Anatomy & Injuries to the Thigh, Hip and Pelvis

The pelvis is a place for muscle attachment of the (a)   and trunk.

• Arm

• Thigh

• Neck

• Foot

The pelvis is described as (a)   and stable.

• Weak

• Strong

• Fragile

• Brittle

Which of the following is not a function of ligaments?

• Connect bones

• Provide flexibility

• Produce movement

What is the function of the 'Patellar surface' on the femur?

• Connects to the hip

• Articulates with the patella

• Supports the fibula

• Attaches to muscles

What is the role of the 'Lateral epicondyle' on the femur?

• Muscle attachment

• Joint articulation

• Ligament attachment

• Bone growth

Which muscle is part of the hip flexors?

• Gluteus maximus

• Psoas major

• Semimembranosus

• Biceps femoris

Which of the following muscles is a knee flexor?

• Rectus femoris

• Vastus lateralis

• Hamstrings

• Vastus medialis

The Quadriceps are part of the knee​ (a)  

• Flexors
• Stabilizers

• Rotators

• Extensors.

Which of the following is not a part of the quadriceps?

• Rectus femoris

• Vastus lateralis

• Semitendinosus

• Vastus medialis

The muscle that is located at the top of the anterior thigh and hip that assists in hip flexion is the (a)   .

• Psoas major
• Gracilis

• Sartorius

• Tensor fascia lata