Intermediate Greater Trochanter Quiz
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Q1. Which surface of the greater trochanter receives the insertion of gluteus medius?
- Trochanteric fossa
- Intercondylar surface
- Lateral surface
- Medial surface
Q2. Which surface of the greater trochanter receives the insertion of gluteus minimus?
- Lesser trochanter
- Anterior surface
- Medial condyle
- Posterior surface
Q3. Where does obturator internus insert in relation to the greater trochanter?
- Tibial tuberosity
- Lateral femoral condyle
- Anterior inferior iliac spine
- Medial surface of the greater trochanter
Q4. Which muscle inserts into the trochanteric fossa?
- Vastus medialis
- Obturator externus
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Gluteus maximus
Q5. What is the trochanteric fossa?
- A groove on the distal tibia
- A notch between the femoral condyles
- A facet on the patella
- A depression on the medial aspect of the greater trochanter
Q6. Which bursa commonly separates the greater trochanter from the overlying gluteus maximus and iliotibial tract region?
- Trochanteric bursa
- Subacromial bursa
- Prepatellar bursa
- Olecranon bursa
Q7. Which ridge connects the greater and lesser trochanters anteriorly?
- Intertrochanteric line
- Linea aspera
- Pectineal line only
- Intercondylar line
Q8. Which structure connects the greater and lesser trochanters posteriorly?
- Supracondylar line
- Arcuate line
- Soleal line
- Intertrochanteric crest
Q9. Why is the greater trochanter important for hip abductor function?
- It forms the acetabular labrum
- It anchors the quadriceps tendon
- It attaches the hamstrings to the tibia
- It provides insertion and leverage for major hip abductors
Q10. How does the greater trochanter move during hip rotation?
- It remains fixed to the pelvis
- It rotates independently of the femur
- It moves only with knee flexion
- It moves with rotation of the proximal femur