Lower Extremity test prep Flashcards
Which tendon contributes to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament?
Semimembranosus
Which ligament is considered one of the strongest in the body and reinforces the anterior part of the hip?
Iliofemoral
The superior and inferior gemelli muscles contribute to the formation of the:
Obturator interns muscle
Which ligament provides medial support for the ankle?
Deltoid
The incomplete margin of the acetabulum is reinforced by the:
Transverse ligament
The patellar ligament is a continuation of the:
Quadriceps tendon
Which of the following is the attachment site for the IT band?
Gerdys tubercle
The lateral ligaments of the ankle originate on the
Fibular malleolus
Which ligament extends from the medial femoral condyle to the posterior aspect of the tibia?
Posterior cruciate
In which muscular layer of the sole of the foot can the plantar interosseous muscles be
found?
fourth
Which tarsal bone transmits the weight of the entire body to the foot?
Talus
Besides the gastrocnemius muscle, from what other muscle does the Achilles tendon arise?
soleus
Which ligament strengthens the inferolateral portion of the posterior joint capsule of
the knee?
Arcuate popliteal ligament
Which muscle originates on the anterior superior iliac spine and extends to the greater trochanter of the femur?
Tensor fasciae latae
Which tendons merge to form a conjoined tendon referred to as the pes anserinus?
Sartorius gracilis semitendinus