Pelvic Girdle

Question 1

The Pelvic Girdle is joined anteriorly at

Answer 1

Pubic Symphysis

Question 2

Pelvic Girdle is joined posteriorly by

Answer 2

Sacroiliac Joints

Question 3

Which sciatic foramen is the route for structures entering or leaving the pelvis?

Answer 3

Greater Sciatic Foramen

Question 4

Which sciatic foramen is a route for structures entering or leaving the perineum?

Answer 4

Lesser Sciatic Foramen

Question 5

Name the four gluteal muscles

Answer 5

Gluteus Maximus, Medius and Minimus. Tensor Fascia Latae

Question 6

Innervation of Gluteus Maximus

Answer 6

Inferior Gluteal Nerve L5-S2

Question 7

Gluteus Medius and Minimus Innervation

Answer 7

Sup Gluteal Nerve L4-S1

Question 8

Tensor Fascia Lata Innervation

Answer 8

Sup Gluteal Nerve L4-5

Question 9

The deep muscles of hip actions

Answer 9

Externally rotate and stabilise hip

Question 10

Deep muscles of hip supplied by

Answer 10

Branches of Sacral Plexus

Question 11

What are the actions of gluteus maximus muscle?

Answer 11

Extension and Laterally Rotates and Assists in Abduction of Hip Joint

Question 12

What is the action of gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fasciae latae?

Answer 12

They are abductors and medial rotators of hip joint.

Question 13

The deep fascia of thigh is called

Answer 13

Fascia Lata

Question 14

Fascia Lata extends from

Answer 14

posteriorly from the front of the thigh and is thickened laterally to form the iliotibial tract.

Question 15

Which 2 mauscles attach to iliotibial tract

Answer 15

Tensor Fascia Lata and Gluteus Maximus

Question 16

The iliotibial tract provides stabilisation to

Answer 16

Lateral Knee Joint