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Week 5/6 Flashcards

1
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Gender differences in general structure of pelvis

A

Male: thick and heavy
Female: thin and light

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2
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Gluteus minimus Insertion

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Greater trochanter

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3
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3 major pelvic arteries off Anterior branch of Internal Iliac

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Obturator artery,
Pudendal Artery,
Inferior Gluteal Artery

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4
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Tensor fascia lata Innervation

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Superior gluteal nerve

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5
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Pelvic floor consists of

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Pelvic diaphragm,
Levator Ani,
Coccygeus

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6
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Semimembranosus Innervation

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Tibial portion of sciatic

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7
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Superior opening of pelvic cavity

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Pelvic inlet

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8
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Pectineus Innervation

A

Femoral and Obturator nerve

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9
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Adductor Longus Insertion

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Distal 2/3 of linea aspera

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10
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Biceps femoris - long head Origin

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Ischial tuberosity

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11
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Gluteus Maximus Insertion

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Gluteal tuberosity and iliotibial band

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12
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Inferior Gemellus Insertion

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Greater trochanter

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13
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The anterior femoral cutaneous nerve arises from the _______ in ________.

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Femoral nerve

Femoral triangle

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14
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This nerve also travels into proximal medial aspect of thigh

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Ilioinguinal L1

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15
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Vastus Lateralis Insertion

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Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament.

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16
Q

Profunda femoris artery gives rise to…

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Lateral and medial femoral circumflex arteries

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17
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Gender differences pubic arch

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Male: narrow
Female: wide

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18
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This nerve innervates the skin of the thigh inferior to the inguinal ligament on the medial aspect.

A

Genitofemoral

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19
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Adductor Brevis Action

A

Adduct and flex thigh

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20
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Gluteus Maximus Origin

A

Ilium posterior to gluteal line, sacrum, sacrotuberous ligament

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21
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Quadratus femoris Insertion

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Intertrochanteric crest

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22
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Roof of popliteal fossa

A

Fascia lata with branches of the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve and the lesser saphenous vein

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23
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Biceps femoris action

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Extend thigh and flex leg (knee)

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24
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This nerve innervates the skin of the anterior and medial thigh

A

Femoral nerve

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25
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This nerve extends laterally and distally from greater trochanter to area just proximal to the knee

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Lateral femoral cutaneous

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26
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Inferior Gemellus Origin

A

Ischial tuberosity

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27
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Rectus Femoris Innervation

A

Femoral nerve

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28
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Biceps femoris Innervation

A

Sciatic nerve

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29
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Piriformis Innervation

A

Nerve to piriformis

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30
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Gender differences pelvic outlet

A

Male: small
Female: large

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31
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Gluteus minimus Innervation

A

Superior gluteal nerve

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32
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Biceps femoris- short head Origin

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Linea aspera

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33
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Adductor Magnus Action

A

Adduct and flex thigh.

Extend thigh.

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34
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Rectus Femoris Origin

A

Anterior inferior iliac spine and

Rim of acetabulum

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35
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Vastus Lateralis Action

A

Extend knee

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36
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Coccygeus Innervation

A

Branches of S4 and S5 spinal nerves

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37
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The medial compartment of the thigh contains the thigh _________.

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Adductors

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38
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Muscles of gluteal region are involved primarily with:

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Abduction and lateral rotation of thigh.

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39
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Medial compartment thigh muscles

A

Gracilis,
Adductor Longus,
Adductor Magnus,
Adductor Brevis

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40
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Quadratus femoris Origin

A

Ischial tuberosity

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41
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Pelvic diaphragm consists of

A

Levator Ani and coccygeus

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42
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Tensor fascia lata action

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Abducts and flexes thigh

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43
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This nerve travels through superficial inguinal ring to innervate the inferior pelvis (subcutaneous.)

A

Ilioinguinal L1

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44
Q

Obturator Internus Insertion

A

Greater trochanter

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45
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Gluteus Maximus Action

A

Extends thigh when running and climbing, sit to stand.

Laterally rotates hip.

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46
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Pectineus Origin

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Pectineal line of superior ramus of pubis.

