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Popliteal artery anatomy test

Check your knowledge of the popliteal artery anatomy. The test covers its topography, branches, anastomoses, and zones of blood supply.

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1. Which artery is continued as the popliteal artery?

The deep femoral artery

The popliteal artery is a direct continuation of the femoral artery after it exits the adductor canal.
The femoral artery

The popliteal artery is a direct continuation of the femoral artery after it exits the adductor canal.
External iliac artery

The popliteal artery is a direct continuation of the femoral artery after it exits the adductor canal.
The obturator artery

The popliteal artery is a direct continuation of the femoral artery after it exits the adductor canal.
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The popliteal artery is a direct continuation of the femoral artery after it exits the adductor canal.

2. At which anatomical structure level does the popliteal artery divide into its terminal branches?

Upper edge of the soleus muscle

The popliteal artery divides into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries at the lower edge of the popliteal muscle.
Medial condyle of the tibia

The popliteal artery divides into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries at the lower edge of the popliteal muscle.
Interosseous membrane of leg

The popliteal artery divides into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries at the lower edge of the popliteal muscle.
Lower edge of the popliteal muscle

The popliteal artery divides into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries at the lower edge of the popliteal muscle.
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The popliteal artery divides into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries at the lower edge of the popliteal muscle.

3. What is the syntopic relationship of structures in the popliteal fossa (from superficial to deep)?

Popliteal artery, popliteal vein, tibial nerve

In the popliteal fossa, the tibial nerve is the most superficial, the popliteal vein is deeper, and the popliteal artery is the deepest structure.
Tibial nerve, popliteal artery, popliteal vein

In the popliteal fossa, the tibial nerve is the most superficial, the popliteal vein is deeper, and the popliteal artery is the deepest structure.
Tibial nerve, popliteal vein, popliteal artery

In the popliteal fossa, the tibial nerve is the most superficial, the popliteal vein is deeper, and the popliteal artery is the deepest structure.
Popliteal vein, tibial nerve, popliteal artery

In the popliteal fossa, the tibial nerve is the most superficial, the popliteal vein is deeper, and the popliteal artery is the deepest structure.
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In the popliteal fossa, the tibial nerve is the most superficial, the popliteal vein is deeper, and the popliteal artery is the deepest structure.

4. Through which opening does the popliteal artery exit the adductor canal into the popliteal fossa?

Tendinous slit (hiatus tendineus)

The popliteal artery exits into the popliteal fossa through the hiatus tendineus (adductorius), formed by the tendon of the adductor magnus muscle.
Obturator canal.

The popliteal artery exits into the popliteal fossa through the hiatus tendineus (adductorius), formed by the tendon of the adductor magnus muscle.
Suprapiriform foramen

The popliteal artery exits into the popliteal fossa through the hiatus tendineus (adductorius), formed by the tendon of the adductor magnus muscle.
Femoral ring

The popliteal artery exits into the popliteal fossa through the hiatus tendineus (adductorius), formed by the tendon of the adductor magnus muscle.
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The popliteal artery exits into the popliteal fossa through the hiatus tendineus (adductorius), formed by the tendon of the adductor magnus muscle.

5. Which of the listed arteries penetrates the knee joint capsule and supplies the cruciate ligaments?

Superior medial genicular artery

The middle genicular artery (a. media genus) penetrates the posterior joint capsule and supplies cruciate ligaments and synovial folds.
Middle genicular artery

The middle genicular artery (a. media genus) penetrates the posterior joint capsule and supplies cruciate ligaments and synovial folds.
Inferior lateral genicular artery

The middle genicular artery (a. media genus) penetrates the posterior joint capsule and supplies cruciate ligaments and synovial folds.
Descending genicular artery

The middle genicular artery (a. media genus) penetrates the posterior joint capsule and supplies cruciate ligaments and synovial folds.
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The middle genicular artery (a. media genus) penetrates the posterior joint capsule and supplies cruciate ligaments and synovial folds.

6. Which artery does the superior medial genicular artery anastomose with, participating in the formation of the knee joint vascular network?

Descending genicular artery

The superior medial genicular artery anastomoses with the descending genicular artery (a branch of the femoral artery).
Obturator artery.

The superior medial genicular artery anastomoses with the descending genicular artery (a branch of the femoral artery).
Anterior tibial recurrent artery

The superior medial genicular artery anastomoses with the descending genicular artery (a branch of the femoral artery).
Lateral circumflex femoral artery

The superior medial genicular artery anastomoses with the descending genicular artery (a branch of the femoral artery).
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The superior medial genicular artery anastomoses with the descending genicular artery (a branch of the femoral artery).

7. Which muscle is supplied by the sural arteries (aa. surales), branching from the popliteal artery?

Popliteal muscle.

Sural arteries (aa. surales) branch from the popliteal artery and supply the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles.
Biceps femoris muscle.

