Multiple Choice
Which muscle is located in the anterior compartment of the leg and is primarily responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomical Terms for the Leg and Foot
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Which anatomical term refers to a region that is proximal to the crural region?
A
Digital
B
Tarsal
C
Patellar
D
Sural
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Understand the anatomical terms: 'proximal' means closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body, while 'crural region' refers to the leg, specifically the area between the knee and the ankle.
Identify the location of each option: 'Digital' refers to the fingers or toes, 'Tarsal' refers to the ankle region, 'Patellar' refers to the kneecap, and 'Sural' refers to the calf.
Determine the relative positions: The 'Patellar' region is located at the knee, which is above the 'Crural' region, making it proximal compared to the other options.
Compare the other options: 'Digital' and 'Tarsal' are distal to the 'Crural' region, while 'Sural' is at a similar level but posterior, not proximal.
Conclude that the 'Patellar' region is the correct answer as it is the only option that is anatomically proximal to the 'Crural' region.
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