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47
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Semitendinosus Action

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Extends thigh, flex leg, and medially rotate leg

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48
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This artery supplies the posterior compartment and gives rise to the peroneal artery.

A

Posterior tibial artery

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49
Q

Hamstring muscles

A

Biceps femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus

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50
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Gluteus Medius action

A

Abducts and medially rotates thigh

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51
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Superior Gemellus Origin

A

Ischial spine

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52
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Inferior Gemellus Action

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Laterally rotates and extends thigh

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53
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Gluteus minimus Origin

A

Ilium between superior and inferior gluteal lines

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54
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Gluteus Medius Insertion

A

Greater trochanter

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55
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Vastus Intermedius Action

A

Extend knee

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56
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Obturator Internus Innervation

A

Nerve to obturator internus

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57
Q

Semimembranosus Insertion

A

Medial condyle of tibia

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58
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Vastus Intermedius Innervation

A

Femoral nerve

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59
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Quadratus femoris action

A

Laterally rotates and extends thigh

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60
Q

Main blood supply to pelvic region

A

Internal iliac artery

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61
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Sacrospinous ligament

A

Extends from sacrum and coccyx to the ischial spine.

It is anterior to the sacrotuberous ligament.

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62
Q

Pelvic diaphragm stretches from _________ to ___________. And laterally to __________.

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Pubis (anteriorly)
Coccyx (posteriorly)
Walls of pelvis on both sides.

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63
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Semitendinosus Insertion

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Medial surface of tibia inferior to condyle

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64
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Coccygeus Action

A

Support pelvic viscera.

Forms part of diaphragm.

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65
Q

2 branches of Internal Iliac Artery

A

Anterior and Posterior

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66
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Piriformis Origin

A

Pelvic surface of the sacrum

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67
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Semitendinosus Origin

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Ischial tuberosity

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68
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Sacrotuberous ligament

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Extends from posterior inferior iliac spine, sacrum and coccyx to the ischial tuberosity.

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69
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Adductor Brevis Origin

A

Inferior ramus of the pubis

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70
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Vastus Medialis Oblique Insertion

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Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament.

71
Q

Gracilis Action

A

Adduct thigh,

Flex leg

72
Q

Quadratus femoris Innervation

A

Nerve to quadratus femoris

73
Q

Nerve hooks around ischial spine and sacrospinal ligament and enters perineum through lesser sciatic foramen

A

Pudendal n.

74
Q

Sartorius Innervation

A

Femoral nerve

75
Q

Contents of adductor canal

A

Femoral artery and vein enter.
As they exit through adductor hiatus they change names to popliteal artery and vein.
Saphenous nerve and cutaneous branch of femoral nerve.

76
Q

The _____ nerve is the cutaneous nerve to the posterior leg and lateral aspect of the dorsum of the foot

A

Sural nerve

77
Q

Rectus Femoris Insertion

A

Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament.

78
Q

Where is adductor canal?

A

Begins at point where sartorius muscle passes over adductor longus.
Ends at adductor hiatus in tendon of adductor magnus muscle.

79
Q

Posterior pelvic wall

A

Sacrum, coccyx, sacroiliac joint and associated ligaments

80
Q

Adductor Magnus Innervation

A

Obturator nerve and tibial portion of sciatic nerve

81
Q

These two ligaments transform the greater and lesser sciatic notches into foramina.

A

Sacrotuberous ligament and Sacrospinous ligament

82
Q

Where is femoral triangle

A

Anterior thigh inferior to inguinal ligament

83
Q

Sartorius Insertion

A

Superior end of medial surface of tibia

84
Q

Coccygeus Insertion

A

Inferior end of sacrum and coccyx

85
Q

These arteries supply the knee capsule, patella and surrounding bone

A

Genicular anastomoses

86
Q

Gluteus Medius Origin

A

Ilium between iliac crest and superior gluteal line

87
Q

Vastus Intermedius Origin

A

Anterior surface of femur

88
Q

Gracilis Innervation

A

Obturator nerve

89
Q

Anterior pelvic wall

A

Bodies of rami and pubic symphysis

90
Q

_________ is the main supplier of blood to the thigh

A

Profunda femoris

91
Q

This nerve innervates the lateral and anterior parts of the skin of the thigh

A

Lateral femoral cutaneous

92
Q

Gender differences obturator foramen

A

Male: round
Female: oval

93
Q

Superior Gemellus Action

A

Laterally rotates and extends thigh

94
Q

Main supplier of blood to muscles of pelvic diaphragm

A

Inferior gluteal Artery

95
Q

The anterior compartment of the thigh contains leg _______.

