Beginner Extensor Hallucis Longus Quiz

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Q1. In which compartment of the leg is extensor hallucis longus located?

  • Superficial posterior compartment
  • Anterior compartment
  • Deep posterior compartment
  • Lateral compartment

Q2. What is the principal action of extensor hallucis longus on the great toe?

  • Extension of the great toe
  • Flexion of the great toe
  • Abduction of the great toe
  • Adduction of the great toe

Q3. Where does extensor hallucis longus insert?

  • Base of the distal phalanx of the great toe
  • Navicular tuberosity
  • Tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal
  • Base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe

Q4. Which nerve supplies extensor hallucis longus?

  • Superficial fibular nerve
  • Sural nerve
  • Deep fibular nerve
  • Tibial nerve

Q5. Which ankle movement does extensor hallucis longus assist?

  • Toe flexion
  • Plantarflexion
  • Dorsiflexion
  • Strong eversion only

Q6. From which bone does extensor hallucis longus mainly arise?

  • Fibula
  • Calcaneus
  • First metatarsal
  • Talus

Q7. Which connective tissue structure also contributes to the origin of extensor hallucis longus?

  • Plantar aponeurosis
  • Patellar retinaculum
  • Interosseous membrane
  • Spring ligament

Q8. Which toe is acted on directly by extensor hallucis longus?

  • Great toe
  • Second toe
  • Fifth toe
  • All four lesser toes equally

Q9. Which artery is the main arterial supply associated with the anterior compartment and extensor hallucis longus?

  • Anterior tibial artery
  • Inferior gluteal artery
  • Medial plantar artery
  • Posterior tibial artery only

Q10. Which description best fits extensor hallucis longus?

  • A great toe extensor and ankle dorsiflexor
  • A knee extensor and hip flexor
  • A foot evertor supplied by the tibial nerve
  • A great toe flexor and ankle plantarflexor
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