WEEK 8 MCQs Flashcards
The superior gluteal nerve supplies what muscles?
Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fascia lata
What branch of the lumbar plexus supplies the skin over the femoral triangle?
Femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve
What nerve is entrapped in the clinical syndrome ‘meralgia paresthetica’.
Lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
Which muscle in the medial thigh is partly supplied by the tibial nerve?
Adductor magnus
Where is the safe area for deep gluteal intramuscular injection?
Upper lateral gluteal quadrant
What nerve supplies the superior gemellus muscle?
Nerve to obturator internus
The Pes anserine insertion includes tendons of which three muscles?
Sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus
What essential actions do the deep glutei of the grounded lower limb perform during gait?
Upward tilt and forward rotation of pelvis on the opposite side.
The most distal site of cutaneous innervation of the femoral nerve is the skin of the
Medial border of foot
What myotome does the efferent loop of the patella tendon reflex test?
L3,4
What nerve supplies the short head of biceps femoris?
Common peroneal part of sciatic nerve
What is the upper proximal attachment of sartorius?
Anterior superior iliac spine
What is the most commonly injured hamstring muscle?
Biceps femoris (LH)
Where do the majority (75%) of gluteus maximus fibres insert?
Iliotibial band
What muscle forms the medial boundary of the femoral triangle?
Adductor longus
