Deck 19: The Hip and Pelvis

Question 1

In the center of the pubis is the ____, which marks the line where the two sides of the pubis are fused.

A) ischium
B) obturator foramina
C) coccyx
D) symphysis

Answer 1

symphysis

Question 2

The coccyx is ____.

A) slightly flexible
B) attached to the cervical vertebrae
C) not susceptible to shock fracture
D) composed of two vertebrae

Answer 2

slightly flexible

Question 3

When treating quadriceps contusions, ____.

A) crutches should be used
B) ice should not be applied during the first 24 hours
C) compression is contraindicated
D) massage is recommended

Answer 3

crutches should be used

Question 4

Physicians typically prescribe a combination of RICE (rest, ice, compression, and ____), medication, and physical therapy for hamstring injuries.

A) endorphins
B) exercise
C) entertainment
D) elevation

Question 5

The pelvis is smaller, ____, and ____ in women as compared to men.

A) shorter, wider
B) shorter, narrower
C) longer, wider
D) longer, narrower

Question 6

The pelvis is a support structure for the body, and it transmits the weight of the appendicular skeleton to the lower limbs.

Question 7

Hip fracture treatment is completely standardized.

Question 8

Stress fractures of the femur usually occur in dancers.

Question 9

The ____ band is a thick band of fibrous tissue that runs down the outside of the leg.

A) iliosacral
B) iliotibial
C) coccygeal
D) tibiofemoral

Question 10

Nonsurgical treatment usually can heal hamstring strains.

Question 11

Muscles from the lower back, pelvis, and thigh contribute to strength and stability.

Question 12

Overuse injuries are the result of the cumulative effects of low-level stress on one particular area.

Question 13

Treatment of iliotibial band syndrome begins with analysis of the athlete's gait and training program.

Question 14

The hip joint is where the spherical head of the femur fits into the deep socket of the pelvis.

Question 15

Quadriceps contusions are the result of an indirect blow to the thigh.

Question 16

Muscles that assist in hip ____ are the iliopsoas, sartorius, pectineus, and rectus femoris.

A) flexion
B) adduction
C) abduction
D) extension

Question 17

The hamstrings are composed of ____ separate muscles.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Question 18

Completely tearing the muscles or separating them from their connective tendons is usually a serious injury, called a hamstring ____.

A) strain
B) tear
C) fracture
D) bursitis

Question 19

The most common cause of hip fractures is ____.

A) tackling
B) bursitis
C) falling
D) fighting

Question 20

In general, the term hamstring strain refers to completely tearing the muscles.

Question 21

Hip ____________________ strains may involve the rectus femoris and/or iliopsoas muscle.

Question 22

Match each statement with the correct item below:
adductor magnus

A)flexes the trunk
B)flexes and rotates the thigh medially
C)extends and rotates the thigh laterally
D)abducts and rotates the thigh medially
E)adducts and extends the thigh

Question 23

Match each statement with the correct item below:
psoas major

A)flexes the trunk
B)flexes and rotates the thigh medially
C)extends and rotates the thigh laterally
D)abducts and rotates the thigh medially
E)adducts and extends the thigh

Question 24

Match each statement with the correct item below:
psoas minor

A)flexes the trunk
B)flexes and rotates the thigh medially
C)extends and rotates the thigh laterally
D)abducts and rotates the thigh medially
E)adducts and extends the thigh

Question 25

Match each statement with the correct item below:
iliac fossa

A)allows the sciatic nerve to pass to the legs below
B)marks the upper ridge of the ilium
C)broad, slightly concave inner surface of the ilium
D)strongest joint in the human body
E)large openings in the ischium on either side of the pelvis

Question 26

The iliac crest ____________________, or "hip pointer," is a very painful injury caused by a direct blow to the hip.

Question 27

Stress fractures of the ____________________ occur most often in runners and dancers.

Question 28

____________________ ossificans is a very painful condition in which an ossifying mass (calcium deposit) forms within the muscle.

Question 29

Match each statement with the correct item below:
iliac crest

A)allows the sciatic nerve to pass to the legs below
B)marks the upper ridge of the ilium
C)broad, slightly concave inner surface of the ilium
D)strongest joint in the human body
E)large openings in the ischium on either side of the pelvis

Question 30

Typically, a(n) ____________________ strain is a grade I or II strain (mild or moderate) and is characterized by groin pain when running or kicking.

Question 31

Match each statement with the correct item below:
gluteus maximus

A)flexes the trunk
B)flexes and rotates the thigh medially
C)extends and rotates the thigh laterally
D)abducts and rotates the thigh medially
E)adducts and extends the thigh

Question 32

Match each statement with the correct item below:
greater sciatic notch

A)allows the sciatic nerve to pass to the legs below
B)marks the upper ridge of the ilium
C)broad, slightly concave inner surface of the ilium
D)strongest joint in the human body
E)large openings in the ischium on either side of the pelvis

Question 33

The ____________________ is a broad, flared bone that constitutes the upper and lateral sections of the pelvis.

Question 34

The ____________________ bears the body weight when sitting, and is attached to the pubis in front and to the ilium laterally and to the back.

Question 35

Match each statement with the correct item below:
obturator foramina

A)allows the sciatic nerve to pass to the legs below
B)marks the upper ridge of the ilium
C)broad, slightly concave inner surface of the ilium
D)strongest joint in the human body
E)large openings in the ischium on either side of the pelvis

Question 36

Match each statement with the correct item below:
gluteus minimus

A)flexes the trunk
B)flexes and rotates the thigh medially
C)extends and rotates the thigh laterally
D)abducts and rotates the thigh medially
E)adducts and extends the thigh

Question 37

The ____________________ is the portion of the vertebral column between the lumbar vertebrae and the structures of the coccyx.

Question 38

Match each statement with the correct item below:
hip

A)allows the sciatic nerve to pass to the legs below
B)marks the upper ridge of the ilium
C)broad, slightly concave inner surface of the ilium
D)strongest joint in the human body
E)large openings in the ischium on either side of the pelvis

Question 39

The muscle groups that compose the bulk of the thigh (quadriceps and ____________________) also assist in movement of the hip.

Question 40

The ____________________ is known as the tailbone.