Major Bones
What is the main bone in the upper leg?
Femur
What are the three major muscle groups of the upper leg?
Quadricep group, Hamstring group, Gluteus group
What are the main joints used when kicking a soccer ball?
Knee joint and hip joint
Define a tendon strain
Muscle fibers are pulled apart when a muscle is stretched beyond its limit
Supports the weight of the body
What is the main purpose of the quadricep group?
Knee extension
When preparing for a kick, do the hamstrings:
a. Contract
b. Lengthen
c. Do nothing
d. Rotate
a. Contract
What property of the Rectus Femoris makes it easy to injure this part of the body?
It is a biaxial muscle
What type of bone is the main bone in the upper leg?
Long bone
True or False. The head of the femur inserts in the pelvis to form the hip joint.
True.
True or False. When executing a kick, the knee flexes and the hip extends.
False. When executing a kick, the knee extends and the hip flexes.
What type of contraction usually causes a Rectus Femoris tendon strain?
Eccentric contraction
Name 3 important landmarks on the main bone in the upper leg.
Possible responses: Head, Greater Trochanter, Linea Aspera, Tibial Tuberosity, Patela, Intertrochanteric Line, Lateral Tibial Condyle, Medial Tibial Condyle, Gluteal Tuberosity
What are the 2 insertion points of the Gluteus Maximus?
Iliotibial Band and Gluteal Tuberosity
What is the purpose of the Gluteus Maximus when kicking a soccer ball?
Helps stabilize the body throughout the movement
Give an example of a sport or activity where a Rectus Femoris tendon strain is common and explain how this injury could happen.
Possible responses: Soccer, rugby, football