of the following bones except for the:

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  • Origin of the Obturator Nerve

    A 43 year old window cleaner is brought to the ED after falling from a 5 metre platform. Imaging has shown multiple vertebral fractures and

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  • Boundaries of the Femoral Ring

    A 87 year old woman presents to the ED after her carers noted she was complaining of pain in the right groin. On examination you note a tend

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  • x

    Anatomical Course of the Femoral Nerve

    A 34 year old man presents to the ED after sustaining multiple deep stab wounds during an altercation in a pub. Imaging has shown an injury

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    The skin over the upper lateral leg is primarily supplied by which of the following nerves:

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  • Layers of the Sole of the Foot

    The plantar arteries and nerves lie within which of the muscular layers of the sole of the foot:

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  • Palpation of the Posterior Tibial Artery

    You are performing a vascular examination on a patient with suspected claudication. The posterior tibial artery pulse is best palpated at w

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    Function of the Fibularis Tertius Muscle

    The fibularis tertius muscle acts to produce which of the following movements:

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  • Function of the Pectineus Muscle

    A patient complains of pain in the hip region following a fall. Imaging has shown a traumatic injury to the pectineus muscle. The pectineus

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  • Ligaments of the Knee Joint

    Regarding the ligaments of the knee, which of the following statements is CORRECT:

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  • Assessment of the Hamstring Muscles

    A 21 year old man presents to the ED after sustaining multiple deep lacerations to the posterior thigh during a fight. You suspect an injury

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  • Function of the Fibularis Brevis Muscle

    The fibularis brevis muscle acts to produce which of the following movements:

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    Clinical Effects of Deep Fibular Nerve Injury

    A 28 year old man presents to hospital having injured his leg playing football. X-ray demonstrates fractures of both the tibia and fibula. T

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    Arches of the Foot

    Which of the following structures primarily supports the lateral longitudinal arch rather than the medial longitudinal arch of the foot:

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  • Movements of the Hip Joint

    You are examining the lower limb of a 54 year old man who presented after falling from a ladder at home. During your neurological assessment

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    The skin over the medial leg is primarily supplied by which of the following nerves:

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  • Movements of the Hip Joint

    You are examining the lower limbs of a 54 year old man who presented after falling from a ladder at home. During your neurological assessmen

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  • Attachments of the Gluteus Medius Muscle

    Which of the following muscles insert onto the greater trochanter.

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    A 64 year old man undergoes coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) using the great saphenous vein. Following the procedure he complains

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    Function of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle

    A 21 year old man received a stab wound to the posterior part of his gluteal region. Following resuscitation, he is found to have great diff

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  • Function of the Deep Fibular Nerve

    The deep fibular nerve supplies which of the following areas of skin:

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  • Boundaries of the Femoral Ring

    A 87 year old woman presents to the ED after her carers noted she was complaining of pain in the right groin. On examination you note a tend

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  • x

    Clinical Effects of Tibial Nerve Injury

    A 34 year old farmer has sustained a deep laceration to the popliteal fossa and damaged the nerve which lies more medially. Which of the fol

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  • x

    Function of the Popliteus Muscle

    During rehabilitation after a significant road traffic accident, it is noted that a patient has a problem unlocking the extended knee joint

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  • Boundaries of the Femoral Ring

    A 87 year old woman presents to the ED after her carers noted she was complaining of pain in the right groin. On examination you note a tend

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  • Function of the Adductor Muscles

    A 32 year old builder is brought to the ED after falling through a glass sky light onto the floor below. A primary survey has been performed

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  • Clinical Effects of Tibial Nerve Injury

    A 54 year old woman presents to ED complaining of pain and swelling behind her knee, and difficulty walking. Imaging shows a large cyst in t

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  • Branches of the Femoral Artery

    You have been asked to give a tutorial to a group of medical students about the vascular anatomy of the lower limb. The profunda femoris art

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  • Palpation of the Femoral Artery

    You are part of the team in the resuscitation area. You have been pre-alerted to the arrival of a 35 year old man who has had a cardiac arre

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  • Boundaries of the Popliteal Fossa

    A 67 year old man presents to the ED complaining of pain and swelling to the posterior knee. On examination you note a tender swelling in th

