Refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the distal right femur.

-Which arrow is pointing to the IT band?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question

Refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the distal right femur.
 
-Which arrow is pointing to the IT band?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The IT band is a thick band of fascia that runs down the outside of the thigh. It is attached to the hip bone at the top and the tibia at the bottom. The IT band helps to stabilize the knee joint and prevent it from buckling inward. The arrow labeled A is pointing to the IT band.

Refer to the Figure Below of an Axial, T1-Weighted MRI