Question 1

Which are the attachments of the superior gemellus?

Accepted Answer

A) bodies of T12 and L1 to the pubis 
B) posterior pelvic bone to the greater trochanter of the femur 
C) ischial spine to the greater trochanter of the femur 
D) anterior sacrum to the greater trochanter of the femur 
A) bodies of T12 and L1 to the pubis 
B) posterior pelvic bone to the greater trochanter of the femur 
C) ischial spine to the greater trochanter of the femur 
D) anterior sacrum to the greater trochanter of the femur

Question 2

Which is an eccentric function of the gluteus maximus?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
A) restrains/slows lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows extension of the thigh at the hip joint

Question 3

The gluteal fascia,also known as the gluteal aponeurosis,is a thick layer of fascia that overlies what muscle(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) gluteus maximus 
B) gluteus medius 
C) gluteus minimus 
D) all of the above 
A) gluteus maximus 
B) gluteus medius 
C) gluteus minimus 
D) all of the above

Question 4

Which is an action of the inferior gemellus?

Accepted Answer

A) lateral rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
B) lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
D) flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
A) lateral rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
B) lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
D) flexion of the thigh at the hip joint

Question 5

Which are actions of the tensor fasciae latae at the hip joint?

Accepted Answer

A) anterior tilt of the pelvis and extension of the thigh 
B) posterior tilt of the pelvis and extension of the thigh 
C) anterior tilt of the pelvis and flexion of the thigh 
D) posterior tilt of the pelvis and flexion of the thigh 
A) anterior tilt of the pelvis and extension of the thigh 
B) posterior tilt of the pelvis and extension of the thigh 
C) anterior tilt of the pelvis and flexion of the thigh 
D) posterior tilt of the pelvis and flexion of the thigh

Question 6

Which is an eccentric function of the gluteus minimus?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
C) restrains/slows abduction of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) none of the above 
A) restrains/slows lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
C) restrains/slows abduction of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) none of the above

Question 7

Which muscles attach distally into the iliotibial band?

Accepted Answer

A) gluteus medius and gluteus minimus 
B) piriformis and sartorius 
C) tensor fasciae latae and superior gemellus 
D) gluteus maximus and tensor fasciae latae 
A) gluteus medius and gluteus minimus 
B) piriformis and sartorius 
C) tensor fasciae latae and superior gemellus 
D) gluteus maximus and tensor fasciae latae

Question 8

Which is an action of the adductor magnus?

Accepted Answer

A) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
C) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
D) abduction of the thigh at the hip joint 
A) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
C) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
D) abduction of the thigh at the hip joint

Question 9

Which are the attachments of the iliacus?

Accepted Answer

A) internal ilium to the lesser trochanter of the femur 
B) internal ilium to the greater trochanter of the femur 
C) anterolateral lumbar spine to the greater trochanter of the femur 
D) external ilium to the lesser trochanter of the femur 
A) internal ilium to the lesser trochanter of the femur 
B) internal ilium to the greater trochanter of the femur 
C) anterolateral lumbar spine to the greater trochanter of the femur 
D) external ilium to the lesser trochanter of the femur

Question 10

Which is an action of the gluteus minimus?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
C) medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) none of the above 
A) flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
C) medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) none of the above

Question 11

Which is an action of the gracilis?

Accepted Answer

A) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
C) contralateral rotation of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint 
A) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
C) contralateral rotation of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint

Question 12

Which is an action of the iliacus?

Accepted Answer

A) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
C) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
A) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
C) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 13

What does sartorius mean?

Accepted Answer

A) comb 
B) graceful 
C) tailor 
D) long 
A) comb 
B) graceful 
C) tailor 
D) long

Question 14

Which is an action of the quadratus femoris?

Accepted Answer

A) medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) medial rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
C) lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) lateral rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
A) medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) medial rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
C) lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) lateral rotation of the leg at the knee joint

Question 15

Which is an eccentric function of the gracilis?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint 
A) restrains/slows anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint

Question 16

Which are the attachments of the quadratus femoris?

