Structures
Joints
Origins/Insertions
Actions/Synergists
Miscellaneous
100
Which nerve runs along the posterior pelvis and into the posterior thigh, often causing numbness and tingling down into the posterior leg?
Sciatic Nerve
100
What type of joint is the tibiofemoral joint?
Hinge
100
This muscle has its origin at the ASIS and its insertion at the per anserine tendon.
Sartorius
100
What are the two actions of the piriformis?
Lateral rotation of the hip
Abduction of the flexed hip
100
These are found inferiorly to the inguinal ligament, feeling like 8-10 marbles
Inguinal lymph nodes
200
Which muscle on the anterior aspect of the thigh is not directly palpable due to its depth?
Vastus intermedius
200
What are the six motions that occur at the femoral-acetabular joint (coxal joint)?
Hip Flexion
Hip Extension
Hip Abduction
Hip Adduction
Hip Internal Rotation
Hip External Rotation
200
What is the origin of the rectus femoris?
Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS)
200
When the insertion is fixed, the psoas major does what two actions?
Flex the trunk toward the thigh
Tilt the pelvis anteriorly
200
What is the innervation of the vests lateralis?
Femoral N.
300
What muscle is depicted here?
Iliacus
300
What type of joint structure is the Femoral-acetabular joint (also known as the coxal joint)?
Ball and Socket
300
This muscle has one origin at the ischial tuberosity and the other at the lateral lip of the line aspera. Its insertion is at the fibular head.
Biceps femoris
300
Which singular muscle is responsible for lateral rotation of the flexed knee?
Biceps femoris
300
What is the function of the pelvis? (Give 1)
1. Serve as transition point from axial to appendicular skeleton
2. Serves as the attachment point for some of the strongest muscles in the body
400
What structure is pictured here?
Adductor Magnus
400
What two motions occur at the sacroiliac joint?
Anterior Pelvic Rotation
Posterior Pelvic Rotation
400
This muscle originates on the bodies and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
Psoas major
400
Which fibers of the gluteus Maximus assist with adduction of the hip?
Lower fibers
400
This ligament serves as the attachment site for the lower portion of the external oblique muscle.
Inguinal ligament
500
What are the three borders of the femoral triangle?
Superior: Inguinal Lig.
Medial: Adductor Longus
Lateral: Sartorius
500
What type of amphiarthrotic joint is the pubic symphysis?
Cartilaginous
500
What is the origin of the piriformis?
Anterior surface of the sacrum
500
The Obturator internus, obturator externus, gemellus superior, and gemellus inferior assist in completing what action of the hip?
Lateral rotation
500
What is the purpose of the iliolumbar ligament?
Stabilize L4 and L5 vertebrae