Quizzes Review

Question 1

Which is the correct vertebral levels for the sciatic nerve thus contributing to the symptoms of true sciatica?

Answer 1

L4 - S3 how far to S3

Question 2

What is a function of gastrocnemius?

Answer 2

Plantarflexion of the foot

Question 3

What are the functions of the quadriceps muscles as an entire group?

Answer 3

Hip flexion and knee knee extension

Question 4

What type of rotation does the gluteus minimus perform most proficiently?

Answer 4

Medial rotation

Question 5

What are functions of the hamstring muscle group?

Answer 5

Extension of the hip and flexion of the knee

Question 6

What are attachment sites for thebiceps femoris long head?

Answer 6

Ischial tuberosity and fibula

Question 7

What are two functions of the adductor Magnus?

Answer 7

Adduction and medial rotation of the leg at the hip

Question 8

What is a ruptured disc?

Answer 8

Protruding beyond the vertebral body may or may not be symptomatic. The annular fibers are weakened the nucleus seeps into the annular fibers.

Question 9

A narrowing in the space of the spinal canal

Answer 9

Stenosis

Question 10

What are the two compartments of the lower leg?

Answer 10

Superficial and deep

Question 11

What muscles are in the superficial compartment?

Answer 11

Gastrocnemius And Soleus

Question 12

What muscles are in the deep compartment?

Answer 12

Tibialis posterior, flexor hallicis longus, flexor digitorum longus, popliteus

Question 13

Bony attachments include the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebra, the 12th rib and the iliac crest

Answer 13

Quadratus lumborum

Question 14

Attachment is at the ischial tuberosity

Answer 14

Biceps femoris

Question 15

Contributes to the stability of the pelvis

Answer 15

Sacro tuberous ligament

Question 16

Keeps L5 from sliding forward over the sacrum

Answer 16

Iliolumbar ligament

Question 17

Assist with extension of the spine

Answer 17

Quadratus lumborum

Question 18

Attaches from the transverse process of L5 to the iliac crest

Answer 18

Iliolumbar ligament

Question 19

Function is to help extend the hip

Answer 19

Biceps femoris

Question 20

What are the three muscles that attach at the pes anserine?

Answer 20

Sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus

Question 21

What are the four quadriceps muscles?

Answer 21

Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius

Question 22

What are the six lateral rotator muscles of the hip?

Answer 22

Piriformis, quadratusfemoris, gemellus superior and inferior, obturator internus and externus

Question 23

List the four quadriceps muscles

Answer 23

Rectus femoris, vastus laterallis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius

Question 24

What is the function of the quadriceps muscle group?

Answer 24

Extension of the knee

Question 25

What are the four ligaments of the knee?

Answer 25

Anterior Cruciate ligament, posterior Cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament

Question 26

What muscles attach at and around the patella

Answer 26

Rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius

Question 27

What are the four muscles in the interior compartment of the lower leg?

Answer 27

Tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, fibularis tertius

Question 28

What is chondromalacia

Answer 28

When the cartilage on the posterior of the patella is damaged or deteriorated. “Runners knee”

Question 29

What causes?Chrondromalacia

Answer 29

Overuse or injury often happens to runners or other athletes

Question 30

What muscle is most commonly involved with shin splints

Answer 30

Tibialis anterior

Question 31

Describe three specific descriptions associated with varicose veins

Answer 31

Achy, burning, throbbing, swollen