Sural arteries (aa. surales) branch from the popliteal artery and supply the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles.
Gastrocnemius muscle.

Sural arteries (aa. surales) branch from the popliteal artery and supply the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles.
Semitendinosus muscle.

Sural arteries (aa. surales) branch from the popliteal artery and supply the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles.
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Sural arteries (aa. surales) branch from the popliteal artery and supply the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles.

8. On which surface of the femur does the popliteal artery lie in the upper corner of the popliteal fossa?

Medial surface

In the popliteal fossa, the artery is positioned on the facies poplitea of the femur, closely adhering to it.
Lateral surface

In the popliteal fossa, the artery is positioned on the facies poplitea of the femur, closely adhering to it.
Anterior surface

In the popliteal fossa, the artery is positioned on the facies poplitea of the femur, closely adhering to it.
Popliteal surface (facies poplitea)

In the popliteal fossa, the artery is positioned on the facies poplitea of the femur, closely adhering to it.
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In the popliteal fossa, the artery is positioned on the facies poplitea of the femur, closely adhering to it.

9. Which artery from the popliteal artery system wraps around the lateral condyle of the femur?

Superior lateral genicular artery

The superior lateral genicular artery wraps around the lateral femoral condyle above the lateral head of the gastrocnemius.
Inferior lateral genicular artery

The superior lateral genicular artery wraps around the lateral femoral condyle above the lateral head of the gastrocnemius.
Superior medial genicular artery

The superior lateral genicular artery wraps around the lateral femoral condyle above the lateral head of the gastrocnemius.
Middle genicular artery

The superior lateral genicular artery wraps around the lateral femoral condyle above the lateral head of the gastrocnemius.
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The superior lateral genicular artery wraps around the lateral femoral condyle above the lateral head of the gastrocnemius.

10. Which artery arising from the popliteal artery passes under the biceps femoris tendon?

Superior medial genicular artery

The inferior lateral genicular artery (a. inferior lateralis genus) passes under the biceps femoris tendon.
Inferior lateral genicular artery

The inferior lateral genicular artery (a. inferior lateralis genus) passes under the biceps femoris tendon.
Inferior medial genicular artery

The inferior lateral genicular artery (a. inferior lateralis genus) passes under the biceps femoris tendon.
Sural artery

The inferior lateral genicular artery (a. inferior lateralis genus) passes under the biceps femoris tendon.
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The inferior lateral genicular artery (a. inferior lateralis genus) passes under the biceps femoris tendon.

11. How many main genicular arteries (aa. genus) branch from the popliteal artery to form the knee joint vascular network?

Three.

Five genicular arteries branch from the popliteal artery: two superior (medial and lateral), two inferior (medial and lateral), and one middle.
Seven

Five genicular arteries branch from the popliteal artery: two superior (medial and lateral), two inferior (medial and lateral), and one middle.
Four.

Five genicular arteries branch from the popliteal artery: two superior (medial and lateral), two inferior (medial and lateral), and one middle.
Five

Five genicular arteries branch from the popliteal artery: two superior (medial and lateral), two inferior (medial and lateral), and one middle.
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Five genicular arteries branch from the popliteal artery: two superior (medial and lateral), two inferior (medial and lateral), and one middle.

12. Where is the popliteal artery located concerning the popliteal muscle?

In front of the muscle

The popliteal artery runs posterior (superficially in the anatomical position posteriorly) to the popliteal muscle (m. popliteus).
Within the muscle

The popliteal artery runs posterior (superficially in the anatomical position posteriorly) to the popliteal muscle (m. popliteus).
Behind the muscle (on its posterior surface)

The popliteal artery runs posterior (superficially in the anatomical position posteriorly) to the popliteal muscle (m. popliteus).
Lateral to the muscle

The popliteal artery runs posterior (superficially in the anatomical position posteriorly) to the popliteal muscle (m. popliteus).
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The popliteal artery runs posterior (superficially in the anatomical position posteriorly) to the popliteal muscle (m. popliteus).

13. Which branch of the popliteal artery anastomoses with the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery?

Inferior medial genicular artery

The superior lateral genicular artery anastomoses with the descending branch of the a. circumflex femoris lateralis
Superior medial genicular artery

The superior lateral genicular artery anastomoses with the descending branch of the a. circumflex femoris lateralis
Middle genicular artery

The superior lateral genicular artery anastomoses with the descending branch of the a. circumflex femoris lateralis
Superior lateral genicular artery

The superior lateral genicular artery anastomoses with the descending branch of the a. circumflex femoris lateralis
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The superior lateral genicular artery anastomoses with the descending branch of the a. circumflex femoris lateralis

14. Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the popliteal artery?