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  • Function of the Obturator Nerve

    A 43 year old window cleaner is brought to the ED after falling from a 5 metre platform. Imaging has shown multiple vertebral fractures and

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  • Dermatomal Supply of the Lower Limb

    A 23 year old horse rider is brought to the ED following a fall during a show jumping competition. She complains of pain in her lumbar spine

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  • Supply of the Femoral Artery

    A 32 year old man presents to the ED after falling through a glass door. He has sustained a deep laceration to the thigh. Imaging shows a so

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  • Movements of the Foot Joints

    A 28 year old woman is unable to invert her foot after sustaining an injury to her leg playing water-polo. Which of the following nerves are

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  • Function of the Superficial Fibular Nerve

    The superficial fibular nerve innervates which of the following muscles:

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  • Boundaries of the Femoral Triangle

    You are discussing approaches to analgesia in a patient with a fractured neck of femur. Your consultant suggests a femoral nerve block. The

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  • Clinical Effects of Tibial Nerve Injury

    A 21 year old man sustains an injury to his left leg during a judo match. He is complaining of loss of sensation over the sole of his foot

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  • Function of the Hamstring Muscles

    A 32 year old man presents to the ED after sustaining multiple stab wounds to the right thigh during an altercation in a pub. Imaging has sh

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  • Innervation of the Popliteus Muscle

    The popliteus muscle is innervated by which of the following nerves:

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  • Surface Anatomy of the Femoral Nerve

    A 83 year old lady has sustained a distal femur fracture from a fall down stairs. Your consultant wishes to administer a femoral nerve block

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  • Contents of the Popliteal Fossa

    A 26 year old male has sustained a stab wound to the popliteal fossa and has injured the most lateral structure within this region. Which o

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  • Function of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle

    A 23 year old rugby player presents to the ED complaining of ongoing thigh pain following a match 3 days ago. Imaging has been arranged whic

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  • Movements of the Hip Joint

    You are examining the lower limbs of a 54 year old man who presented after falling from a ladder at home. During your neurological assessmen

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  • Clinical Effects of Superior Gluteal Nerve Injury

    A 21 year old male presents to ED having sustained a stab wound to his left buttock. You note that he walks with a waddling gait, with the p

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  • Attachments of the Fibularis Brevis Muscle

    A 24 year old hockey player presents to hospital having injured her left foot. X-ray demonstrates an avulsion fracture of the tuberosity of

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  • Innervation of the Posterior Leg Muscles

    The muscles of the posterior leg are all innervated by which of the following nerves:

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  • Function of the Tibialis Posterior Muscle

    The tibialis posterior muscle acts to produce which of the following movements:

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  • Function of the Fibularis Brevis Muscle

    A 21 year old gang member presents to ED having been shot in the foot. Imaging shows severe damage to the base of the fifth metatarsal with

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  • Innervation of the Tibialis Anterior Muscle

    The tibialis anterior muscle is innervated by which of the following nerves:

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  • Movements of the Ankle Joint

    Which of the following nerves is most important for dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint:

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  • Function of the Gastrocnemius Muscle

    The gastrocnemius muscle acts to produce which of the following movements:

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  • Clinical Effects of Femoral Nerve Injury

    A 31 year old man is brought to ED having been thrown off his motorbike. Following initial resuscitation and ruling out life-threatening inj

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  • Innervation of the Piriformis Muscle

    A 32 year old woman is brought to the ED after falling from a horse. Imaging shows multiple injuries to the pelvic region including transect

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  • Layers of the Sole of the Foot

    The long flexor tendons of the flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus muscles lie within which of the muscular layers of the sol

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  • Function of the Superficial Fibular Nerve

    The superficial fibular nerve supplies which of the following areas of skin:

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  • Ligaments of the Ankle Joint

    Regarding the collateral ligaments of the ankle joint, which of the following statements is CORRECT:

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    Ligaments of the Ankle Joint

    A 19 year old professional athlete presents to ED having injured his right foot during training. There is bruising and swelling over the med

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  • x

    Movements of the Foot Joints

    Inversion of the foot is primarily produced by which of the following muscles:

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  • Innervation of the Iliacus Muscle

    You are assessing a 76 year old woman who presents with weakness to the left hip following a fall. She is pain free. On examination she has

