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Lower Anatomy
Quiz 5
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02/07/2008

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Term

 

 

 

What is the primary extensor of the thigh

Definition

 

 

 

gluteus maximus

Term

 

 

 

what is the origin and insertion of the gluteus maximus

Definition

 

 

 O: External iliac ala posterior to posterior gluteal line, the posterior iliac crest, external surfaces of the sacrum and coccyx, and sacrotuberous ligament

I: gluteal tuberosity of the femur and the posterosuperior iliotibial tract

Term

 

 

 

what are the actions of gluteus maximus

Definition

 

 

 

extends and laterally rotates thigh

Term

 

 

 

what is the nerve and arterial supply to the gluteus maximus

Definition

 

 

 NS: Inferior gluteal Nerve dorsal divisions of L-5, S-1 and S-2

AS: Superior gluteal Artery, inferior gluteal artery, perforating branches of the profunda femoris artery

Term

 

 

 

what are the three bursae associated with gluteus maximus

Definition

 

 

 Trochanteric bursa

Ischial bursa

gluteofemoral bursa

Term

 

 

 

this is located intermediate to the gluteus maximus and lateral aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur

Definition

 

 

 

 trochanteric bursa of the gluteus maximus

Term

 

 

 

what is the term for inflammation of the trochanteric bursa

Definition

 

 

 

bursitis of the hip

Term

 

 

 

when is inflammation of the trochanteric bursa painful

Definition

 

 

 

with extension or lateral rotation of thigh when inflammed

Term

 

 

 

 this is located intermediate to the gluteus maximus and the ischial tuberosity

Definition

 

 

 

ischial bursa of the gluteus maximus

Term

 

 

 

which bursa would be inflammed because of prolong sitting in the tailor position

Definition

 

 

 

ischial bursa

Term

 

 

 

what is inflammation of the ischial bursa called

Definition

 

 

 

weavers bottom and sometimes saddle soar

Term

 

 

 

when is inflammation of the ischial bursa painful

Definition

 

 

 

when sitting

Term

 

 

 what is located intermediate to teh gluteus maximus and vastus lateralis just inferior to teh gluteal tuberosity of the femur

Definition

 

 

 

gluteofemoral bursa

Term

 

 

 

where are intermuscular injections given in the buttocks

Definition

 

 

 

in the superolateral/upper outer quadrant

Term

 

 

 

what is the primary abductor of the thigh

Definition

 

 

 

gluteus medius muscle

Term

 

 

 

what is the origin and insertion of the gluteus medius muscle

Definition

 

 

 O: external iliac ala intermediate to the anterior and posterior gluteal lines

I: lateral aspect of the greater trochanter

Term

 

 

 

what are the actions of the gluteus medius

Definition

 

 

 

abducts the thigh

aids in medial and lateral rotation of the thigh

Term

 

 

 

what are the nerve and arterial supply of gluteus medius

Definition

 

 

NS: Superior gluteal dorsal divisions of L-4, L-5 and S-1

AS: Superior gluteal artery

Term

 

 

 

what is located intermediate to the gluteus medius muscle and the superior aspect of the femoral greater trochanter

Definition

 

 

 

 

bursa of the gluteus medius muscle

Term

 

 

 

when is pain associated with the bursa of the gluteus medius muscle

Definition

 

 

 

 during hip abduction and palpation

Term

 

 

 

what is the origin and insertion of gluteus mininus muscle

Definition

 

 

O: iliac ala intermediate to the anterior and inferior gluteal lines and the superior edge of the greater sciatic notch

I: anterior aspects of the greater trochanter and the hip joint capsule

Term

 

 

 

what are the actions of gluteus minimus

Definition

 

 

 

abduction and medial rotation

Term

 

 

 

what is the nerve and arterial supply for gluteus minimus

Definition

 

 

NS: Superior gluteal nerve dorsal divisions of L-4,

L-5 and S-1

AS: Superior gluteal artery

Term

 

 

 

what is the origin and insertion of the piriformis muscle

Definition

 

 

O: pelvic surface of the sacrum

I: Superior aspect of the greater trochanter

Term

 

 

 

what are the actions of piriformis

Definition

 

 

 

lateral rotation of the thigh

assists in abduction and extension of the thigh

Term

 

 

 

where does the piriformis exit the pelvis at

Definition

 

 

 

greater sciatic foramen

Term

 

 

 

what are the nervous and arterial supply to piriformis

Definition

 

 

NS: dorsal division of S-2 nerve to piriformis

AS: Superior and inferior gluteal arteries

Term

 

 

 this lies inferior to piriformis, deep to neurovascular structures, and adjacent to inferior gemellus muscle belly

Definition

 

 

 

superior gemellus muscle

Term

 

 

 

what is the origin and insertion of the superior gemellus muscle

Definition

 

 

O: ischial spine and superior edge of lesser sciatic notch

I: anterior fossa (unnamed) at medial aspect of the greater trochanter

Term

 

 

 

what tendons insert at the anterior fossa (unnamed)

Definition

 

 

 

superior gemellus, inferior gemellus, obturator internus

Term

 

 

 

what is the action of the superior gemellus m

Definition

 

 

 

lateral rotation of the thigh

Term

 

 

 

what is the nerve and arterial supply to the superior gemellus m.

Definition

 

 

NS: Nerve to obturator internus and superior gemellus ventral divisions of L-5, S-1, S-2

AS: inferior gluteal artery

Term

 

 

 

what is the origin and insertion of the inferior gemellus m

Definition

 

 

O: inferior margin of lesser sciatic notch and superior border of ischial tuberosity

I: anterior fossa (unnamed) medial edge of greater trochanter

Term

 

 

 

what is the action of the inferior gemellus m

Definition

 

 

 

lateral rotation of the thigh

Term

 

 

 

what is the nervous and arterial supply to inferior gemellus m.

