Muscles
What muscle distally attaches to the iliotibial tract?
Tensor fasciae latae
What nerve innervates gluteus maximus?
Inferior gluteal nerve
What is the most common type of joint?
Synovial
Gluteus medius and minimus
What accompanies the saphenous nerve?
Great saphenous nerve
Where is the proximal attachment for the short head of biceps femoris?
Lateral lip of linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line
What nerve innervates superior gemellus?
Nerve to obturator internus
To deepen the hip socket and increase concavity through shape
What creates the calf muscle pump that aids in venous return?
Crural fascia
What is the chief artery to both head and neck of femur?
Medial circumflex femoral artery
Which gluteal muscle distally attaches to the anterior/lateral surface of the greater trochanter?
Gluteus minimus
What nerve(s) innervates pectineus?
Femoral nerve; may receive a branch from obturator nerve
Male pelvis is more shallow/deep
Female pelvis is wider/less deep
What causes deep vein thrombosis?
Thrombophlebitis
The branch of what artery forms artery of ligament of head of femur?
Obturator artery
What is the main action of vastus lateralis/medialis/intermedius?
Extends leg at knee koint
What is the nerve segment for the nerve that innervates vastus medialis?
L2-L4
Name the boundaries of the pelvic outlet
Pubic arch, ischial tuberosities, sacrotuberous ligament, and tip of coccyx
What is the condition called when there is a protrusion into the femoral ring and into femoral canal?
Femoral hernia
What two arteries does the popliteal artery terminate into?
Anterior and posterior tibial artery
Which muscle distally attaches to the superior part of the medial surface of tibia
Gracilis
The dorsal root consists of ____fibers
Sensory
Name the 6 types of synovial joints
1) Ball and socket
2) Hinge joint
3) Plane joint
4) Pivot joint
5) Condyloid joint
6) Saddle joint
What movements put one at the greatest risk for hip dislocation?
Flexion and adduction
What is the function of perforating veins?
To connect superficial and deep veins