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  • Function of the Gluteus Medius Muscle

    You are performing a thorough neurological examination of a 67 year old female patient. You note marked wasting of the left hip and thigh mu

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  • Function of the Anterior Leg Muscles

    A 23 year old tennis player sustains an injury to her leg and is complaining of weakness of dorsiflexion and inversion of her foot. Which of

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  • Contents of the Popliteal Fossa

    A 67 year old man presents to the ED complaining of pain and swelling to the posterior knee. On examination you note a tender swelling in th

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    Anatomy of the Patella

    You are performing a full neurological examination on a patient who presented with weakness of her left leg. The tendon of which of the foll

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  • Function of the Soleus Muscle

    The soleus muscle acts to produce which of the following movements:

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  • Function of the Common Fibular Nerve

    The common fibular nerve directly supplies which of the following areas of skin:

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  • Origin of the Femoral Artery

    A 35 year old woman presents to the Emergency Department with a painful swelling in her left groin. She is an intravenous drug user who regu

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  • Layers of the Sole of the Foot

    The tendons of the tibialis posterior and fibularis longus muscles lie within which of the muscular layers of the sole of the foot:

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  • Innervation of the Gracilis Muscle

    A 54 year old woman is brought into the ED following a multiple vehicle collision on the nearby motorway. She is haemodynamically stable and

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    Attachments of the Fibularis Longus Muscle

    A patient presents following a cycling accident with a laceration to his lateral leg just behind the lateral malleolus. You suspect a possib

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  • Function of the Fibularis Longus Muscle

    The fibularis longus muscle acts to produce which of the following movements:

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  • Movements of the Hip Joint

    A 42 year old man presents to ED following a hip injury. On examination you note weak lateral rotation. Which of the following muscles is mo

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  • Attachments of the Tibialis Posterior Muscle

    The main portion of the tibialis posterior inserts distally onto which of the following bones:

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  • Clinical Effects of Superior Gluteal Nerve Injury

    A 28 year old man is brought into ED following a motorcycle accident where his left lower limb was caught beneath the bike, and stabilised i

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  • Arches of the Foot

    Which of the following structures primarily supports the medial longitudinal arch rather than the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot:

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  • Clinical Effects of Common Fibular Nerve Injury

    A 49 year old man presents to ED complaining of weakness in his foot. As you call him into a cubicle you note he has foot drop when he is wa

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  • Innervation of the Pectineus Muscle

    Imaging of a patient who has been involved in a car accident has shown damage to the nerve supplying the pectineus muscle. Which of the foll

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  • Boundaries of the Popliteal Fossa

    A 67 year old man presents to the ED complaining of pain and swelling to the posterior knee. On examination you note a tender swelling in th

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  • Menisci of the Knee Joint

    Regarding the menisci, which of the following statements is CORRECT:

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  • Movements of the Knee Joint

    A 43 year old man presents to the ED complaining of weakness at the right knee. On examination you note he is unable to extend the leg at th

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  • Site of Gluteal Intramuscular Injection

    A patient presents to ED for treatment having been informed by the GUM clinic that he has tested positive for gonorrhoea. You administer int

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  • Innervation of the Hip Joint

    A 79 year old woman presents to the ED after falling. She complains of pain in the right groin and you note her right leg is shortened and e

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  • Clinical Effects of Obturator Nerve Injury

    A 63 year old woman with advanced ovarian malignancy presents to ED complaining of weakness of her left leg while walking. Examination revea

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  • Innervation of the Tibialis Posterior Muscle

    The tibialis posterior muscle is innervated by which of the following nerves:

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  • Assessment of the Medial Thigh Muscles

    A patient presents with lower limb weakness. After a thorough examination, you suspect an injury to the muscles of the medial compartment of

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  • Innervation of the Posterior Leg Muscles

    Which of the following muscles is NOT innervated by the tibial nerve:

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  • Function of the Sartorius Muscle

    Your Consultant is discussing a case she saw earlier today. A 34 year old carpet fitter presented with pain on certain movements of the righ

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  • Function of the Popliteus Muscle

    Which one of the following muscles is most important in 'unlocking' the knee from the extended position:

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  • Muscles of the Anterior Leg

