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Which muscle is primarily responsible for the prominence of the buttock?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the prominence of the buttock?
- Gluteus maximus (correct)
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Piriformis
- Gluteus medius
What role does the tensor fasciae latae have in the gluteal region?
What role does the tensor fasciae latae have in the gluteal region?
- It stabilizes the ankle joint.
- It assists the gluteus maximus in maintaining the knee in the extended position. (correct)
- It maintains the hip flexion.
- It primarily abducts the hip.
Which structure is NOT associated with the lesser sciatic foramen?
Which structure is NOT associated with the lesser sciatic foramen?
- Nerve to obturator internus
- Pudendal nerve
- Internal pudendal artery
- Obturator externus muscle (correct)
Which muscle lies partly within the pelvis at its origin?
Which muscle lies partly within the pelvis at its origin?
What is the primary function of the obturator internus muscle?
What is the primary function of the obturator internus muscle?
What is the primary reason the gluteus maximus is ideal for intramuscular injections?
What is the primary reason the gluteus maximus is ideal for intramuscular injections?
What condition is characterized by an inflamed bursa associated with the gluteus maximus?
What condition is characterized by an inflamed bursa associated with the gluteus maximus?
Which nerves are responsible for supplying the gluteus medius and minimus muscles?
Which nerves are responsible for supplying the gluteus medius and minimus muscles?
What complication can arise from a poorly placed intramuscular injection into the gluteus maximus?
What complication can arise from a poorly placed intramuscular injection into the gluteus maximus?
Which of the following statements about bursitis is true?
Which of the following statements about bursitis is true?
What is a potential effect of poliomyelitis on the gluteus medius and minimus?
What is a potential effect of poliomyelitis on the gluteus medius and minimus?
Which branches are part of the common fibular nerve?
Which branches are part of the common fibular nerve?
What is the primary function of the gluteus medius and minimus during walking?
What is the primary function of the gluteus medius and minimus during walking?
Which muscles are primarily innervated by the sciatic nerve?
Which muscles are primarily innervated by the sciatic nerve?
What area does the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh primarily supply?
What area does the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh primarily supply?
Which of the following nerves provides sensation to the skin on the sole of the foot?
Which of the following nerves provides sensation to the skin on the sole of the foot?
Which muscle is NOT innervated by the branches of the sciatic nerve?
Which muscle is NOT innervated by the branches of the sciatic nerve?
Which nerve is responsible for innervating the abductor digiti minimi?
Which nerve is responsible for innervating the abductor digiti minimi?
The common fibular nerve typically provides branches that mainly affect which region?
The common fibular nerve typically provides branches that mainly affect which region?
What is a major function of the tibial nerve in relation to the lower limb?
What is a major function of the tibial nerve in relation to the lower limb?
What is the main contribution of the sciatic nerve in the gluteal region?
What is the main contribution of the sciatic nerve in the gluteal region?
Which of the following nerves supplies the upper lateral quadrant of the posterior surface of the right lower limb?
Which of the following nerves supplies the upper lateral quadrant of the posterior surface of the right lower limb?
What is the primary function of the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments in the gluteal region?
What is the primary function of the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments in the gluteal region?
Which nerve innervates the skin over the coccyx?
Which nerve innervates the skin over the coccyx?
What structure does the iliotibial tract support?
What structure does the iliotibial tract support?
Which area is supplied by branches from the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh?
Which area is supplied by branches from the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh?
What characteristic makes the superficial fascia thicker in women?
What characteristic makes the superficial fascia thicker in women?
Where does the iliotibial tract attach below?
Where does the iliotibial tract attach below?
What is the function of the deep fascia in the lower limb?
What is the function of the deep fascia in the lower limb?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for extending the hip joint and laterally rotating it?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for extending the hip joint and laterally rotating it?
What is the common nerve root supply for the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus?
What is the common nerve root supply for the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus?
Which muscle assists the gluteus maximus in extending the knee joint?
Which muscle assists the gluteus maximus in extending the knee joint?
Which muscle has its origin on the inner surface of the obturator membrane?
Which muscle has its origin on the inner surface of the obturator membrane?
What is the primary action of the piriformis muscle?
What is the primary action of the piriformis muscle?
Which two muscles share the same insertion on the greater trochanter of the femur?
Which two muscles share the same insertion on the greater trochanter of the femur?
Where does the sciatic nerve emerge from the pelvis?
Where does the sciatic nerve emerge from the pelvis?
Which of the following muscles is NOT considered a lateral rotator of the thigh at the hip joint?
Which of the following muscles is NOT considered a lateral rotator of the thigh at the hip joint?
What forms the greater sciatic foramen?
What forms the greater sciatic foramen?
Which structure does NOT exit through the greater sciatic foramen?
Which structure does NOT exit through the greater sciatic foramen?
Which statement about lymph drainage in the right lower limb is accurate?
Which statement about lymph drainage in the right lower limb is accurate?
What is the correct function of the lesser sciatic foramen?
What is the correct function of the lesser sciatic foramen?
Which muscle is associated with the greater sciatic foramen?
Which muscle is associated with the greater sciatic foramen?
What do the deep inguinal lymph nodes primarily drain into?
What do the deep inguinal lymph nodes primarily drain into?
Which ligaments contribute to the formation of the greater sciatic foramen?
Which ligaments contribute to the formation of the greater sciatic foramen?
Which nerve exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen?
Which nerve exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen?
Which tarsal bone does NOT articulate with the tibia and fibula?
Which tarsal bone does NOT articulate with the tibia and fibula?
What structure is primarily supported by the sustentaculum tali?
What structure is primarily supported by the sustentaculum tali?
