Lab 5

Question 1

What are the 3 functions of the patella?

Answer 1

1) strengthens quadriceps tendon
2) protects anterior surface of knee joints
3) anatomical pulley to increase contraction force of quadriceps femoris

Question 2

What muscle originates at the soleal line?

Answer 2

soleus muscle

Question 3

What are the 2 joints of the pelvis?

Answer 3

Sacroiliac joint, Pubic Symphysis joint

Question 4

What are the ligaments of the pelvis?

Answer 4

Sacroiliac, sacrotuberous, sacrospinous ligaments

Question 5

Full classification of the pubic symphysis joint

Answer 5

Amphiarthrotic cartilaginous symphysis joint

Question 6

The inferior pubic rami along with the pubic symphysis forms the ____

Answer 6

pubic arch

Question 7

Tibia and Fibula articulating with talus bone to form ____

Answer 7

Talocrural joint

Question 8

Ligament on the medial ankle

Answer 8

Deltoid ligament

Question 9

3 lateral ligaments of ankle

Answer 9

1) Anterior talofibular ligament
2) Posterior talofibular ligament
3) Calcaneofibular ligament

Question 10

Full class. of proximal tibiofibular joint

Answer 10

Di. Syn. multiaxial planar joint

Question 11

What joint is responsible for the inversion and eversion movement

Answer 11

subtalar joint

Question 12

Arches of the foot

Answer 12

1) longitudinal arch

2) transverse arch

Question 13

lateral rotator group

Answer 13

1) piriformis
2) obturators
3) gemelli
4) quadratus femoris

Question 14

The calcaneal tendon is a common insertion of what 2 muscles?

Answer 14

gastrocnemius m., soleus m.,

Question 15

Why are the femur and lower limb bones thicker and stronger than other bones in the body?

Answer 15

Need bigger size because of amount of weight being put on it

Question 16

Why is the neck of femur a common site for fracture?

Answer 16

It’s the smallest part of the femur

Question 17

function of menisci

Answer 17

cushion, absorb shock, reduce friction,

Question 18

Function of anterior & posterior cruciate ligaments

Answer 18

limits ant/post movement and maintains alignment of femoral and tibial condyles

Question 19

How do the ilium, ischium,and pubis change throughout life?

Answer 19

They fuse together

Question 20

The head of fibula articulates with ____

Answer 20

Head of lateral margin of tibia

Question 21

Why is the fibula small?

Answer 21

It is not as weight baring. Not a part of knee joint so it doesn’t transfer weight to ankle

Question 22

Angles of femora on skeleton differ from male and females. Why?

Answer 22

Females have wider hips so will generate more angle. Males won’t generate an angle

Question 23

lig of hip joint

Answer 23

iliofemoral, pubofemoral, ischiofemoral lig.