Pelvis practice quiz

Question 1

what conditions can easily be confused for piriformis syndrome b/c it has similar symptoms

Answer 1

lumbar nerve root compression

Question 2

what is a major factor likely to contribute to SI joint dysfunction

Answer 2

leg length discrepancy

Question 3

a lateral pelvic tilt is most likely caused by

Answer 3

hypertonic right QL

Question 4

compression of the superior gluteal nerve in piriformis syndrome is most likely to produce weakness is which muscle

Answer 4

glute min

Question 5

what muscle has fibrous connections w the sacrotuberous ligament, and could therefore be implicated in SI joint dysfunction

Answer 5

hamstrings

Question 6

tightness in which mm’s would produce anterior pelvic tilt

Answer 6

spinal erectors
QL
TFL
iliopsoas
rec fem

Question 7

a structurally longer right leg would most likely produce what postural distortion

Answer 7

left lateral pelvic tilt

Question 8

test for integrity of posterior SI ligaments

Answer 8

prone gapping test (HIbbs)

Question 9

posterior pelvic tilt - mms that are short and tight

Answer 9

hamstrings

Question 10

a structurally longer right leg would be most likely to produce which of the following postural distortions

Answer 10

left lateral pelvic tilt

Question 11

what is likely to increase lumbar lordosis

Answer 11

anterior pelvic tilt

Question 12

if pt has pronounced anterior pelvic tilt, it would also be likely that this postural problem would lead to

Answer 12

lumbar facet joint dysfunction

Question 13

lumbar lordosis is decreased the greatest in which of the following postural disorders

Answer 13

posterior pelvic tilt

Question 14

a key contributing factor to lateral pelvic tilt is

Answer 14

lumbar scoliosis

Question 15

key contributing factors to sacroiliac joint pain

Answer 15

leg length discrepancy
lateral pelvic tilt
scoliosis

Question 16

a key challenge to evaluating SI joint dysfunction w physical examination is

Answer 16

identification of joint position or mechanics is not always accurate

Question 17

if your pt has an iliopsoas strain, the evaluation procedure most likely to reproduce that pain sensation would be

Answer 17

resisted hip flexion

Question 18

which SI ligaments limits anterior pelvic rotation

Answer 18

long posterior SI ligament

Question 19

one of the strongest ligaments in the body and is major connection between the sacrum and ilium

Answer 19

interosseous

Question 20

form closure is also known as

Answer 20

close packed position of the joint

Question 21

nutation = what pelvic tilt

Answer 21

posterior sacral tilt

Question 22

during counternutation, the ilium rotates in what direction on the sacrum

Answer 22

anteriorly

base of sacrum moves backwards

Question 23

if the ASIS and PSIS on one side is higher than the other ASIS and PSIS , it is called what

Answer 23

upslip

Question 24

when a pt goes from supine to sitting, what does the innominate bones and pelvic girdle do

Answer 24

as a whole, they rotate anteriorly as a unit on the femoral head bilaterally

Question 25

with pelvic degeneration what structure is usually affected first

Answer 25

iliac surface

Question 26

non inflammatory bone formation on the iliac side of the sacroiliac joint is called

Answer 26

osteitis condensans ilii

Question 27

O and I of piriformis

Answer 27

anterior surface of sacrum, S1-S4 and runs to the medial superior aspect of the greater trochanter

Question 28

actions of piriformis

Answer 28

externally rotate femur horizontally abduct thigh when hip is flexed to 90 internally rotates femur w hip fully flexed restrain rapid internal rotation of hip