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Which bony landmark interacts with the head of the femur to create the coxal joint?

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Acetabulum

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Which ligaments have attachments to the innominate bone to create the Greater and Lesser sciatic foramen?

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Sacrotuberous and Sacrospinous ligaments

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Which of the following ligaments acts to prevent lateral tilting of the pelvis?

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Iliolumbar ligament

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The strongest ligament of the body that prevents hyperextension of the hip is called?

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Iliofemoral ligament

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How many joints exist within the pelvic girdle?

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9

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The main actions of the internal oblique muscles are?

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Trunk flexion, lateral flexion and rotation

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Sometimes TrPs can be perpetuated by gastrointestinal distress and vice versa. The term for this is called

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Somatovisceral/ Viscerosomatic

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When patients experience discomfort when palpating trigger points in the abdominals, you can quickly differentiate between muscular and visceral pain by:

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Have the patient raise their legs slightly to activate muscles. If the pain INCREASES, most likely it is trigger point related. If it DECREASES, it may be visceral.

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A patient suffering from trigger points in their abdominals May experience which of the following symptoms?

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Heartburn
Diarrhea
Gas/Bloating

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The muscle most responsible for holding the abdominal contents in place and aiding in forced expiration is the:

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Transverse Abdominis

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Which of the following symptoms is Not characteristic of the Paraspinal muscles?

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Numbness traveling up and down the spine

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Which of the following is Not part of the Erector Spinae Group?

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Spinalis

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Extension of the hip would lengthen the Iliopsoas

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False

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What is the bilateral function of the Erector Spinae Group?

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Extension of the vertebral column

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Which referral pattern most closely describes the Iliopsoas

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Unilaterally, up & down the lumbar spine

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Quadratus Lumborum TrPs can mimic the following injuries/conditions, except?

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Coccygodynia

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A patient with active TrPs in Quadratus Lumborum would likely complain of pain in which areas?

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SI joint, iliac crest, &greater trochanter

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What test can be used to determine weakness in the Gluteus Medius?

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Trendelenburg’s Test

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Which gluteal muscle has the ability to flex & extend the hip (but not simultaneously)?

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Gluteus Medius

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To locate both gluteus medius & minimus I’m a side lying positing, you could ask your client to perform:

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Hip Abduction

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What is the nickname of Gluteus Maximus?

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Swimmer’s Nemesis

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Gluteus Minimus lies deep to which muscle?

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Gluteus Medius

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Locating the coccyx, the posterior 2inches of the iliac crest & gluteal tuberosity will help you to outline which muscle?

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Gluteus Maximus

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Gluteus Minimus often mimics what condition?

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Sciatica

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Lateral rotation of the hip would _____ the gluteus Maximus
Shorten
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Which best describes the pain referral for Piriformis?
SI joint, Gluteal & posterior thigh
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The Sciatic Nerve passes anteriorly to which muscle?
Piriformis
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The pelvic floor muscles along with the Deep lateral rotators can create which symptoms?
All; pin in rectum, coccyx, sexual pain & dysfunction
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What is the nickname for the Piriformis?
Double Devil
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What is the common lateral attachment for all 6 Deep lateral Rotators?
Greater trochanter
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The Hamstrings are innervated by which nerve?
Sciatic Nerve
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What is the common attachment site for a 3 “true” Hamstring Muscle?
Ischial Tuberosity
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What is the nickname for the Hamstring Group?
Chair Seat Victims
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The TFL attaches into the Iliotibial Band with which other muscle?
Gluteus Maximus
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What condition does the TFL commonly mimic?
Trochanteric Burisitis
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What are two actions common to all the muscles of the ADDuctor group?
Hip adduction & medial rotation of the hip
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Which is the most commonly ruptured Adductor muscle?
Adductor Longus
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Which of the ADDuctors acts as a synergist with Hamstrings at the hip?
Adductor Magnus
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ABduction of the hip would ____ the adductor longus & brevis
Lengthen
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When active TrPs are present, which of the Adductor muscle(s) can mimic shin splints?
Adductor Longus & Brevis
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Which muscle pairing cross (&therefore move) Lumbosacral joint?
Paraspinals & Abdominals
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Which of the following is a possible cause of scoliosis?
All; small hemipelvis, compensation with in the musculature of spine, Lower Limb length inequality
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A traditional forward head posture indicates which of the following?
Over lengthened Anterior neck & posterior shoulders with over shortened posterior neck & chest muscles
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The term for a lateral S-curve in the spine is called?
Scoliosis
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Which of the following ranges of motion occurs In The frontal plane?
Lateral Flexion
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Anterior slipping of one vertebrae above & below another is called?
Spondylolisthesis
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It is important for us to collaborate with another health care provider, for the patient to control & strengthen the muscles stabilizing the lumbar spine to prevent or rehabilitate a Spondylolis
True
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The “ Scotty dog’s collar” is located at which landmark on the vertebrae?
Pars interarticularis
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Compressive loading of the Z joint with increased Anterior &/or Posterior shear is a common MOI for which condition?
Facet syndrome
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As spinal segments progress downward they grow increasingly larger to accommodate the upright posture of the body & to contribute in weight bearing
True
51
The facets of the lumbar spine are oriented at 90 degrees & are designed to restrict which movement?
Rotation
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The primary MOI of a HNP is a combination of which two movements?
Flexion & Torsion
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A protrusion or the Nucleus Pulposus through a portion or whole of the Annulus Fibrosis is called
Herniation
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The outer periphery of the intervertebral disk is composed of strong fibrosis tissue called?
Annulus Fibrosis
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Which is the most commonly herniated disc?
L4-L5
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The Hamstrings Group has an attachment onto which ligament & therfore can play a role in the SI joint dysfunction?
Sacrotuberous ligament
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If a straight leg raise causes pain between 70 & 90 degrees, which of the following problems is indicated?
SI joint pathology
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Which of the following muscles does not have a direct attachment to the thoracolumbar fascia?
External oblique- has fascial connection as opposed to direct attachment
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What 2 movements is the SI joint capable of performing?
Nutation & counternutation
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Which of the following is Not common cause of snapping hip?
Adductor magnus moving over Ischial tuberosity
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What movements should be avoided in a patient with full hip replacement?
All; flexion of the hip beyond 90 degrees, internal rotation, adduction across midline
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Inflammation at the site where Gluteus Medius inserts is known as?
Trochanteric Bursitis
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Which is the strongest ligament in the hip?
Iliofemoral ligament

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