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1
Q

When asked the role of a muscle, ligament etc. what is a good go to answer?

A

Force attenuation

2
Q

What “chain” locks the SI joint in?

A

Posterior oblique chain

3
Q

List two things the pelvis does.

A

Protection, Force attenuation

4
Q

How does the pelvic girdle transfer forces?

A

Transfer forces from upper to lower and vice-versa

5
Q

L5-S1 is a weight ______ joint.

A

Weight bearing

6
Q

SI is a weight _____ joint.

A

Weight TRANSFERRING

7
Q

How many vertebrae make up the sacrum?

A

Typically 5

8
Q

When does the sacrum fuse?

A

20-25 years old.

9
Q

What two points does the inferior gluteal line run between?

A

AIIS to the lower border of the greater sciatic notch.

10
Q

When palpating the medial border of the ASIS what is one way to describe a devience from regular positioning?

A

Outflare or Inflare

11
Q

If a muscle is a component of the anterior or posterior oblique chain what is one important thing to remember with regard to assessment?

A

Assess the parts above and below as they are likely to also be affected. Ex. Adductor up to the pubic symphasis up to obliques
- assess in an ‘X’ pattern

12
Q

Which glute muscle is the primary abductor?

A

Glute med

13
Q

What attaches to the ischial tuberosities & why is this important with respect to gait?

A

important because tight hamstrings unilaterally can pull on the sacrotuberous ligament, which will create pain in the L-spine

14
Q

How is the greater sciatic foramen created?

A

Sacrospinous ligament creates the greater sciatic foramen

15
Q

What attaches to the iliac crest (iliac tubercle)?

A
  • internal obliques
  • TFL
  • IT band via the TFL
16
Q

If one side of the symphysis pubis is higher than the other, what does that mean for soft tissue attachments?

A

Soft tissue attachments are tight, this could impact the rotation of gait

17
Q

What attaches to the superior/inferior pubic ramus?

A

superior - adductors & abdominus

inferior - pectineous & gracilis