Pelvic Girdle
What is the main function of the pubic symphysis?
Shock absorption
What is the weakest part of the femur bone?
The neck
True/False. The knee joint is the largest synovial joint in the body.
True
How many bones are there in the foot?
26 bones
A strain or muscle tear is most common in which two groups of muscles?
Hamstrings and quadriceps
A C-shaped curvature of the spine.
Kyphosis
The trunk is what percentage of the body weight?
60%
The patella is what type of bone?
Sesamoid (floating) bone
The rearfoot contains which 2 bones?
Talus and calcaneus
A fluid accumulation as a result of acute or chronic exertion that can affect vascular and neural function.
Compartment syndrome
The erector spinae muscles perform this action at the pelvic girdle.
Anterior pelvic rotation
To what degree can hip flexion occur?
120 degrees
Ligament support of the knee provides what type of stability?
Static stability
Which joint is known as the most congruent joint of the body?
Talocrural joint
Ankle sprains are more commonly caused by inversion or eversion?
Inversion
What are the six main differences between a male and female pelvic girdle?
Females: thinner, lighter, wider, flatter, tilted anteriorly, and a wider sub-pubic angle
What is the origin and insertion of the iliacus?
Iliac fossa and lesser trochanter of femur
The patellofemoral joint is what type of joint?
Gliding joint
Which fascia keeps tendons from bowing out?
Retinacula
Inflammation of the plantar fascia involving microtears of partial rupture of the fascia
Plantar fasciitis
What are the agonists of posterior rotation of pelvic girdle?
Hamstrings (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus), gluteus maximus
The three actions of the tensor fascia latae muscle.
Flexion, abduction, internal rotation
The two actions of the popliteus muscle at the knee.
Flexion and medial rotation
The extensor digitorum longus performs these two actions.
Toe extension, dorsiflexion
Two mechanisms that can lead to a meniscus tear.
Sharp cuts/twists and quick and forceful motion of the knee