Master femur and thigh anatomy to excel in assisting during orthopedic surgeries.

5 Sample Questions

Which of the following structures forms the hip joint?

  • A. Femoral condyle and tibial plateau
  • B. Femoral head and acetabulum
  • C. Femoral shaft and intercondylar notch
  • D. Greater trochanter and iliac crest

What is the function of the greater trochanter of the femur?

  • A. Attachment for the iliopsoas muscle
  • B. Serves as the origin of the vastus lateralis muscle
  • C. Provides leverage and attachment for abductor and rotator muscles
  • D. Articulates with the patella

Which of the following is true about the femoral shaft?

  • A. It is smooth on the posterior aspect.
  • B. It contains the linea aspera, a rough line on the anterior surface.
  • C. It is the segment of the femur between the proximal and distal femurs.
  • D. It does not serve as an attachment point for muscles.

The lesser trochanter serves as the attachment site for which muscle?

  • A. Sartorius
  • B. Iliopsoas
  • C. Vastus medialis
  • D. Rectus femoris

What is the clinical significance of the linea aspera on the femur?

  • A. It serves as the insertion point for the iliopsoas muscle.
  • B. It is a key landmark for identifying the true posterior aspect of the femur during surgery.
  • C. It is the site for the attachment of the sartorius muscle.
  • D. It articulates with the tibial plateau.

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