The Pelvis and Thigh

Anterior translation of the tibia on the femur is restricted by the:

• Oblique popliteal ligament

• Anterior cruciate ligament

• Patellar ligament

• Posterior cruciate ligament

• None of the above

Which muscle(s) are innovated by the sciatic nerve?

• Semimembranosus

• Vastus intermedius

• Tensor fasciae latae

• Gracilis

• None of the above

What type of joint is the hip joint?

• Synovial hinge joint

• Synovial ball-and-socket joint

• Fibrous saddle joint

• Fibrous ball-and-socket joint

The tendon of biceps femoris inserts onto the:

• Greater Trochanter

• Tibial tuberosity

• Base of the patella

• Head of the fibula

The main actions of the hamstring group are:

• Hip extension and knee extension

• Hip flexion and knee flexion

• Hip extension and knee flexion

• Hip flexion and knee extension

The ligament that joins the head of the femur to the acetabulum is called:

• Alar ligament

• Ligamentum teres

• Deltoid ligament

• Transverse ligament

• Ligamentum flavum

The medial supracondylar line/ridge is bony landmark of:

• Proximal femur

• Distal femur

• Proximal tibia

• Distal tibia

Which two bones are connected by an interosseous membrane:

• Pelvis and sacrum

• Femur and tibia

• Pelvis and femur

• Tibia and Fibula

Pes anserinus ("goose foot") refers to the conjoined tendons of which three muscles that insert onto the anteromedial proximal surface of the tibia, just below the tibial condyle?

• sartorius, semimembranosus, gracilis

• gracilis, semimembranosus, adductor longus

• semimembranosus, sartorius, semitendinosus

• sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus

When considering the patella, which of the following are true?

• The patella is sesamoid bone

• The patella does not affect movements of the knee joint

• The patella is a long bone

• The apex of the patella is its superior aspect