ANATOMY EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Which muscles are supplied by the Femoral nerve ?
Sartorius Iliacus Pectineus Rectus femoris Vastus lateralis medialis intermedius
Which muscles are supplied by the Obturator nerve Anterior division ?
Adductor longus Adductor brevis Gracilis Pectineus
Which muscles are supplied by the Obturator nerve Posterior division ?
Obturator externus Adductor magnus
Which muscles are supplied by the Sciatic nerve Tibial part ) ?
Semimembranosus Semitendinosus Biceps femoris ( long head ) Adductor magnus ( hamstring
part )
Which muscles are supplied by the Sciatic nerve ( Common peroneal part ) ?
Biceps femoris ( short head )
,Which muscles are supplied by the Superior gluteal nerve ?
Gluteus Medius Gluteus minimus Tensor fasciae latae
Which muscles are supplied by the Inferior gluteal nerve ?
Gluteus maximus
Which muscles are supplied by the Sacral plexus branches ?
Piriformis Obturator internus Superior gemellus Inferior gemellus Quadratus femoris
What is the origin of Gluteus Maximus ?
Ilium behind posterior gluteal line , sacrum , Sacro tuberous ligament
What is the insertion of Gluteus Maximus ?
Gluteal tuberosity , iliotibial tract
What is the nerve supply of Gluteus Maximus ?
Inferior gluteal nerve
What is the action of Gluteus Maximus ?
Extends and rotates thigh laterally
, What is the origin of Gluteus Medius ?
Ilium between iliac crest , anterior and posterior gluteal lines
What is the insertion of Gluteus Medius ?
Greater trochanter ( lateral surface )
What is the nerve supply of Gluteus Medius ?
Superior gluteal nerve
What is the action of Gluteus Medius ?
Abducts and rotates thigh medially ; stabilizes pelvis
What is the origin of Gluteus Minimus ?
Ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
What is the insertion of Gluteus Minimus ?
Greater trochanter ( anterior surface )
What is the nerve supply of Gluteus Minimus ?
Superior gluteal nerve
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Which muscles are supplied by the Femoral nerve ?
Sartorius Iliacus Pectineus Rectus femoris Vastus lateralis medialis intermedius
Which muscles are supplied by the Obturator nerve Anterior division ?
Adductor longus Adductor brevis Gracilis Pectineus
Which muscles are supplied by the Obturator nerve Posterior division ?
Obturator externus Adductor magnus
Which muscles are supplied by the Sciatic nerve Tibial part ) ?
Semimembranosus Semitendinosus Biceps femoris ( long head ) Adductor magnus ( hamstring
part )
Which muscles are supplied by the Sciatic nerve ( Common peroneal part ) ?
Biceps femoris ( short head )
,Which muscles are supplied by the Superior gluteal nerve ?
Gluteus Medius Gluteus minimus Tensor fasciae latae
Which muscles are supplied by the Inferior gluteal nerve ?
Gluteus maximus
Which muscles are supplied by the Sacral plexus branches ?
Piriformis Obturator internus Superior gemellus Inferior gemellus Quadratus femoris
What is the origin of Gluteus Maximus ?
Ilium behind posterior gluteal line , sacrum , Sacro tuberous ligament
What is the insertion of Gluteus Maximus ?
Gluteal tuberosity , iliotibial tract
What is the nerve supply of Gluteus Maximus ?
Inferior gluteal nerve
What is the action of Gluteus Maximus ?
Extends and rotates thigh laterally
, What is the origin of Gluteus Medius ?
Ilium between iliac crest , anterior and posterior gluteal lines
What is the insertion of Gluteus Medius ?
Greater trochanter ( lateral surface )
What is the nerve supply of Gluteus Medius ?
Superior gluteal nerve
What is the action of Gluteus Medius ?
Abducts and rotates thigh medially ; stabilizes pelvis
What is the origin of Gluteus Minimus ?
Ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
What is the insertion of Gluteus Minimus ?
Greater trochanter ( anterior surface )
What is the nerve supply of Gluteus Minimus ?
Superior gluteal nerve