Which of the following is true about the talus?
Which of the following is true about the talus?
Which tarsal bones ossify before birth?
Which tarsal bones ossify before birth?
Where does the tendo calcaneus attach?
Where does the tendo calcaneus attach?
What is the primary role of the first metatarsal bone?
What is the primary role of the first metatarsal bone?
Which feature characterizes the sulcus tali of the talus?
Which feature characterizes the sulcus tali of the talus?
How are the cuneiform bones described?
How are the cuneiform bones described?
Which part of the talus articulates with the tibia?
Which part of the talus articulates with the tibia?
The tuberosity of the navicular bone is located in front of which anatomical landmark?
The tuberosity of the navicular bone is located in front of which anatomical landmark?
What common injury is associated with the body of the talus?
What common injury is associated with the body of the talus?
What is the clinical significance of the sulcus calcanei?
What is the clinical significance of the sulcus calcanei?
Which condition commonly affects the fifth metatarsal?
Which condition commonly affects the fifth metatarsal?
Which of the following statements about phalanges is true?
Which of the following statements about phalanges is true?
What structural description best fits the body of the talus?
What structural description best fits the body of the talus?
Which muscle tendon attaches to the dorsal aspect of the foot?
Which muscle tendon attaches to the dorsal aspect of the foot?
What is the primary function of the metatarsal bones?
What is the primary function of the metatarsal bones?
Which structure forms a tunnel in the articulated foot?
Which structure forms a tunnel in the articulated foot?
Which bone does the head of the talus articulate with?
Which bone does the head of the talus articulate with?
What is the orientation of the first metatarsal bone relative to the other metatarsals?
What is the orientation of the first metatarsal bone relative to the other metatarsals?
Which muscle does NOT attach to the plantar aspect of the foot?
Which muscle does NOT attach to the plantar aspect of the foot?
Which of the following is a function of the plantar interossei?
Which of the following is a function of the plantar interossei?
What is unique about the sulcus tali?
What is unique about the sulcus tali?
What forms the greater sciatic foramen?
What forms the greater sciatic foramen?
Which of the following structures directly exits the greater sciatic foramen?
Which of the following structures directly exits the greater sciatic foramen?
What is the primary drainage route for lymph from the superficial tissues of the right lower limb?
What is the primary drainage route for lymph from the superficial tissues of the right lower limb?
Which layer of fascia attaches to the deep fascia approximately a fingerbreadth below the inguinal ligament?
Which layer of fascia attaches to the deep fascia approximately a fingerbreadth below the inguinal ligament?
What is the relationship of the saphenous opening in the deep fascia to the femoral sheath?
What is the relationship of the saphenous opening in the deep fascia to the femoral sheath?
Which nerves exit through the greater sciatic foramen?
Which nerves exit through the greater sciatic foramen?
What is the arrangement of superficial and deep inguinal lymph nodes relative to the saphenous opening?
What is the arrangement of superficial and deep inguinal lymph nodes relative to the saphenous opening?
What is the significance of the lymph drainage arrangements for the lower limb?
What is the significance of the lymph drainage arrangements for the lower limb?
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Study Notes
Gluteal Region and Muscles
- Gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body, ideal for intramuscular injections; these should be administered in the upper outer quadrant of the buttock to avoid the sciatic nerve.
- Bursitis involves inflammation of the bursa, which can become painful and is common in the gluteal region.
- Superior gluteal nerve (L4, 5, S1) innervates gluteus medius and minimus; paralysis from poliomyelitis affects pelvic tilting during walking.
Sciatic Nerve
- Composed of L4, 5, S1, 2, 3 roots; it is the largest nerve in the body, emerging from the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen.
- Has two main branches: the tibial nerve and common fibular nerve, innervating muscles and skin across the lower limb.
- Related structures include the biceps femoris, gastrocnemius, and various deep flexor muscles of the leg.
Gluteal Muscles and Nerve Supply
- Gluteus maximus extends and laterally rotates the hip, with actions supported by the iliotibial tract at the knee.
- Gluteus medius and minimus abduct the thigh and assist in pelvic stability during locomotion.
- Other significant muscles include piriformis (lateral rotator) and tensor fasciae latae (helps extend the knee).
Talus and Foot Anatomy
- The talus articulates with the navicular in the front and the calcaneum below; it has a body, neck, and head structure critical for ankle movement.
- Fractures commonly occur in the talus neck due to dorsiflexion or from jumping, leading to displacement restraints provided by the malleoli.
- Other tarsal bones include the navicular, cuboid, and cuneiforms, contributing to foot structure and movement.
Metatarsal and Phalanx Structure
- Metatarsals possess proximal bases, a central shaft, and distal heads, crucial for weight support, especially the first metatarsal.
- Each toe has three phalanges, except the big toe, which has two, forming the digits of the foot.
Ligaments and Foramina
- The greater sciatic foramen enables the exit of multiple vital structures from the pelvis, including nerves and blood vessels.
- The lesser sciatic foramen allows access into the perineum, supporting the functionality of specific muscles and ligaments for locomotion.
Clinical Applications
- Talus fractures often occur from high impacts, while calcaneum fractures result from body weight compressing the bone during falls.
- Metatarsal stress fractures are prevalent in runners, typically occurring in the second to fourth metatarsal due to repetitive strain.
Lymphatic Drainage
- Lymph drainage of the lower limb travels through superficial and deep inguinal nodes, ultimately emptying into external iliac nodes, vital for immune function.
Fascia and Nerve Supply
- Superficial and deep fascia play crucial roles in providing structure and distributing forces across the lower limb during movement, while cutaneous nerves supply sensation to the skin over the gluteal and lower limb areas.
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