N: Chapter 14 Thigh, Hip, Pelvis, Groin Kine 232

Each of the following is part of the hamstring muscle group except for-

gluteus maximus

A condition which is very prevalent in dancers, runners, and cheerleaders that can be the result of a chronic bursitis is-

snapping hip syndrome

Strains to the _________ muscles are often attributed to quick change of direction, explosive propulsion, and acceleration.

hip adductor

An avulsion fracture at the anterior superior iliac spine may involve which muscle?

sartorius

In a femoral shaft fracture, the thigh appears-

shortened and externally rotated

Women runners who have a wider pelvis and larger Q angle are at a greater risk of developing-

greater trochanteric bursitis

A possible sign of a groin strain is pain with passive stretching with the hip extended, abducted, and externally rotated.

True

Because the rectus femoris is a two-joint muscle active during both hip flexion and knee extension, it functions more effectively as a hip flexor when the knee is in flexion, as occurs when a person kicks a ball.

True

The adductors move the leg toward the midline of the body.

True