Lecture 9: Lower Limb: Recall Activity

1. What does the ligament of head of femur connects acetabular fossa to?
6. Gluteus minimus inserts on the anterior surface of which landmark on the femur?
7. Which of the hip rotator muscles only allow for lateral rotation of the femur?
8. Name of the raised rim on hips?
9. What aspect of the femur do the pectineal line and linea aspera lay on?
11. Which ligament’s fiber becomes twisted when the hip is extended?
12. The gluteus maximus, minimus, and medius all originate at which common place?
16. What nerve innervates the tensor fasciae latae, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus?
17. Ligament of head of femur attached the fovea to what landmark?
18. Name the abductors of the femur.
19. Which muscle originates at the anterior surface of the sacrum and inserts at the greater trochanter of the femur (superior border)?
21. Which bone covers the hemispherical head of femur?
22. Where on the acetabulum is the body weight transmitted?

2. Gluteus medius originates between the inferior and ________ gluteal lines.
3. Which bone is on the lateral side of the tibia?
4. Where does quadratus femoris insert?
5. Which muscle is located in between Gemellus superior and inferior?
10. What surface of acetabular fossa shaped like a moon?
13. What cartilage covers the articulating surfaces of the hip?
14. This muscle’s action is to extend and laterally rotate the femur (with it’s upper fibres) and abducts the femur (with it’s lower fibres).
15. The sesamoid bone held in place by tendons and ligaments.
20. Piriformis originates on the anterior surface of which landmark?