    Which of the following muscles is NOT found in the anterior compartment of the leg:

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    Anatomy of the Ankle Joint

    Regarding the ankle joint, which of the following statements is INCORRECT:

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  • Articulations of the Hip Joint

    An 85 year old man is brought to the ED complaining of fever and pain in his right hip. You suspect a septic arthritis of the right hip join

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  • Layers of the Sole of the Foot

    A 65 year woman presents to ED with a laceration to her right foot. On further assessment, it is determined she has cut through the first la

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  • Function of the Gracilis Muscle

    A 54 year old woman is brought into the ED following a multiple vehicle collision on the nearby motorway. She is haemodynamically stable and

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  • Movements of the Hip Joint

    You are examining the lower limbs of a 54 year old man who presented after falling from a ladder at home. During your neurological assessmen

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  • Dermatomal Supply of the Lower Limb

    The S1 dermatome is best tested at which of the following landmarks:

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  • Boundaries of the Femoral Triangle

    You have been asked to perform an arterial blood gas collection from a patient's femoral artery. The femoral triangle is bordered medially b

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  • Movements of the Ankle Joint

    Which of the following nerves is most important for plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint:

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  • Ligaments of the Ankle Joint

    A 25 year old female presents with a swollen right ankle after twisting her ankle whilst wearing high heels on a night out. There is pain an

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  • Anatomical Relations of the Femoral Ring

    A 49 year old overweight female presents to ED complaining of a lump in her groin. You examine the patient and diagnose a femoral hernia. Wh

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  • Function of the Posterior Leg Muscles

    The muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg collectively act together to primarily produce which of the following movements:

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    Blood Supply of the Hip Joint

    An 83 year old woman is brought to ED following a fall in which she has sustained posterior dislocation and fracture of the neck of femur. A

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  • Innervation of the Gluteus Minimus Muscle

    You are performing a thorough neurological examination of a 67 year old female patient. You note marked wasting of the left hip and thigh mu

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  • Screw Home Mechanism of the Knee Joint

    The 'screw home' mechanism involved in locking of the knee joint refers to which of the following actions:

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  • x

    Movements of the Foot Joints

    Eversion of the foot is primarily produced by which of the following muscles:

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  • x

    Function of the Hamstring Muscles

    A 21 year old man presents to the ED after sustaining multiple deep lacerations to the posterior thigh during a fight. You suspect an injury

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  • Innervation of the Adductor Muscles

    A 32 year old builder is brought to the ED after falling through a glass sky light onto the floor below. A primary survey has been performed

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  • Ligaments of the Knee Joint

    A 23 year old professional footballer is brought to hospital after injuring his left leg in a tackle, where lateral force was applied to his

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  • Clinical Effects of Femoral Nerve Injury

    A 28 year old man was involved in a road traffic accident, and subsequently complained of weakness in extending his leg at the knee joint. F

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  • x

    Lymphatic Drainage of the Lower Limb

    A 34 year old man presents to the ED following a 3 day history of fever. On examination you note tender lymphadenopathy at the superficial i

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  • Innervation of the Hamstring Muscles

    You form part of the trauma team caring for a motorcyclist who was involved in a collision with a van. You receive a phone call from the on-

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  • Menisci of the Knee Joint

    A 28 year old presents to the ED after sustaining a right knee injury whilst skiing. You examine the knee and suspect a medial meniscal inju

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  • Origin of the Femoral Nerve

    You form part of the trauma team caring for a roofer who fell approximately 7 metres from a roof, landing across a beam. Imaging of the spin

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    Bones of the Lateral Longitudinal Arch

    Which of the following bones does NOT help to form the lateral longitudinal arch:

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  • Contents of the Femoral Sheath

    A 53 year old man presents to the ED after falling from a horse onto a fence. Imaging has shown trauma to the contents of the left femoral s

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  • Ligaments of the Knee Joint

    The oblique popliteal ligament is an extension of which of the following muscles:

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  • Innervation of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle

    You are examining a 65 year old man who presents with left leg weakness. You note a loss of power to the left quadriceps femoris muscles. Th

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  • Origin of the Tibial Nerve

    The tibial nerve receives nerve fibres from which of the following nerve roots:

