Cadavers in Motion: Hips and Legs CEU Quiz
Which is one of the attachment points of the gluteus maximus?
- iliac crest
- greater trochanter
- anterior superior iliac spine
What is the action of the gluteus maximus at the hip?
- extension
- internal rotation
- flexion
Which is a function of the piriformis?
- flexes the hip
- internally rotates the femur
- stabilizes the femur during abduction
Which is a potential problem the piriformis contributes to?
- compression of the sciatic nerve
- inflammation of trochanter
- hip dysplasia
Which is one of the roles of the adductor Magnus muscle?
- knee flexion
- hip extension
- hip horizontal abduction
How far ahead of the toes should the PVC pipe be placed to assess ankle dorsiflexion using the knee-to-wall test?
- forearm length
- foot length
- fist-width
Where should the right foot be placed relative to the left foot if the ankle tilt drill is being performed on the right ankle?
- slightly behind the left foot
- slightly in front of the left foot
- in line with the left foot
What is the recommended order of exercises if the misalignment is identified during the squat test?
- tibial rotations, knee circles, knee internal/external rotations
- knee internal/external rotations, knee circles, tibial rotations
- knee circles, tibial rotations, knee internal/external rotations
During the hip pendulum drill, to what angle should the knee be brought?
- 30°
- 60°
- 90°
What is the purpose of the hip pendulum drill?
- increase the mobility of the hips
- decrease pain in the hips
- produce relaxation of the hips