35 Questions
What is the most prominent feature of the Ischium?
Ischial tuberosity
Which part of the hip bone is described as the inferior and posterior component?
Ischium
What does the pubic crest belong to?
Pubis
Which pelvis contains the rectum and sex organs in both sexes?
True (Lesser) Pelvis
'Pelvic axis' is a path associated with which process?
Childbirth
What lies above the pelvic brim?
False (Greater) Pelvis
What is the significance of the pelvic outlet during childbirth?
To accommodate the fetal head
What is a distinguishing feature of the female pelvis when compared to the male pelvis?
Wider and shallower
Which muscle is part of the anterior group of muscles that move the thigh?
Rectus femoris
What is the origin of the Tensor fascie latae muscle?
Lesser trochanter of femur
Which muscle provides flexion and lateral rotation of the thigh?
Iliacus
What is a characteristic feature of the male pelvis when compared to the female pelvis?
Greater than 100° subpubic angle
Which group of muscles provides support for the body during locomotion?
Anterior group of muscles
Which muscle originates from the transverse process & body of lumbar vertebrae?
Psoas major
What is a key difference between the pelvic inlet of males and females?
>100° subpubic angle in males
Which muscle is the longest flexor and rotator muscle of the thigh?
Superior illiac spine
What is the function of the Rectus femoris muscle?
Extends & flexes thigh at a hip joint
Which structure provides cutaneous innervation to the calf of the leg and plantar surface of the foot?
Lumbar Plexus
What is the main function of the Tensor fasciae latae muscle?
Flexes & abducts thigh medially at hip joint
Which nerve provides innervation to only the thigh?
Obturator nerve
What is the insertion point of the Rectus femoris muscle?
Tibial tuberosity
Which nerve innervates the anterior thigh muscles, including the quadriceps femoris and iliopsoas?
Femoral Nerve
What is the main function of the obturator nerve?
Supplying motor function to the adductor muscles of the thigh
Which bone is considered the smallest in the Osa coxae?
Ischium
What structure unites both Osa coxae anteriorly?
Pubis Symphysis
'Greater sciatic notch' is a notable feature for which structure?
Ischial Spine
Which nerve innervates the adductor muscles of the thigh?
Obturator Nerve
'Iliac crest' is commonly referred to as:
'Hip Pointer'
'Rectus femoris' is primarily responsible for:
Knee Extension
Which structure divides the false pelvis from the true pelvis?
Pelvic brim
What is the origin of the iliacus muscle?
Iliac fossa
Which nerve innervates only thigh muscles?
Obturator nerve
What is the role of the iliotibial tract?
Insertion for anterior thigh muscles
What angle is the pubic arch in females?
Greater than 100 degrees
Which bone is considered a 'sitting bone'?
Ischium
Test your knowledge on the muscle attachment sites for the gluteal muscles in the buttock, as well as the anatomy of the hip bones including the Ilium, Ischium, and Pubis. Learn about the different parts and features of these bones.
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