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  • Clinical Effects of Obturator Nerve Injury

    You are giving a teaching session to a group of final year medical students regarding lower limb neurology. Which of the following clinical

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  • Attachments of the Fibularis Longus Muscle

    A 35 year old man who is training for a marathon presents to ED with pain around the back and side of his foot. He has been assessed by the

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  • Function of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle

    A 43 year old man presents to the ED complaining of weakness at the right knee. On examination you note he is unable to extend the leg at th

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    A 65 year old man comes to the ED with complaints of long-standing altered and burning sensation in the region of his thigh shown in the pi

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  • Ligaments of the Hip Joint

    You are examining a 65 year old lady who has been brought in by ambulance with suspected hip dislocation. Which of the following ligaments i

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    Function of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle

    An unknown male is brought into the department after being struck by a lorry whilst crossing the road. Imaging shows extensive injuries in t

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  • x

    Function of the Tibial Nerve

    Which of the following best describes the cutaneous innervation of the tibial nerve and its branches:

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    A 75 year old woman presents to the ED complaining of a loss of sensation to the skin over the anterior thigh. This area is primarily suppl

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  • Anatomical Course of the Great Saphenous Vein

    A 65 year old woman presents to the ED with a tender left leg. She has been assessed by your Consultant colleague who feels she may have thr

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  • Anatomical Factors Preventing Lateral Patellar Draw

    A 17 year old man has dislocated his left patella during a rugby match. Which of the following muscles should the physiotherapist focus on i

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  • Innervation of the Fibularis Longus Muscle

    The fibularis longus muscle is innervated by which of the following nerves:

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  • Function of the Spring Ligament

    A 22 year old man has injured his right foot in an ice-skating accident. X-ray demonstrates an inferior displacement of the head of the tal

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  • Function of the Femoral Nerve

    You form part of the trauma team caring for a roofer who fell approximately 7 metres from a roof, landing across a beam. Imaging of the spin

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  • Function of the Hamstring Muscles

    A 32 year old man presents to the ED after sustaining multiple stab wounds to the right thigh during an altercation in a pub. Imaging has sh

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  • Dermatomal Supply of the Lower Limb

    You are examining a 38 year old woman who presents with lower back pain associated with bilateral sciatica. On examination you note loss of

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  • x

    Articulations of the Knee Joint

    Which of the following synovial joint types best describes the knee joint:

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  • Function of the Piriformis Muscle

    A 32 year old woman is brought to the ED after falling from a horse. Imaging shows multiple injuries to the pelvic region including transect

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  • Boundaries of the Femoral Triangle

    You are discussing clinically relevant lower limb anatomy with a group of medical students. The femoral triangle is an important, clinically

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  • Dermatomal Supply of the Lower Limb

    The S2 dermatome is best tested at which of the following landmarks:

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  • Clinical Effects of Deep Fibular Nerve Injury

    A patient receives a deep laceration to his left leg while trying to escape an angry farmer through a barbed-wire fence. He is unable to dor

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  • x

    Ligaments of the Knee Joint

    Regarding the cruciate ligaments, which of the following statements is CORRECT:

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  • Dermatomal Supply of the Lower Limb

    A 27 year old woman presents to the Emergency Department complaining of progressive weakness in her lower limbs following a recent episode o

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  • x

    Innervation of the Obturator Externus Muscle

    A 19 year old man self presents to the ED following a fight in a nearby street. He has sustained multiple stab wounds and lacerations to the

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  • Innervation of the Fibularis Brevis Muscle

    The fibularis brevis muscle is innervated by which of the following nerves:

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  • Boundaries of the Femoral Ring

    A 87 year old woman presents to the ED after her carers noted she was complaining of pain in the right groin. On examination you note a tend

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    The skin over the lower anterolateral leg is primarily supplied by which of the following nerves:

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  • Function of the Fibularis Longus Muscle

    A patient presents to ED with a painful ankle following an inversion injury. On examination she has loss of eversion. Which of the following

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  • Origin of the Common Fibular Nerve

    The common fibular nerve receives nerve fibres from which of the following nerve roots:

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  • Bursa of the Knee Joint

    Which of the following knee bursae typically communicates with the synovial cavity of the knee joint:

