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Intro to the Thigh, Hip and Pelvis

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The group of muscles inserting in a common tendon to the patella


a)

Quadriceps

b)

Coccyx

c)

Hamstrings

d)

Adductor Muscle Group

2.

During a soccer game, Benjamin feels a sudden stability in his hip as he pivots to kick the ball. Which structure provides this stability to the hip joint during movement?

a)

Femur

b)

Ligaments

c)

Tendons

d)

Pelvic Girdle

3.

Support spine, transfer weight, muscle attachment, protect viscera:

a)

Functional anatomy of the hip

b)

Prevention of thigh injuries

c)

Functions of the Pelvis

d)

Functions of the Thigh

4.

During a high school soccer training session, Coach Taylor notices that one of the players, Mason, is at risk of thigh injuries. All of the following are techniques Coach Taylor could use to prevent thigh injuries in Mason except:

a)

Maintaining full strength

b)

Decreasing ROM (Range of Motion)

c)

Using thigh pads in collision sports

d)

Increasing Flexibility

5.

Composed of 5 fused vertebrae between innominate bones:

a)

Ilium

b)

Sacrum

c)

Coccyx

d)

Iliopsoas

6.

The hip must be able to withstand forces up to ​ (a)   times body weight during running.

Choose from the below words
5
4
6
3
10
7.

The longest and strongest bone designed for support and mobility:

a)

Tibia

b)

Humerus

c)

Femur

d)

Spinal Column

8.

The hip is a true ​ (a)   joint.

Choose from the below words
ball and socket
saddle
fibrous
hinge
pivot
9.

This structure is located on the lateral thigh and is attached to the tensor fascia latae and the gluteus maximus.

a)

Rectus Femoris

b)

Biceps Femoris

c)

Gluteus Medius

d)

IT Band

10.

During a school sports day, the coach, Jackson, explains to Elijah and Charlotte about a specific muscle that crosses both the hip and knee joints. Which muscle is he referring to?

a)

Vastus Lateralis

b)

Vastus Medialis

c)

Rectus Femoris

d)

Biceps Femoris

11.

Which bone is NOT part of the pelvic girdle?

a)

Ilium

b)

Sacrum

c)

Ischium

d)

Femur

e)

Pubis

12.

These bones ossify and fuse very early in life to form the innominate bones: check all that apply

a)

sacrum

b)

coccyx

c)

ilium

d)

ischium

e)

pubis

13.

The hip joint is formed by the ​ (a)   bones?

Choose from the below words
femur and innominate
Sacrum and ilium
femur and pubis
sacrum and acetabulum
14.

During a university anatomy class, Daniel is asked to identify which of the following is NOT part of the thigh musculature?

a)

Adductors

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Quadriceps

d)

Iliopsoas

15.

The sacrum

16.

Neck of the femur

17.

Ilium

18.

Ischium

19.

Pubis

20.

Coccyx

21.

Sartorius

22.

Rectus Femoris

23.

Gluteus Maximus

24.

Biceps Femoris

25.

Hamstring attachment on the pelvis

26.

The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles lie on the ​ (a)   aspect of the posterior thigh.

Choose from the below words
medial
lateral
proximal
anterior
distal
27.

During a thigh assessment, which structures should be palpated for pain and tenderness. Check all that apply

a)

anterior soft tissue

b)

medial soft tissue

c)

bony landmarks

d)

Anterior tibilalis

e)

IT Band

28.

When performing the observation section of a thigh assessment, which of the following would not apply?

a)

Postural symmetry

b)

pain description

c)

skin color

d)

deformity

e)

Limping

29.

Match the following

a)

Anterior thigh Muscles

1.

Rectus femoris, Sartorius

b)

Lateral Thigh Muscles

2.

Tensor Fascia, IT Band

c)

Medial Thigh Muscles

3.

Gracilis, Adductors

d)

Posterior Thigh Muscles

4.

Semimembranosus, Biceps Femoris

30.

The hip can move in _ planes.

(a)