Beginner Flexor Hallucis Longus Quiz
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Q1. In which compartment of the leg is flexor hallucis longus located?
- Anterior compartment
- Deep posterior compartment
- Lateral compartment
- Superficial posterior compartment
Q2. What is the principal action of flexor hallucis longus on the great toe?
- Extension of the great toe
- Extension of the lateral four toes
- Abduction of the great toe
- Flexion of the great toe
Q3. Where does flexor hallucis longus insert?
- Navicular tuberosity
- Base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe
- Base of the fifth metatarsal
- Base of the distal phalanx of the great toe
Q4. Which nerve supplies flexor hallucis longus?
- Superficial fibular nerve
- Tibial nerve
- Femoral nerve
- Deep fibular nerve
Q5. Which ankle movement does flexor hallucis longus assist?
- Dorsiflexion
- Strong ankle eversion only
- Plantarflexion
- Knee extension
Q6. From which bone does flexor hallucis longus mainly arise?
- Tibia only
- Fibula
- Talus
- Calcaneus
Q7. Which structure also contributes to the origin of flexor hallucis longus?
- Interosseous membrane
- Deltoid ligament
- Patellar ligament
- Plantar aponeurosis
Q8. Which toe receives the tendon of flexor hallucis longus?
- Great toe
- Fifth toe
- All lateral four toes
- Second toe
Q9. Which artery is an important source of blood supply to flexor hallucis longus?
- Fibular artery
- Inferior gluteal artery
- Deep femoral artery only
- Dorsalis pedis artery only
Q10. Which description best fits flexor hallucis longus?
- A great toe flexor that assists ankle plantarflexion
- A lateral leg muscle that only everts the foot
- A great toe extensor that dorsiflexes the ankle
- An anterior thigh muscle that extends the knee