Test #9 - Class 16: Muscles 55-59; Class #17: Muscles 60-72

Question 1

How many compartments of the thigh?

Answer 1

3 compartments

Question 2

What are the 3 compartments of the thigh?

Answer 2

1. Anterior; 2. Medial; and 3. Posterior

Question 3

How many muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh?

Answer 3

5 muscles

Question 4

What are the 5 muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh?

Answer 4

1. Vastus Intermedius; 2. Vastus Medialis; 3. Vastsus Lateralis; 4. Rectus Femoris; and 5. Sartorius

Question 5

What 4 anterior thigh muscles make up the quadriceps?

Answer 5

1. Vastus Intermedius; 2. Vastus Medialis; 3. Vastus Lateralis; and 4. Rectus Femoris

Question 6

What 1 anterior thigh muscle is not part of the quadriceps?

Answer 6

1. Sartorius

Question 7

Anterior Comp. of the Thigh/Quadriceps: Vastus Intermedius*

Answer 7

GL: Anterior, Thigh, Deep

O: Anterior and lateral surfaces of the shaft of the Femur

I: Patella and Tibial tuberosity via the Patella ligament

Question 8

Anterior Comp. of the Thigh/Quadriceps: Vastus Medialis*

Answer 8

GL: Anterior/medial, Thigh, Superficial

O: Linea Aspera of the Femur

I: Patella and Tibial tuberosity via the Patella ligament

Question 9

Anterior Comp. of the Thigh/Quadriceps: Vastus Lateralis*

Answer 9

GL: Anterior/lateral, Thigh, Superficial

O: Greater trochanter and Linea Aspera of the Femur

I: Patella and Tibial tuberosity via the Patella ligament

Question 10

Anterior Comp. of the Thigh/Quadriceps: Rectus Femoris*

Answer 10

GL: Anterior, Thigh, Superficial

O: AIIS of the Ilium

I: Patella and Tibial tuberosity via the Patella ligament

Question 11

What is the common quadricep tendon?

Answer 11

Patella ligament

Question 12

Anterior Comp. of the Thigh: Sartorius*

Answer 12

GL: Anterior/medial, Thigh, Superficial

O: ASIS of the Ilium

I: Medial condyle of the Tibia (part of Pes Anserinus)

Question 13

What is the longest muscle in the body?

Answer 13

Sartorius (aka “The Tailor’s Muscle”, so called because of the role of this muscle in enabling a crossed-legs sitting posture)

Question 14

What does Pes Anserinus translate as?

Answer 14

“Goose’s foot”

Question 15

How many muscles in the medial compartment of the thigh?

Answer 15

5 muscles

Question 16

What are the 5 muscles of the medial compartment of the thigh?

Answer 16

1. Pectineus; 2. Adductor Brevis; 3. Adductor Longus; 4. Adductor Magnus; and 5. Gracilis

Question 17

Medial Comp. of the Thigh: Pectineus

Answer 17

GL: MEDIAL, THIGH, INTERMEDIATE

O: Superior Ramus of the Pubis

I: Pectineal line of the Femur

Question 18

Medial Comp. of the Thigh: Adductor Brevis

Answer 18

GL: MEDIAL, THIGH, INTERMEDIATE

O: Inferior ramus of the Pubis

I: Pectineal line and Proximal part of the Linea Aspera of the Femur

Question 19

Medial Comp. of the Thigh: Adductor Longus

Answer 19

GL: MEDIAL, THIGH, INTERMEDIATE

O: Pubic Tubercle of the Pubis

I: Linea Aspera of the Femur

Question 20

Medial Comp. of the Thigh: Adductor Magnus*

Answer 20

GL: Medial, Thigh, Intermediate

O: Pubis, Ischium and Ischial tuberosity

I: Gluteal tuberosity, Linea Aspera and Adductor tubercle of the Femur

Question 21

Medial Comp. of the Thigh: Gracilis*

Answer 21

GL: Medial, Thigh, Superficial

O: Inferior Ramus of the Pubis

I: Medial condyle of the Tibia (part of Pes Anserinus)

Question 22

How many muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh?

Answer 22

3 muscles

Question 23

What are the 3 muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh?

Answer 23

1. Semimembranosus; 2. Semiteninosus; and 3. Biceps Femoris

Question 24

Posterior Comp. of the Thigh/Hamstrings: Semimembranosus*

Answer 24

GL: Posterior, Thigh, Deep

O: Ischial tuberosity of the Ischium

I: Posterior aspect of the Medial condyle of the Tibia

Question 25

Posterior Comp. of the Thigh/Hamstrings: Semitendinosus*

Answer 25

GL: Posterior, Thigh, Superficial

O: Ischial tuberosity of the Ischium

I: Medial condyle of the Tibia (part of Pes Anserinus)

Question 26

Posterior Comp. of the Thigh/Hamstrings: Biceps Femoris*

Answer 26

GL: Posterior, Thigh, Superficial

O: 1) Long Head: Ischial tuberosity of the Ischium; 2) Short Head: Linea Aspera of the Femur

I: Head of the Fibula

Question 27

How many muscles insert at Pes Anserinus (medial condyle of tibia)?

Answer 27

3 muscles

Question 28

What are the 3 muscles that insert at Pes Anerinus (order form superior to inferior)

Answer 28

1. Sartorius; 2. Gracilis; and 3. Semitendinosus

Question 29

How many muscles of the low back?

Answer 29

1 muscle

Question 30

What is the 1 muscle of the low back?

Answer 30

1. Quadratus Lumborum

Question 31

Low Back: Quadratus Lumborum*

Answer 31

GL: Low, Back, Deep

O: Iliac Crest of the Ilium

I: 12th rib and transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae

Question 32

How many sub-occipital muscles?

Answer 32

4 muscles

Question 33

What are the 4 sub-occipital muscles?

Answer 33

1. Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor; 2. Oblique Capitis Inferior; 3. Rectus Capitis Posterior Major; and 4. Oblique Capitis Superior

Question 34

Sub-occipital: Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor

Answer 34

GL: POSTERIOR, NECK, DEEP

O: Posterior tubercle of C1

I: Inferior Nuchal line of the Occipital bone

Question 35

Sub-occipital: Oblique Capitis Inferior

Answer 35

GL: POSTERIOR, NECK, DEEP

O: Spinous process of C2

I: Transverse process of C1

Question 36

Sub-occipital: Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

Answer 36

GL: POSTERIOR, NECK, DEEP

O: Spinous process of C2

I: Lateral part of the Inferior Nuchal line of the Occipital bone

Question 37

Sub-occipital: Oblique Capitis Superior

Answer 37

GL: POSTERIOR, NECK, DEEP

O: Transverse process of C1

I: Between Superior and Inferior Nuchal lines of the Occipital bone