Which Are the Attachments of the Quadratus Femoris

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which are the attachments of the quadratus femoris?

• A)ischial spine to the intertrochanteric crest of the femur
• B)lateral sacrum to the linea aspera of the femur
• C)anterior sacrum to the greater trochanter of the femur
• D)ischial tuberosity to the intertrochanteric crest of the femur

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Definitions:

Coccyx

The small, triangular bone at the base of the spinal column, consisting of three to five fused vertebrae, also known as the tailbone.

Interosseous Membrane

A fibrous sheet connecting the bones of the forearm (ulna and radius) or the leg (tibia and fibula), providing stability and a surface for muscle attachment.

Ligament

Fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones, providing joint stability.

Obturator Foramen

A large opening in the pelvis through which nerves and blood vessels pass, surrounded by the pubic and ischial bones.