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  • Function of the Iliacus Muscle

    A 25 year old man with haemophilia presents to the ED after falling onto his right hip. Plain x-ray reveals no bony injury. Concerned by his

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  • Anatomical Course of the Common Fibular Nerve

    A 21 year old horse rider sustains a kick to the left leg from one of her horses. She has a large bruise over the head of the fibula and you

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  • Structure of the Spring Ligament

    While performing an examination of a 40 year old male patient who complains of pain in his foot, you notice an abnormality. His foot is di

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  • x

    Contents of the Femoral Canal

    You are teaching hip and thigh anatomy to a group of medical students. The femoral canal contains which of the following structures:

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  • x

    Clinical Effects of Deep Fibular Nerve Injury

    Which of the following would you NOT expect from a deep fibular nerve palsy:

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  • Function of the Femoral Nerve

    You form part of the trauma team caring for a roofer who fell approximately 7 metres from a roof, landing across a beam. Imaging of the spin

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  • Ligaments of the Ankle Joint

    A 21 year old professional athlete sustains an inversion injury to her left ankle during the 800m. Which of the following ligaments is most

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  • Function of the Anterior Thigh Muscles

    A 23 year old woman is brought to the Emergency Department after falling from a ride at an amusement park. Imaging has shown trauma to the s

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  • Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    A 65 year old man presents to the ED complaining of loss of sensation over the lateral thigh. This area is primarily supplied by which of th

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  • Function of the Psoas Major Muscle

    A 76 year old woman presents with left flank pain and fever. A CT scan has shown a psoas abscess. The psoas major muscle acts primarily to p

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  • Function of the Sartorius Muscle

    A 31 year old rugby player presents with a hip injury. On examination you find weakness of flexion, abduction and lateral rotation of the th

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  • Movements of the Foot Joints

    Which of the following nerves are most important for inversion of the foot:

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  • Palpation of the Dorsalis Pedis Artery

    You are demonstrating a vascular examination to  group of medical students. The dorsalis pedis artery pulse is best palpated at which of t

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  • Structure of the Femoral Sheath

    A 45 year old woman presents to the ED with a painful swelling in her right groin. She is known to use intravenous drugs and last injected a

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  • x

    Articulations of the Tarsal Bones

    The cuneiform bones articulate with which of the following bones:

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  • Function of the Superficial Fibular Nerve

    A 32 year old landscape gardener has an accident with his tools at work. He sustains a deep laceration that severs the superficial fibular n

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  • Clinical Effects of Femoral Nerve Injury

    A 28 year old man was involved in a motorbike accident where he sustained a crush injury to his pelvis and right leg and damaged a nerve inn

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  • Attachments of the Fibularis Brevis Muscle

    The fibularis brevis muscle attaches distally to which of the following structures:

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  • Anatomy of the Hip Joint

    A 76 year old woman present to the ED after feeling in a "pop" in her right hip. She recently underwent a right total hip replacement, you s

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  • Innervation of the Fibularis Tertius Muscle

    The fibularis tertius muscle is innervated by which of the following nerves:

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  • Bones of the Medial Longitudinal Arch

    Which of the following bones does not help to form the medial longitudinal arch:

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  • x

    Cutaneous Innervation of the Lower Limb

    The skin over the medial side and sole of heel is primarily supplied by which of the following nerves:

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  • x

    Ligaments of the Knee Joint

    A patient presents to ED following a road traffic collision where they sustained a large force to their flexed leg against the dashboard. On

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  • x

    Function of the Sartorius Muscle

    A 24 year old athlete presents to ED complaining of pain in his hip with a limp. He reports that he was performing the 100m sprint when he

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  • Contents of the Femoral Triangle

    A 45 year old man is brought to the ED after sustaining a knife wound to the left groin in a fight. Your consultant is concerned about traum

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  • Function of the Deep Fibular Nerve

    Which one of the following muscles is NOT innervated by the deep fibular nerve:

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  • Clinical Effects of Femoral Nerve Injury

    A 54 year old man presents to ED complaining of leg weakness. Your colleague has examined the patient and suspects femoral nerve palsy. Whic

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  • Innervation of the Gastrocnemius Muscle

    The gastrocnemius muscle is innervated by which of the following nerves:

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