Usahs Anatomy Le Test Complete Questions & Answers

Popliteal space and structures {Ans: Popliteal space- the area behind the knee and it contains important nerves (tibial and common fibularis) and blood vessels (popliteal artery and vein) Bound superiorly on the medial side by medial hamstrings and lateral hamstrings}Leg length discrepancy {Ans: Minimal discrepancy (3 inches) Moderal discrepancy (3-5 inches) Severe discrepancy (more than 5 inches)}Anterior pelvic tilt vs. posterior pelvic tilt vs. lateral pelvic tilt {Ans: Anterior tilt- when the pelvis tilts forward, moving the ASIS anterior to the pubis symphysis Posterior tilt- when the pelvis tilts backward, moving the ASIS posterior to the posterior symphysis Lateral pelvic tilt- when the 2 iliac crests are not level. The pelvis moves as one unit, one side moves up as the other side moves down}Piriformis muscle and its relationship to sciatic nerve and pifiwormis syndrome (pseudo sciatica) {Ans: Tightness in the piriformis muscle can compress the sciatic nerve resulting in radiating pain down the back of the leg Piriformis syndrome- an uncommon neuromuscular disorder in which the sciatic nerve is irritated by the piriformis in the buttocks}Ham vs. quads {Ans: Hamstring muscles- semimembranosus, semitendinosus, biceps femoris Quadriceps muscles- rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermediairs and