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Introduction to Lower Extremity Casting

1. What is the primary function of the femur in the lower extremity?
A) Blood circulation
B) Structural support and movement
C) Oxygen transport
D) Ligament attachment

2. Which bone is considered the primary weight-bearing bone of the lower leg?
A) Fibula
B) Femur
C) Tibia
D) Patella

3. Which ligament in the knee is responsible for preventing anterior translation of the tibia?
A) Anterior cruciate ligament
B) Medial collateral ligament
C) Deltoid ligament
D) Posterior cruciate ligament

4. What is the main purpose of casting in orthopedic treatment?
A) To provide muscle strengthening
B) To immobilize fractures and injuries for healing
C) To increase circulation
D) To reduce joint movement permanently

5. The arches of the foot are primarily responsible for:
A) Generating heat
B) Blood supply
C) Ligament attachment
D) Shock absorption and energy conservation

6. The patella is classified as what type of bone?
A) Sesamoid bone
B) Long bone
C) Flat bone
D) Irregular bone