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Which muscle mainly abducts the thigh and steadies the pelvis on the leg when the opposite leg is raised?
Which muscle mainly abducts the thigh and steadies the pelvis on the leg when the opposite leg is raised?
- Gluteus minimus
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus medius (correct)
- Tensor fasciae lata
Which nerve supplies the gluteus maximus muscle?
Which nerve supplies the gluteus maximus muscle?
- Sciatic nerve
- Inferior gluteal nerve (correct)
- Superior gluteal nerve
- Femoral nerve
What is the origin of the tensor fasciae latae muscle?
What is the origin of the tensor fasciae latae muscle?
- Pubis
- Ischium
- Femur
- Ilium (correct)
Where do most fibers of the gluteus maximus muscle insert?
Where do most fibers of the gluteus maximus muscle insert?
Which nerve supplies the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles?
Which nerve supplies the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles?
Which muscle is responsible for lateral rotation of the thigh?
Which muscle is responsible for lateral rotation of the thigh?
What is the main action of the inferior gluteal nerve?
What is the main action of the inferior gluteal nerve?
What is the nerve supply for the piriformis muscle?
What is the nerve supply for the piriformis muscle?
Which nerve injury can lead to a Trendelenburg gait?
Which nerve injury can lead to a Trendelenburg gait?
Where should an intramuscular gluteal injection be administered to avoid injury to the sciatic nerve and neurovascular structures?
Where should an intramuscular gluteal injection be administered to avoid injury to the sciatic nerve and neurovascular structures?
Which muscle is not part of the hamstring group?
Which muscle is not part of the hamstring group?
Which muscle originates from the ischial tuberosity?
Which muscle originates from the ischial tuberosity?
What is the action of the biceps femoris muscle?
What is the action of the biceps femoris muscle?
What is the clinical correlate of hamstring strains?
What is the clinical correlate of hamstring strains?
What is the function of the superior gemellus muscle?
What is the function of the superior gemellus muscle?
