5: Abdomen & Lower Limb (manual)

Question 1

What does the spinotransverse system look like? Actions?

Answer 1

Long, vertical fibers beside spine. Extends the spine.

Question 2

What does the transversospinal system look like? Actions?

Answer 2

Short, oblique fibers beside spine. Rotates the spine.

Question 3

The __________ ___________ increases the depth of the acetabulum. The femoral artery travels through the ____________ ___________ to do what?

Answer 3

Acetabular labrum, Ligamentum teres. Provide blood supply to the femoral head.

Question 4

The blood supply to the head of the femur is derived from the _______ branches of the __________ artery and the ______ artery, which is a branch of the __________ artery.

Answer 4

Circumflex, femoral, foveal, obturator.