96
Q

Contents of femoral triangle

A

Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve,
Femoral nerve,
Femoral artery and vein in femoral sheath,
Profunda Femoris Artery

97
Q

Tensor fascia lata Insertion

A

Iliotibial band

98
Q

Vastus Medialis Oblique Action

A

Extend knee (control tracking of patella)

99
Q

Gluteus Maximus Innervation

A

Inferior gluteal nerve

100
Q

Popliteal Artery is a continuation of _______

A

Femoral artery

101
Q

Adductor Magnus Origin

A

Tuberosity and ramus of ischium

102
Q

This nerve passes under the lateral aspect of the inguinal ligament

A

Lateral femoral cutaneous

103
Q

The posterior compartment of thigh is innervated by

A

Sciatic nerve

104
Q

Obturator externus action

A

Adduct and laterally rotate thigh

105
Q

Gluteus Medius Innervation

A

Superior gluteal nerve

106
Q

Obturator externus Insertion

A

Trochanteric fossa

107
Q

Obturator Internus Action

A

Laterally rotates and extends thigh

108
Q

Adductor Brevis Insertion

109
Q

Levator Ani Insertion

110
Q

Where does Inferior Gluteal Artery exit

A

Greater sciatic foramen

111
Q

Boundaries of femoral triangle

A 
Superior: inguinal ligament
Lateral: sartorius 
Medial: adductor longus 
Roof: fascia lata 
Floor: iliopsoas and pectineus
112
Q

Sartorius Action

A

Flexes and laterally rotates thigh at hip joint.
Weak abductor of thigh.
Weak flexor of leg.

113
Q

This artery supplies the posterior and lateral compartments of the leg

A

Peroneal Artery

114
Q

Boundaries of gluteal region

A

Superior: crest of ilium
Medial: sacrum and coccyx
Inferior: sacrotuberous ligament and ischial tuberosity
Lateral: greater trochanter

115
Q

Superior Gemellus Innervation

A

Nerve to obturator internus

116
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Gluteus minimus action

A

Abduct and medially rotate thigh

117
Q

Vastus Medialis Oblique Origin

A

Medial surface of the femur and

Tendon of adductor magnus

118
Q

Biceps femoris Insertion

A

Head of fibula

119
Q

Gracilis Insertion

A

Medial surface of tibia, inferior to condyle

120
Q

Innervation of gluteal region

A

Superior and inferior gluteal nerves

121
Q

The __________ nerve supplies the (cutaneous) lateral aspect of thigh anterior to the greater trochanter.

A

Subcostal n. T12

122
Q

Semimembranosus action

A

Extends thigh, flex leg and medially rotate leg

123
Q

Obturator Internus Origin

A

Obturator membrane

124
Q

This artery passes through the popliteal fossa and divides at the inferior border to form ______ and ______.

A

Popliteal artery

Anterior and posterior tibial arteries.

125
Q

Adductor Brevis Innervation

A

Obturator nerve

126
Q

The anterior branch of this nerve supplies the skin superior to the pubis

A

Iliohypogastric (L1 and some T12)

127
Q

Muscles of anterior compartment of thigh

A 
Quadriceps femoris,
Rectus femoris,
Vastus intermedius,
Vastus lateralis,
Vastus medius oblique. 
Sartorius.
128
Q

Levator Ani Action

A

Forms muscular sling for supporting abdominopelvic cavity compression.
Holds pelvic viscera in position.
Assist with abdominopelvic cavity compression, utilized with coughing, sneezing, vomiting

129
Q

This artery supplies the anterior compartment of the leg

A

Anterior tibial Artery

130
Q

Obturator externus Origin

A

Obturator membrane

131
Q

Bony pelvis composed of…

A 
Ilium, 
ischium, 
pubis, 
sacrum, 
coccyx and 
pubic symphysis
132
Q

Vastus Lateralis Innervation

A

Femoral nerve

133
Q

Genicular anastomoses

A

Branches of the popliteal artery that surround the knee

134
Q

Sartorius Origin

135
Q

3 major pelvic arteries off Posterior Internal Iliac

A

Superior Gluteal Artery,
Iliolumbar Artery,
Lateral Sacral Artery

136
Q

Vastus Intermedius Insertion

A

Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament.