Superior medial genicular artery

The descending genicular artery (a. descendens genus) is a branch of the femoral artery, not the popliteal.
Descending genicular artery

The descending genicular artery (a. descendens genus) is a branch of the femoral artery, not the popliteal.
Sural artery

The descending genicular artery (a. descendens genus) is a branch of the femoral artery, not the popliteal.
Middle genicular artery

The descending genicular artery (a. descendens genus) is a branch of the femoral artery, not the popliteal.
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The descending genicular artery (a. descendens genus) is a branch of the femoral artery, not the popliteal.

15. Which muscle forms the medial boundary of the popliteal fossa in its upper part, adjacent to the popliteal artery?

Semimembranosus muscle.

The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles form the superomedial boundary of the popliteal fossa.
Biceps femoris muscle.

The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles form the superomedial boundary of the popliteal fossa.
Lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle

The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles form the superomedial boundary of the popliteal fossa.
Plantar muscle

The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles form the superomedial boundary of the popliteal fossa.
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The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles form the superomedial boundary of the popliteal fossa.

16. Which intra-articular structure is supplied by the a. media genus

Menisci

The middle genicular artery penetrates the joint cavity, supplying the synovial membrane and cruciate ligaments.
Patella

The middle genicular artery penetrates the joint cavity, supplying the synovial membrane and cruciate ligaments.
Synovial membrane and cruciate ligaments

The middle genicular artery penetrates the joint cavity, supplying the synovial membrane and cruciate ligaments.
Hyaline cartilage of the condyles

The middle genicular artery penetrates the joint cavity, supplying the synovial membrane and cruciate ligaments.
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The middle genicular artery penetrates the joint cavity, supplying the synovial membrane and cruciate ligaments.

17. Which vein directly accompanies the popliteal artery in the popliteal fossa?

Great saphenous vein

The popliteal artery is accompanied by the homonymous popliteal vein (v. poplitea), positioned more superficially and laterally to the artery.
Small saphenous vein

The popliteal artery is accompanied by the homonymous popliteal vein (v. poplitea), positioned more superficially and laterally to the artery.
Deep femoral vein

The popliteal artery is accompanied by the homonymous popliteal vein (v. poplitea), positioned more superficially and laterally to the artery.
Popliteal vein

The popliteal artery is accompanied by the homonymous popliteal vein (v. poplitea), positioned more superficially and laterally to the artery.
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The popliteal artery is accompanied by the homonymous popliteal vein (v. poplitea), positioned more superficially and laterally to the artery.

18. Under which ligament does the inferior medial genicular artery pass?

Oblique popliteal ligament

The inferior medial genicular artery (a. inferior medialis genus) passes under the tibial collateral ligament (lig. collaterale tibiale).
Fibular collateral ligament

The inferior medial genicular artery (a. inferior medialis genus) passes under the tibial collateral ligament (lig. collaterale tibiale).
Tibial collateral ligament

The inferior medial genicular artery (a. inferior medialis genus) passes under the tibial collateral ligament (lig. collaterale tibiale).
Arcuate popliteal ligament

The inferior medial genicular artery (a. inferior medialis genus) passes under the tibial collateral ligament (lig. collaterale tibiale).
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The inferior medial genicular artery (a. inferior medialis genus) passes under the tibial collateral ligament (lig. collaterale tibiale).

19. What is the name of the arterial network in which the branches of the popliteal artery actively participate in forming?

Rete articulare genus

Branches of the popliteal artery (aa. genus) form a powerful arterial network (rete articulare genus) around the knee joint.
Rete malleolare mediale

Branches of the popliteal artery (aa. genus) form a powerful arterial network (rete articulare genus) around the knee joint.
Rete trochantericum

Branches of the popliteal artery (aa. genus) form a powerful arterial network (rete articulare genus) around the knee joint.
Rete articulare cubiti

Branches of the popliteal artery (aa. genus) form a powerful arterial network (rete articulare genus) around the knee joint.
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Branches of the popliteal artery (aa. genus) form a powerful arterial network (rete articulare genus) around the knee joint.

20. The anterior tibial recurrent artery, which anastomoses with the knee branches of the popliteal artery, is a branch of which artery?

The posterior tibial artery

The anterior tibial recurrent artery (a. recurrens tibialis anterior) arises from the anterior tibial artery and participates in the formation of the knee joint vascular network.
The anterior tibial artery

The anterior tibial recurrent artery (a. recurrens tibialis anterior) arises from the anterior tibial artery and participates in the formation of the knee joint vascular network.
The fibular artery

The anterior tibial recurrent artery (a. recurrens tibialis anterior) arises from the anterior tibial artery and participates in the formation of the knee joint vascular network.
The popliteal artery

The anterior tibial recurrent artery (a. recurrens tibialis anterior) arises from the anterior tibial artery and participates in the formation of the knee joint vascular network.
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The anterior tibial recurrent artery (a. recurrens tibialis anterior) arises from the anterior tibial artery and participates in the formation of the knee joint vascular network.