Chapter 8 - Lower Extremity Flashcards
primary extensor of the hip
gluteus maximus
primary flexor of the hip
iliopsoas
primary extensor of the knee
quadriceps
primary flexor of the knee
semimembranous and semitendinosus
Ext rotation SD of hip is caused by what muscles
piriformis or iliopsoas spasm
Int rotation SD of hip is caused by what muscles
gluteus minimus, etc
ACL prevents
anterior translation of the tibia
PCL prevents
posterior translation of the tibia
the distal fibular head will glide _____ with pronation of the foot
anteriorly; thedistal fibula moves posteriorly
the distal fibular head will glide _____ with supination of the foot
posteriorly; proximal fibula moves anteriorly
L2-L4 supplies sensory to
ant thigh and medial leg (femoral n)
Tibial n supplies sensory to
lower leg and plantar aspect of foot
Peroneal n supplies sensory to
lower leg and dorsum of foot
