Beginner Femoral Artery Quiz
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Q1. Which artery becomes the femoral artery after passing deep to the inguinal ligament?
- Internal iliac artery
- External iliac artery
- Obturator artery
- Inferior epigastric artery
Q2. Where does the femoral artery first enter the thigh?
- Femoral triangle
- Popliteal fossa
- Tarsal tunnel
- Gluteal region
Q3. Which artery is the major deep branch of the femoral artery supplying much of the thigh?
- Anterior tibial artery
- Dorsalis pedis artery
- Profunda femoris artery
- Medial plantar artery
Q4. Which nerve lies lateral to the femoral artery in the femoral triangle?
- Tibial nerve
- Femoral nerve
- Obturator nerve
- Common fibular nerve
Q5. Which vessel lies immediately medial to the femoral artery near the base of the femoral triangle?
- Great saphenous artery
- Inferior vena cava
- Popliteal vein
- Femoral vein
Q6. Where is the femoral pulse commonly palpated?
- Behind the medial epicondyle of the humerus
- Behind the lateral malleolus
- Just below the inguinal ligament at the midinguinal point
- Over the fibular head
Q7. Through which passage does the femoral artery travel in the middle third of the thigh?
- Carpal tunnel
- Obturator canal
- Adductor canal
- Greater sciatic foramen
Q8. What does the femoral artery become after passing through the adductor hiatus?
- Anterior tibial artery
- Dorsalis pedis artery
- Fibular artery
- Popliteal artery
Q9. Which muscle contains the adductor hiatus through which the femoral artery passes?
- Sartorius
- Adductor magnus
- Adductor longus
- Rectus femoris
Q10. Which region receives its principal arterial supply from the femoral artery and its branches?
- Posterior cranial fossa
- Thigh and lower limb
- Thoracic wall only
- Upper limb only