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Proximal neurovasculature

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Question 1
Which spinal nerves contribute to the sacral plexus?
A
L1-S1
B
L2-S2
C
L3-S3
D
L4-S4
E
L5-S2
Question 2
Which of the following is not a branch of the lumbar plexus?
A
Lumbosacral trunk
B
Ilioinguinal nerve
C
Pudendal nerve
D
Femoral nerve
E
Obturator nerve
Question 3
Which nerve is compressed in meralgia paraesthetica?
A
Femoral nerve
B
Lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
C
Obturator nerve
D
Medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh
E
Ilioinguinal nerve
Question 4
At which point does the external iliac artery become the femoral artery?
A
After it bifurcates
B
When it passes the ASIS
C
Once it has passed posterior to the inguinal ligament
D
When the deep femoral branch has been given off
E
Once it has passed anterior to the inguinal ligament
Question 5
What is the order of the contents of the femoral triangle, from lateral to medial?
A
lymph, vein, artery, nerve
B
Nerve, vein, artery, lymph
C
Vein, lymph, artery, nerve
D
Nerve, artery, vein, lymph
E
Artery, lymph, nerve, vein
Question 6
Which of the following is not a function of the menisci?
A
Act as shock absorbers
B
Weight bearing
C
Increase contact area
D
Prevent anterior translation of the knee
E
Participate in locking mechanism
Question 7
A patient has a positive Lachman test (increased movement). Which ligament is most likely damaged?
A
Lateral collateral ligament
B
Posterior cruciate ligament
C
Anterior cruciate ligament
D
Medial collateral ligament
E
Patellar ligament
Question 8
Which muscle unlocks a fully extended knee?
A
Sartorius
B
Gastrocnemius
C
Biceps femoris
D
Rectus femoris
E
Popliteus
Question 9
Which nerve supplies the posterior compartment of the leg?
A
Deep fibular nerve
B
Superficial fibular nerve
C
Tibial nerve
D
Sural nerve
E
Saphenous nerve
Question 10
A patient presents after being hit on the left side by a car while walking. He presents with foot drop. Which nerve was most likely damaged?
A
Sciatic nerve
B
Tibial nerve
C
Deep fibular nerve
D
Common fibular nerve
E
Superficial fibular nerve
Question 11
Which of the following is not a border of the popliteal fossa?
A
Gastrocnemius medial head
B
Biceps femoris
C
Sartorius
D
Gastrocnemius lateral head
E
Semimembranosus and semitendinosus
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