Kinesiology III Final Review

Da Deep Six

100

It's name rhymes with "it smells us"

Gemellus Sup. or Inf.

100

The Obturator Internus and Externus begin at this boney landmark.

Obturator Foramen

200

This muscle begins from the anterior surface of the sacrum and runs towards the greater trochanter. 

Piriformis. 

200

Piriformis performs these two actions.

Abduction and lat rot of the hip

300

The muscle originates from the superior aspect of the spine of the ischium.

Gemellus Superior

Da Adductors

100

This Adductor crosses two joints.

Gracilis

100

This would be the other action of the Adductors besides flexion of the hip.

Medial Rotation.

200

This muscle can be an antagonist to the Adductors (and you have to tell us why).

N/A

200

This Adductor features a 'hiatus.'

Addy Magnus

300

Properly strengthened Adductors would help avoid symptoms like incontinence in this general area.  

The Pelvic Floor

Da Iliopsoas

100

Besides psoas, name a muscle that begins with a silent P.

Pterygoids.

100

True or False: Tight Iliopsoas usually causes a posterior pelvic tilt. 

False

200

Name all three possible Iliopsoas muscles.

Psoas major and minor and Iliacus

200

This would be the other action of iliopsoas besides flexion of the hip.

Lateral rotation

300

Name three muscles of the lower body that start with the letter P. 

Pectineus, Plantaris, Popliteus, Peroneals, etc. 

Da Leg and Foot

100

This muscle is found on the dorso-lateral side of the foot.

Either Ext. Dig. brevis or Ext. Hall. Brevis

100

If it's not plantar fasciitis its...

Quadratus Plantae

200

This would be a short muscle that abducts the littlest toe.

Abductor Digiti Minimi

200

Extensor Digitorum of the forearm shares its name with these two leg muscles.

Ext. Digitorum Longus and Brevis

300

This is the only muscle that has the same name in both the hand and the foot. Hmmmm....

Abductor Digiti Minimi

Rando Calrissian

100

This disc shaped bone rhymes with "hella yeah" backwards

Patella

100

Vagus equals...

Eversion, Abduction, Pronated

200

Name every muscle holding the knee together.

3-4 hams, 4 quads, Sartorius/Gracilis, Glute Max/TFL via IT Band, Popliteus, Plantaris, Gastrocs

200

These bones were often used by Roman Soldiers to make Dice.

Cuniforms. 

300

This is the fastest running bird.

Ostrich (43mph)