Exam 3 final review

The hip is a ball and socket joint that consist of the head of the femur connecting with the acetabulum of the pelvic girdle which has the stability increase by a labrum.

• True

• False

The patella serves as a major bony landmark to which all 5 quadriceps muscles attach and insert on the tibial tuberosity via the patella tendon.

• TRUE

• false

The acetabulum femoral joint, due to the wide range of motion has relatively weak and loose ligamentous structures which emphasizes the need for stability from the surrounding muscles.

• True

• False

The structural instability of the acetabulum femoral joint makes it susceptible to subluxations and dislocations.

• True

• False

Which is the "strap muscle"

• Gracilis

• Semitendinosus

• sartorius

What muscle is primarily responsible for extending the knee?

• • A) Biceps femoris

• • B) Vastus lateralis

• • C) Sartorius

• • D) Tibialis anterior

Which muscle at the hip joint is the main contributor to hip flexion?

• • A) Gluteus maximus

• • B) Iliopsoas

• • C) Adductor magnus

• • D) Gluteus medius

Name the muscle that abducts the hip and is also involved in medial rotation.

• • A) Piriformis

• • B) Tensor fasciae latae

• • C) Pectineus

• • D) Gluteus minimus

Identify the muscles that make up the quadriceps femoris group

• • A) Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, rectus femoris

• • B) Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, sartorius

• • C) Gracilis, adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus

• • D) Tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris

What are the common symptoms of a strained hamstring

• • A) Sharp pain and swelling

• • B) Numbness and tingling

• • C) Decreased range of motion

• • D) All of the above