myo 1 final 3

Question 1

Where are the gluteal bursae? Name them.

Answer 1

Gluteal bursae are located in area subject to friction(e.g. Where the iliotibial tract crosses the greater trochanter). The purpose of bursae is to reduce friction and permit free movement.

 - The trochanteric bursa.
 - The ischial bursa.
 - The gluteofemoral bursa.

Question 2

Which muscles provides “the key” to naming the muscles in the gluteal region?

Answer 2

Piriformis is the landmark of gluteal region, It determines the names of the blood vessels and nerve

Question 3

What is a “hurdler’s injury”?

Answer 3

“hurdler’s injury” may result from forcible flexion of the hip with the knee extended (e.g.,
kicking a football).

Question 4

Which muscles make up the deep posterior compartment of the leg?

Answer 4

Popliteus, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus, Tibialis posterior.

Question 5

Which muscles make up the lateral compartment of the leg?

Answer 5

Fibularis longus, fibularis brevis.

Question 6

Which muscles make up the anterior compartment of the leg?

Answer 6

Tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, fibularis tertius.

Question 7

Which muscles make up the superficial posterior compartment of the leg?

Answer 7

“G.P.S.”

Gastrocnemius, soleus, Plantaris.

Question 8

Which muscle is known as the “workhorse” of Plantarflexing the leg?

Answer 8

Soleus is the workhorse of plantar flexion.

Question 9

Which muscles comprise the “triceps surae”?

Answer 9

Gastrocnemius, soleus share a common tendon, calcaneal tendon. These two muscles make up the three headed triceps surae.

Question 10

Where is the subcutaneous calcaneal bursae?

Answer 10

A subcutaneous calcaneal bursae is between the skin and the calcaneal tendon.