Anterior Thigh Flashcards
From what 2 features does the iliotibial tract have insertions?
Tensor fascia lata and gluteus maximus
What vessel travels through the saphenous opening?
Great saphenous vein (terminates at femoral vein)
Stinging pain at the lateral knee of a distance runner could indicate what ailment?
Iliotibial band syndrome
What two tendons make up the iliopsoas?
Iliacus and psoas major
Difficulty climbing stairs could indicate a weakness in what muscle?
Psoas major
Contraction of what muscle can cause abdominal pain?
Psoas major
What muscle is often mistaken for a nerve of the lumbar plexus?
Psoas minor
What specific structure is the psoas minor often mistaken for?
Genitofemoral nerve
Which lateral anterior thigh muscle can flex both the hip and knee joints?
Sartorius
What muscle is known as “kicker’s muscle?”
Rectus femoris
The articularis genu is an occasional branch of what muscle?
Vastus intermedius
Flexion of which muscle will stabilize the knee by retraction of the synovial membrane?
Articularis genu
A patient who prevents flexion by pressing on the distal end of the femur while walking is likely experiencing what malady?
Atrophy of the quadriceps femoris (quad muscles)
A charley horse is caused by trauma to what group of muscles?
Quadriceps
“Jumper’s knee” involves the overuse of what structure?
Patellar ligament
