Lower Extremity Flashcards
Which muscle acts as a synergistic with piriformis during lateral rotation of the hip?
Sartorius
Which of the quadriceps muscles originates on the anterior inferior iliac spine?
Rectus femoris
What type of joint is the tibiofemoral joint?
Modified hinge
Which arch is located on the inner edge of the foot and is very prominent in people who have high arches?
Medial longitudinal arch
Which is the most medial hamstring muscle?
Semimembranosus
Which muscle acts as a synergist with biceps femoris during flexion of the knee?
Gracilis
What is the longest muscle in the body?
Sartorius
What is the scientific name for the knee joint?
Tibiofemoral joint
Which muscles are most likely tight and need lengthening in a client with lordosis?
Hip flexors
Which condition is inflammation of the bursae?
Bursitis
Which muscle originates on the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae?
Psoas major
Which is a common origin of the hamstring muscles?
Ischial tuberosity
Massage considerations for a client with osteoarthritis include:
Avoiding joints that are red or hot to the touch
Which is a thickened fascial band located on the lateral thigh?
Iliotibial band
Which is the insertion for the tensor fascia latae?
Iliotibial band
What are the actions of the biceps femoris?
Hip extension and knee flexion
Which muscle acts as an antagonist to psoas major during flexion of the hip?
Gluteus maximus
Which of the following pathologies is chronic inflammation of the connective tissue on the bottom of the surface of the foot?
Plantar fasciitis
A client with patellofemoral syndrome who has little to no local swelling may benefit most from:
Deep gliding, kneading, friction, and myofascial release on the affected quadriceps and hamstrings
Which of the muscles adducts the femur and crosses both the hip and the knee?
Gracilis
Which injury involves joint trauma that stretches or tears ligaments without bone displacement?
Sprain
What are the bony markings located at the distal ends of the tibia and fibula?
Malleoli
