Spinal segments innervating muscles of the lower extremity 2

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Wednesday, August 30 2006 by jdmiles

Last modified on Tuesday, November 4 2008.

 
        A) Popliteus
 
        B) Adductor magnus
 
        C) Psoas major
 
        D) Quadratus lumborum
 
        E) Vastus intermedius
 

 

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This question was created on August 30, 2006 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on November 04, 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Popliteus

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Popliteus typically receives innervation from spinal segments L4, L5, and S1  (See References)

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B) Adductor magnus

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Adductor magnus typically receives innervation from spinal segments L2, L3, and L4  (See References)

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C) Psoas major

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Psoas major typically receives innervation from spinal segments L1, L2, and L3  (See References)

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D) Quadratus lumborum

This answer is correct.

The muscles of the lower extremity which typically receive innervation from spinal segment t12 include quadratus lumborum  (See References)

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E) Vastus intermedius

This answer is incorrect.

Vastus intermedius typically receives innervation from spinal segments L2, L3, and L4  (See References)

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References:

1. Moore, K.L. (1992). Clinical Oriented Anatomy, 3rd Edition. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. (ISBN:068306133X)

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Spinal segments innervating muscles of the lower extremity 2
Question ID: 830200603
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 08/30/2006
Modified: 11/04/2008
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