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What is the iliotibial tract?
What is the iliotibial tract?
- A group of muscles that attach to the tibial condyles
- A thin layer of connective tissue that covers the muscles of the thigh
- A thickened band of fascia lata that descends along the medial margin of the limb (correct)
- A ligament that connects the patella to the tibia
Which of the following is NOT an attachment site for the iliotibial tract?
Which of the following is NOT an attachment site for the iliotibial tract?
- Tubercle of iliac crest
- Anterolateral tubercle of the lateral condyle of tibia
- Patella
- Medial epicondyle of femur (correct)
What is the function of the tensor fasciae latae and gluteus maximus muscles in relation to the iliotibial tract?
What is the function of the tensor fasciae latae and gluteus maximus muscles in relation to the iliotibial tract?
- They assist in adduction of the thigh
- They prevent lateral displacement of the proximal end of the femur away from the acetabulum (correct)
- They stabilize the hip joint by preventing medial displacement of the proximal end of the femur
- They hold the tibial condyles in flexion
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