PT 700: Gluteal and Posterior Thigh Exam
Questions and Correct Answers
How does the sacral plexus pass through the pelvis?
the sciatic notches use the sacrotuberous ligament to become foramen for the sacral plexus to
pass through
The line between the PSIS and the greater trochanter is the
____________________________________.
upper edge of the gluteus maximus
What is the main muscle involved with standing up from a sitting position?
the gluteus maximus
What are gluteal bursae?
flattened sacs of synovial fluid
What is the function of gluteal bursae?
to reduce/prevent frication-related damage
they seperate gluteus maximus from other structures
What are the two gluteal bursae we have?
trochanteric and ischial
What does the trochanteric gluteal bursae protect?
, the gluteus maximus from the greater trochanter
What does the ischial gluteal bursae protect?
the gluteus maximus from the ischial tuberosity
What is trochanteric bursitis?
-diffused, deep pain in the lateral thigh
-Pain tends to radiate along the IT band
-shoots down the leg parallel to the IT band
-can come from excessive stair climbing, running on an elevated treadmill
What is ischial bursitis?
-pain at the ischial tuberosity
-can come from repetitive hip extension in a seated position
What might a penguin gate indicate for a patient?
Their hip abductors are weak
What does PGOGOQ stand for?
Piriformis
Superior gemellus
Obturator internus
Inferior gemellus
Obturator externus
Quadratus femoris
Questions and Correct Answers
How does the sacral plexus pass through the pelvis?
the sciatic notches use the sacrotuberous ligament to become foramen for the sacral plexus to
pass through
The line between the PSIS and the greater trochanter is the
____________________________________.
upper edge of the gluteus maximus
What is the main muscle involved with standing up from a sitting position?
the gluteus maximus
What are gluteal bursae?
flattened sacs of synovial fluid
What is the function of gluteal bursae?
to reduce/prevent frication-related damage
they seperate gluteus maximus from other structures
What are the two gluteal bursae we have?
trochanteric and ischial
What does the trochanteric gluteal bursae protect?
, the gluteus maximus from the greater trochanter
What does the ischial gluteal bursae protect?
the gluteus maximus from the ischial tuberosity
What is trochanteric bursitis?
-diffused, deep pain in the lateral thigh
-Pain tends to radiate along the IT band
-shoots down the leg parallel to the IT band
-can come from excessive stair climbing, running on an elevated treadmill
What is ischial bursitis?
-pain at the ischial tuberosity
-can come from repetitive hip extension in a seated position
What might a penguin gate indicate for a patient?
Their hip abductors are weak
What does PGOGOQ stand for?
Piriformis
Superior gemellus
Obturator internus
Inferior gemellus
Obturator externus
Quadratus femoris