Accepted Answer

A) ischial spine to the intertrochanteric crest of the femur 
B) lateral sacrum to the linea aspera of the femur 
C) anterior sacrum to the greater trochanter of the femur 
D) ischial tuberosity to the intertrochanteric crest of the femur 
A) ischial spine to the intertrochanteric crest of the femur 
B) lateral sacrum to the linea aspera of the femur 
C) anterior sacrum to the greater trochanter of the femur 
D) ischial tuberosity to the intertrochanteric crest of the femur

Question 17

What provides innervation for the sartorius?

Accepted Answer

A) superior gluteal nerve 
B) common fibular nerve 
C) femoral nerve 
D) obturator nerve 
A) superior gluteal nerve 
B) common fibular nerve 
C) femoral nerve 
D) obturator nerve

Question 18

What provides innervation for the tensor fasciae latae (TFL)?

Accepted Answer

A) superior gluteal nerve 
B) inferior gluteal nerve 
C) sciatic nerve 
D) obturator nerve 
A) superior gluteal nerve 
B) inferior gluteal nerve 
C) sciatic nerve 
D) obturator nerve

Question 19

If a muscle crosses the hip joint medially,what action of the pelvis at the hip joint will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) anterior tilt 
B) posterior tilt 
C) same-side (ipsilateral)depression 
D) same-side (ipsilateral)elevation 
A) anterior tilt 
B) posterior tilt 
C) same-side (ipsilateral)depression 
D) same-side (ipsilateral)elevation

Question 20

Which is an eccentric function of the psoas major?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows extension of the leg at the knee joint 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
A) restrains/slows extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows extension of the leg at the knee joint 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint

Which are the attachments of the superior gemellus?

Which is an eccentric function of the gluteus maximus?

The gluteal fascia,also known as the gluteal aponeurosis,is a thick layer of fascia that overlies what muscle(s)?

Which is an action of the inferior gemellus?

Which are actions of the tensor fasciae latae at the hip joint?

Which is an eccentric function of the gluteus minimus?

Which muscles attach distally into the iliotibial band?

Which is an action of the adductor magnus?

Which are the attachments of the iliacus?

Which is an action of the gluteus minimus?

Which is an action of the gracilis?

Which is an action of the iliacus?

What does sartorius mean?

Which is an action of the quadratus femoris?

Which is an eccentric function of the gracilis?

Which are the attachments of the quadratus femoris?

What provides innervation for the sartorius?

What provides innervation for the tensor fasciae latae (TFL)?

If a muscle crosses the hip joint medially,what action of the pelvis at the hip joint will it most likely have?

Which is an eccentric function of the psoas major?

Basic Kinesiology Terminology

The Skeletal System

How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Knee Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

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Exam 14: Muscles of the Hip Joint

Which are the attachments of the superior gemellus?

Which is an eccentric function of the gluteus maximus?

The gluteal fascia,also known as the gluteal aponeurosis,is a thick layer of fascia that overlies what muscle(s)?

Which is an action of the inferior gemellus?

Which are actions of the tensor fasciae latae at the hip joint?

Which is an eccentric function of the gluteus minimus?

Which muscles attach distally into the iliotibial band?

Which is an action of the adductor magnus?

Which are the attachments of the iliacus?

Which is an action of the gluteus minimus?

Which is an action of the gracilis?

Which is an action of the iliacus?

What does sartorius mean?

Which is an action of the quadratus femoris?

Which is an eccentric function of the gracilis?

Which are the attachments of the quadratus femoris?

What provides innervation for the sartorius?

What provides innervation for the tensor fasciae latae (TFL)?

If a muscle crosses the hip joint medially,what action of the pelvis at the hip joint will it most likely have?

Which is an eccentric function of the psoas major?

Basic Kinesiology Terminology

The Skeletal System

How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Knee Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Functional Groups of Muscles

Filters