Anatomy of the Buttock Muscles: Gluteal and Hip Bones

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What is the most prominent feature of the Ischium?

Ischial tuberosity (correct)

Pubic tubercle

Inferior ramus

Superior ramus

Which part of the hip bone is described as the inferior and posterior component?

Pubis

Ilium

Pubic crest

Ischium (correct)

What does the pubic crest belong to?

Ischium

Pubic tubercle

Pubis (correct)

Ilium

Which pelvis contains the rectum and sex organs in both sexes?

True (Lesser) Pelvis Signup and view all the answers

'Pelvic axis' is a path associated with which process?

Childbirth Signup and view all the answers

What lies above the pelvic brim?

False (Greater) Pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the pelvic outlet during childbirth?

To accommodate the fetal head Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of the female pelvis when compared to the male pelvis?

Wider and shallower Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is part of the anterior group of muscles that move the thigh?

Rectus femoris Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the Tensor fascie latae muscle?

Lesser trochanter of femur Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle provides flexion and lateral rotation of the thigh?

Iliacus Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of the male pelvis when compared to the female pelvis?

Greater than 100° subpubic angle Signup and view all the answers

Which group of muscles provides support for the body during locomotion?

Anterior group of muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle originates from the transverse process & body of lumbar vertebrae?

Psoas major Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the pelvic inlet of males and females?

>100° subpubic angle in males Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is the longest flexor and rotator muscle of the thigh?

Superior illiac spine Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Rectus femoris muscle?

Extends & flexes thigh at a hip joint Signup and view all the answers

Which structure provides cutaneous innervation to the calf of the leg and plantar surface of the foot?

Lumbar Plexus Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Tensor fasciae latae muscle?

Flexes & abducts thigh medially at hip joint Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve provides innervation to only the thigh?

Obturator nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the insertion point of the Rectus femoris muscle?

Tibial tuberosity Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the anterior thigh muscles, including the quadriceps femoris and iliopsoas?

Femoral Nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the obturator nerve?

Supplying motor function to the adductor muscles of the thigh Signup and view all the answers

Which bone is considered the smallest in the Osa coxae?

Ischium Signup and view all the answers

What structure unites both Osa coxae anteriorly?

Pubis Symphysis Signup and view all the answers

'Greater sciatic notch' is a notable feature for which structure?

Ischial Spine Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the adductor muscles of the thigh?

Obturator Nerve Signup and view all the answers

'Iliac crest' is commonly referred to as:

'Hip Pointer' Signup and view all the answers

'Rectus femoris' is primarily responsible for:

Knee Extension Signup and view all the answers

Which structure divides the false pelvis from the true pelvis?

Pelvic brim Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the iliacus muscle?

Iliac fossa Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates only thigh muscles?