Question 1

If a muscle crosses the hip joint laterally,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) contralateral rotation 
A) anterior tilt 
B) posterior tilt 
C) same-side (ipsilateral)depression 
D) contralateral rotation

Question 2

Which is an action of the gluteus medius?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which are the attachments of the gluteus minimus?

Accepted Answer

A) external ilium to the greater trochanter of the femur 
B) external ilium to the lesser trochanter of the femur 
C) internal ilium to the greater trochanter of the femur 
D) external ilium to the linea aspera of the femur 
A) external ilium to the greater trochanter of the femur 
B) external ilium to the lesser trochanter of the femur 
C) internal ilium to the greater trochanter of the femur 
D) external ilium to the linea aspera of the femur

Question 4

The sciatic nerve usually exits from the pelvis immediately inferior to what muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) gluteus medius 
B) gluteus minimus 
C) piriformis 
D) superior gemellus 
A) gluteus medius 
B) gluteus minimus 
C) piriformis 
D) superior gemellus

Question 5

Which are the attachments of the adductor magnus?

Accepted Answer

A) ischial spine to the linea aspera of the femur 
B) pubis and ischium to the linea aspera of the femur 
C) anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)to the medial shaft of the femur 
D) pubis to the pes anserine tendon (at the proximal anteromedial tibia) 
A) ischial spine to the linea aspera of the femur 
B) pubis and ischium to the linea aspera of the femur 
C) anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)to the medial shaft of the femur 
D) pubis to the pes anserine tendon (at the proximal anteromedial tibia)

Question 6

If a muscle crosses the hip joint posteriorly with its fibers running vertically,what eccentric function of the pelvis at the hip joint will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows anterior tilt 
B) restrains/slows posterior tilt 
C) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation 
D) restrains/slows contralateral rotation 
A) restrains/slows anterior tilt 
B) restrains/slows posterior tilt 
C) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation 
D) restrains/slows contralateral rotation

Question 7

Generally,what nerve innervates the posterior thigh?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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) abduction 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) abduction of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) none of the above

Question 9

Which is an action of the gracilis?

Accepted Answer

A) abduction of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
C) lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) adduction of the thigh at the hip joint 
A) abduction of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
C) lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) adduction of the thigh at the hip joint

Question 10

Which is an action of the sartorius?

Accepted Answer

A) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
B) flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
D) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
A) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
B) flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
D) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint

Question 11

Which is (are)an action of the gluteus maximus of the thigh at the hip joint?

Accepted Answer

A) lateral rotation 
B) extension 
C) adduction 
D) all of the above 
A) lateral rotation 
B) extension 
C) adduction 
D) all of the above

Question 12

Which is an action of the psoas major?

Accepted Answer

A) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
A) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint

Question 13

Which is an eccentric function of the sartorius?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) restrains/slows inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
A) restrains/slows anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) restrains/slows inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint

Question 14

Which are the attachments of the gracilis?

Accepted Answer

A) pubis to the linea aspera of the femur 
B) ischial tuberosity to the linea aspera of the femur 
C) anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)to the medial shaft of the femur 
D) pubis to the pes anserine tendon (at the proximal anteromedial tibia) 
A) pubis to the linea aspera of the femur 
B) ischial tuberosity to the linea aspera of the femur 
C) anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)to the medial shaft of the femur 
D) pubis to the pes anserine tendon (at the proximal anteromedial tibia)

Question 15

Which muscle(s)attaches onto the iliotibial band (ITB)?

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 16

Which is an action of the sartorius?

Accepted Answer

A) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
B) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
D) extension of the spine at the spinal joints 
A) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
B) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
D) extension of the spine at the spinal joints

Question 17

Which three muscles can medially rotate the leg at the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

A) semitendinosus,semimembranosus,biceps femoris 
B) biceps femoris,sartorius,adductor magnus 
C) semitendinosus,sartorius,gracilis 
D) popliteus,adductor longus,sartorius 
A) semitendinosus,semimembranosus,biceps femoris 
B) biceps femoris,sartorius,adductor magnus 
C) semitendinosus,sartorius,gracilis 
D) popliteus,adductor longus,sartorius

Question 18

Which is an eccentric function of the gluteus maximus?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

If a muscle crosses the hip joint laterally,what eccentric function of the pelvis at the hip joint will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows same-side depression 
B) restrains/slows posterior tilt 
C) restrains/slows same-side elevation 
D) restrains/slows contralateral rotation 
A) restrains/slows same-side depression 
B) restrains/slows posterior tilt 
C) restrains/slows same-side elevation 
D) restrains/slows contralateral rotation

Question 20

Which is an action of the tensor fasciae latae?

Accepted Answer

A) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
C) elevation of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
A) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
C) elevation of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) flexion of the leg at the knee joint

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

Which is an action of the gluteus medius?

Which are the attachments of the gluteus minimus?

The sciatic nerve usually exits from the pelvis immediately inferior to what muscle?

Which are the attachments of the adductor magnus?

If a muscle crosses the hip joint posteriorly with its fibers running vertically,what eccentric function of the pelvis at the hip joint will it most likely have?

Generally,what nerve innervates the posterior thigh?

Which is an action of the gluteus minimus?

Which is an action of the gracilis?

Which is an action of the sartorius?

Which is (are)an action of the gluteus maximus of the thigh at the hip joint?

Which is an action of the psoas major?

Which is an eccentric function of the sartorius?

Which are the attachments of the gracilis?

Which muscle(s)attaches onto the iliotibial band (ITB)?

Which is an action of the sartorius?

Which three muscles can medially rotate the leg at the knee joint?

Which is an eccentric function of the gluteus maximus?

If a muscle crosses the hip joint laterally,what eccentric function of the pelvis at the hip joint will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the tensor fasciae latae?

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Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

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Exam 14: Muscles of the Hip Joint

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

Which is an action of the gluteus medius?

Which are the attachments of the gluteus minimus?

The sciatic nerve usually exits from the pelvis immediately inferior to what muscle?

Which are the attachments of the adductor magnus?

If a muscle crosses the hip joint posteriorly with its fibers running vertically,what eccentric function of the pelvis at the hip joint will it most likely have?

Generally,what nerve innervates the posterior thigh?

Which is an action of the gluteus minimus?

Which is an action of the gracilis?

Which is an action of the sartorius?

Which is (are)an action of the gluteus maximus of the thigh at the hip joint?

Which is an action of the psoas major?

Which is an eccentric function of the sartorius?

Which are the attachments of the gracilis?

Which muscle(s)attaches onto the iliotibial band (ITB)?

Which is an action of the sartorius?

Which three muscles can medially rotate the leg at the knee joint?

Which is an eccentric function of the gluteus maximus?

If a muscle crosses the hip joint laterally,what eccentric function of the pelvis at the hip joint will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the tensor fasciae latae?

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

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