137
Q

Piriformis action

A

Lateral rotation and extension of thigh

138
Q

What is adductor canal?

A

Narrow fascia tunnel in anterior of thigh that allows passage for femoral vessels to popliteal fossa

139
Q

Biceps femoris blood supply

A

Profunda femoris artery

140
Q

Gender differences acetabulum

A

Male: large
Female: small

141
Q

Gender differences pelvic inlet

A

Male: heart shaped
Female: oval and rounded

142
Q

Adductor Magnus Insertion

A

Linea aspera and

Adductor tubercle

143
Q

Supplies branches to the skin on the posterior aspect of the thigh and over the popliteal fossa.

A

Posterior femoral cutaneous (S1-S3)

144
Q

Adductor Longus Origin

A

Body of pubis

145
Q

Levator Ani consists of…

A

Pubococcygeus,
Puborectalis,
Iliococcygeus

146
Q

Semitendinosus Innervation

A

Tibial portion of sciatic

147
Q

Lateral pelvic wall

A

Hip bones and obturator internus

148
Q

Adductor Longus Innervation

A

Obturator nerve

149
Q

Coccygeus Origin

A

Ischial spine

150
Q

Tensor fascia lata Origin

A

Iliac crest

151
Q

Gracilis Origin

A

Inferior ramus of pubis

152
Q

Semimembranosus Origin

A

Ischial tuberosity

153
Q

Floor of the popliteal fossa

A

Popliteal surface of femur,
Capsule of knee joint,
Oblique popliteal ligament

154
Q

The medial compartment of the thigh is innervated by

A

Obturator nerve

155
Q

_________ are the main blood suppliers to the head and neck of femur.

A

Medial and lateral femoral circumflex arteries

156
Q

Inferior Gemellus Innervation

A

Nerve to quadratus femoris

157
Q

Obturator externus Innervation

A

Obturator nerve

158
Q

Superior Gemellus Insertion

A

Greater trochanter

159
Q

Levator Ani Innervation

A

Nerve to Levator Ani (S3, S4)

160
Q

Piriformis Insertion

A

Greater trochanter

161
Q

During a high velocity fall from a height, the femoral head may dislocate into pelvis through _____. _____ is the most common condition likely to result from this injury.

A

Acetabulum

Femoral head avascular necrosis.

162
Q

Vastus Lateralis Origin

A

Lateral surface of femur

163
Q

The __________ is ___________and divides the thigh into 3 compartments.

A

Intermuscular septa.

Extensions of the deep fascia lata.

164
Q

Rectus Femoris Action

A

Flex hip and extend knee.

165
Q

The anterior thigh compartment is innervated by

A

Femoral nerve

166
Q

Pectineus Action

A

Flex and adduct thigh.

167
Q

Pectineus Insertion

A

Pectineal line of femur

168
Q

Adductor Longus Action

A

Adduct and flex thigh

169
Q

Popliteal fossa boundaries

A

Superior lateral: biceps femoris
Superior medial: semitendinosus and semimembranosus
Inferior lateral: lateral head of gastrocnemius
Inferior medial: medial head of gastrocnemius

170
Q

The posterior compartment of the thigh contains thigh _______ and leg _______.

A

Thigh extensors

Leg flexors

171
Q

The lateral branch of this nerve supplies the skin over the superolateral part of buttock.

A

Iliohypogastric (L1 and some T12)

172
Q

This nerve runs along the path of the sartorius muscle and innervates the skin of the anterior medial aspect of the thigh

A

Anterior femoral cutaneous

173
Q

Levator Ani Origin

A

Body of pubis,
Obturator fascia,
Ischial spine

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