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list the 3 hamstring muscles
semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris
Which ligament on the anterior surface of the hip prevents hyperextension
iliofemoral Y ligament or pubofemoral ligament
What plane does the pelvis move in when tilting anteriorly or posteriorly?
sagittal plane
What is happening at the hip when the pelvis is anteriorly tilted?
hip flexion
which muscles are responsible for hip flexion?
iliopsoas, pectineus, rectus femoris, sartorius
Which nerve comes from the lumbar plexus and supplies the anterior compartment muscles of the hip
femoral nerve
which nerve comes from the lumbar plexus and supplies all the hip ADDuctor muscles
obturator nerve
Which muscle or tendon tract inserts on Gerdy's Tubercle?
IT band
Which meniscus of the knee is larger and forms a "C" shape?
Medial meniscus
What type of movement can cause a tear in the medial meniscus
valgus movement; landing and pivoting (twisting) on a planted foot
Which ligament that crosses the knee is more likely to be torn when pivoting, twisting, excessive knee ext?
ACL
As the knee approaches full extension which direction does the tibia rotate in order to maintain alignment between the tibia and femoral condyles?
external rotation
When a patella dislocates, which direction is the most likely direction for dislocation?
lateral