Definition

 

 

NS: nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus ventral rami of L-4, L-5, S-1

AS: medial femoral circumflex artery

Term

 

 

 

this is deep and intermediate to the gemelli muscles

Definition

 

 

 

obturator internus tendon

Term

 

 

 

what is the origin and insertion of obturator internus m

Definition

 

 

O: pelvic surfaces of the obturator foramen and obturator membrane

I: anterior (unnamed) fossa on the medial edge of the greater trochanter

Term

 

 

 

what is the course of the obturator internus

Definition

 

 

 passes posterolaterally to exit the pelvis via the lesser sciatic foramen then angles anteriorly around the lesser sciatic notch

Term

 

 

 

what are the actions of the obturator internus m.

Definition

 

 

 

external rotation of the thigh

extension and abduction of the thigh when the hip is flexed

Term

 

 

 

what are the nervous and arterial supply to the obturator internus m

Definition

 

 

NS: nerve to obturator internus and superior gemellus venteral divisions of L-5, S-1, S-2

AS: superior gluteal and internal pudendal arteries

Term

 

 

 

what is the origin and insertion of the quadratus femoris muscle

Definition

 

 

O: external border of the ischial tuberosity

I: quadrate tubercle of the femur

Term

 

 

 

what is the action of quadratus femoris m

Definition

 

 

 

 lateral rotation of the thigh

Term

 

 

 

what is the nervous and arterial supply to quadratus femoris

Definition

 

 

NS: nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus ventral divisions of L-4, L-5, S-1

AS: medial femoral circumflex artery

Term

 

 

 

its tendon can be found deep to quadratus femoris

Definition

 

 

 

obturator externus

Term

 

 

 

where can the origin of obturator externus be seen at

Definition

 

 

 

deep to pectineus at the anterosuperior thigh region

Term

 

 

 

what is the origin and insertion of obturator externus m

Definition

 

 

O: external surfaces of the obturator foramen and the obturator membrane

I: trochanteric fossa of the femur

Term

 

 

 

what is the action of obturator externus

Definition

 

 

 

lateral rotation of the thigh

aids in flexion and adduction of the thigh

Term

 

 

 

what is the nervous and arterial supply to obturator externus

Definition

 

 

 NS: obturator nerve ventral divisions of L-2, L-3,

 L-4

AS: obturator artery

Term

 

 

 

what is the only gluteal muscle innervated by a nerve coming from the lumbar plexus

Definition

 

 

 

obturator externus

Term

 

 

 

what nerves exit the pelvis via greater sciatic foramen inferior to piriformis

Definition

 

 

posterior femoral cutaneous

nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus m

sciatic nerve (usually)

inferior gluteal nerve

 

Term

 

 

 

what nerve exits the pelvis via greater sciatic foramen and superior to piriformis

Definition

 

 

 

superior gluteal nerve

Term

 

 

 

what nerve exits the pelvis by piercing the sacrotuberous ligament

Definition

 

 

 

perforating cutaneous nerve

Term

 

 

 

what nerves exit via the greater sciatic foramen and reenter via the lesser sciatic foramen

Definition

 

 

 

pudendal n

nerve to obturator internus and superior gemellus m

Term

 

 

 

where does sciatic normally divide

Definition

 

 

 

in the knee region

Term

 

 

 

what variation may be seen with the sciatic nerve

Definition

 

 

 

common fibular may exit superior or through the piriformis and course with the tibial part

Term

 

 

 

what are the divisions and spinal levels of pudendal n

 

Definition

 

 

 

ventral divisions of S-2, S-3, S-4

Term

 

 

 

what are the divisions and spinal levels of nerve to obturator internus and superior gemellus m

Definition

 

 

 

ventral divisions of L-5, S-1, S-2

Term

 

 

 

what are the divisions and spinal levels of posterior femoral cutaneous n

Definition

 

 

 

dorsal divisions of S-1, S-2

ventral divisions of S-2, S-3

Term

 

 

 

what are the divisions and spinal levels of nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus

Definition

 

 

 

ventral divisions of L-4, L-5, S-1

Term

 

 

 

what are the divisions and spinal levels of sciatic nerve

Definition

 

 

 dorsal divisions of L-4, L-5, S-1, S-2

ventral divisions of L-4, L-5, S-1, S-2, S-3

Term

 

 

 

what are the divisions and spinal levels of inferior gluteal neve

Definition

 

 

 

dorals divisions of L-5, S-1, S-2

Term

 

 

 

what are the divisions and spinal levels of superior gluteal nerve

Definition

 

 

 

dorsal divisions of L-4, L-5, S-1

Term

 

 

 

what are the divisions and spinal levels of perforating cutaneous nerve

Definition

 

 

 

dorsal divisions of S-2, S-3

Term

 

 

 

which gluteal artery exits the pelvis via the greater sciatic foramen and reenters vis the lesser sciatic foramen

Definition

 

 

 

internal pudendal artery

Term

 

 

 

what does inferior gluteal artery supply before it exits

Definition

 

 

 

piriformis, levator ani, coccygeus mm

Term

 

 

 

what does inferior gluteal artery supply after it exits

Definition

 

 

 

gluteus maximus, superior gemellus, sciatic nerve, hip joint

Term

 

 

 

what does superior gluteal artery supply before it exits

Definition

 

 

 

piriformis and obturator internus mm

Term

 

 

 

what does superior gluteal artery supply after it exits

Definition

 

 

 

superficial branch supplies gluteus maximus

deep branch supplies gluteus medius and minimus, tensor fascia lata, hip joint

Term

 

 

 

what does  the superior gluteal artery travel with

Definition

 

 

 

superior gluteal nerve

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