ENS 303 Exam 3 Hip and Pelvis Review

What bone is nicknamed the "sit bone"?

• ilium

• ischium

• sacrum

• pubis

When someone has coxa vara, they are also more likely to have _____ as well.

• coxa valga

• genu varum

• genu valgum

• genu retroversion

When performing locomotion, what pelvic muscle provides stabilization to the pelvis in order to keep it level?

• gluteus medius

• gluteus minimus

• gluteus maximus

• piriformis

What muscle originates on the iliac crest, attaches to the illiotibial tract, and aids in hip flexion, abduction, and medial rotation?

• gluteus minimus

• pectineus

• gracilis

• tensor fascia late

When someone presents with "duck feet", or toes pointed out, they have _______.

• coxa vara

• coxa valga

• hip retroversion

• hip anteversion

Lower crossed syndrome has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

• weak glutes

• weak erector spinae muscles

• weak core

• tight hip flexors

True or False: coxa valga is described as the decreased angle between the femoral head and shaft.

• True

• False

in gait analysis, what does the Trendelenburg sign show us?

• weak gluteus medius

• tight gluteus medius

• weak gluteus minimus

• tight gluteus minimus

What muscles originates on the iliac fossa, inserts on the lesser trochanter, and performs hip and trunk flexion, as well as anteriorly tilts the pelvis?

• psoas major

• adductor magnus

• pectineus

• iliacus

True or False: The AIIS on the iliac crest is the landmark that is most commonly palpated to identify pelvic symmetry.

• True

• False