Quizzes Review Flashcards
Which is the correct vertebral levels for the sciatic nerve thus contributing to the symptoms of true sciatica?
L4 - S3 how far to S3
What is a function of gastrocnemius?
Plantarflexion of the foot
What are the functions of the quadriceps muscles as an entire group?
Hip flexion and knee knee extension
What type of rotation does the gluteus minimus perform most proficiently?
Medial rotation
What are functions of the hamstring muscle group?
Extension of the hip and flexion of the knee
What are attachment sites for thebiceps femoris long head?
Ischial tuberosity and fibula
What are two functions of the adductor Magnus?
Adduction and medial rotation of the leg at the hip
What is a ruptured disc?
Protruding beyond the vertebral body may or may not be symptomatic. The annular fibers are weakened the nucleus seeps into the annular fibers.
A narrowing in the space of the spinal canal
Stenosis
What are the two compartments of the lower leg?
Superficial and deep
What muscles are in the superficial compartment?
Gastrocnemius And Soleus
What muscles are in the deep compartment?
Tibialis posterior, flexor hallicis longus, flexor digitorum longus, popliteus
Bony attachments include the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebra, the 12th rib and the iliac crest
Quadratus lumborum
Attachment is at the ischial tuberosity
Biceps femoris
Contributes to the stability of the pelvis
Sacro tuberous ligament
Keeps L5 from sliding forward over the sacrum
Iliolumbar ligament
Assist with extension of the spine
Quadratus lumborum
Attaches from the transverse process of L5 to the iliac crest
Iliolumbar ligament
Function is to help extend the hip
Biceps femoris
What are the three muscles that attach at the pes anserine?
Sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus
What are the four quadriceps muscles?
Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
What are the six lateral rotator muscles of the hip?
Piriformis, quadratusfemoris, gemellus superior and inferior, obturator internus and externus
List the four quadriceps muscles
Rectus femoris, vastus laterallis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius
What is the function of the quadriceps muscle group?
Extension of the knee
What are the four ligaments of the knee?
Anterior Cruciate ligament, posterior Cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament
What muscles attach at and around the patella
Rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius
What are the four muscles in the interior compartment of the lower leg?
Tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, fibularis tertius
What is chondromalacia
When the cartilage on the posterior of the patella is damaged or deteriorated. “Runners knee”
What causes?Chrondromalacia
Overuse or injury often happens to runners or other athletes
What muscle is most commonly involved with shin splints
Tibialis anterior
Describe three specific descriptions associated with varicose veins
Achy, burning, throbbing, swollen
