PAS 407 Question and answers rated A+

PAS 407 Question and answers rated A+fascia lata - correct answer -thick fibrous fascia structure that covers the thigh -thickens laterally to form the iliotibial band -at superior medial border, fascia thins out to form the saphenous opening -invaginates to form intermuscular septa that divides the thigh into anterior, medial and posterior compartments crural fascia - correct answer -fascia located below the knee that encases the lower leg and is continuous with the fascia lata -thicker than fascia lata due to its need to support gravitational pull on fluid of the entire lower limb -invaginations from intermuscular septa that help divide the leg into anterior, posterior and lateral compartments *transverse septa divides the posterior compartment into superficial and deep groups -forms extensor retinacula at the ankle iliotibial band - correct answer -a ligamentous structure that projects between the lateral surface of the pelvis and knee and inserts on gerdy's tubercls (lateral tubercle of tibia) -serves as an anchor for gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lattae muscles saphenous opening - correct answer -facilitates the venous drainage of cutaneous structures -transmits great saphenous vein, superficial epigastric artery and external pudendal artery great saphenous vein - correct answer -longest continuous vein (superficial) in the body th