Beginner Extensor Hallucis Longus Quiz
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Q1. In which compartment of the leg is extensor hallucis longus located?
- Anterior compartment
- Deep posterior compartment
- Lateral compartment
- Superficial posterior compartment
Q2. What is the principal action of extensor hallucis longus on the great toe?
- Adduction of the great toe
- Flexion of the great toe
- Abduction of the great toe
- Extension of the great toe
Q3. Where does extensor hallucis longus insert?
- Navicular tuberosity
- Base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe
- Tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal
- Base of the distal phalanx of the great toe
Q4. Which nerve supplies extensor hallucis longus?
- Superficial fibular nerve
- Sural nerve
- Tibial nerve
- Deep fibular nerve
Q5. Which ankle movement does extensor hallucis longus assist?
- Toe flexion
- Strong eversion only
- Plantarflexion
- Dorsiflexion
Q6. From which bone does extensor hallucis longus mainly arise?
- First metatarsal
- Talus
- Calcaneus
- Fibula
Q7. Which connective tissue structure also contributes to the origin of extensor hallucis longus?
- Interosseous membrane
- Plantar aponeurosis
- Spring ligament
- Patellar retinaculum
Q8. Which toe is acted on directly by extensor hallucis longus?
- All four lesser toes equally
- Fifth toe
- Great toe
- Second toe
Q9. Which artery is the main arterial supply associated with the anterior compartment and extensor hallucis longus?
- Anterior tibial artery
- Medial plantar artery
- Inferior gluteal artery
- Posterior tibial artery only
Q10. Which description best fits extensor hallucis longus?
- A great toe extensor and ankle dorsiflexor
- A foot evertor supplied by the tibial nerve
- A great toe flexor and ankle plantarflexor
- A knee extensor and hip flexor