Intermediate Ilium Quiz

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Q1. Which surface of the ilium articulates directly with the sacrum?

  • Auricular surface
  • Symphyseal surface
  • Gluteal surface
  • Lunate surface

Q2. What roughened area lies posterior and superior to the auricular surface of the ilium?

  • Iliac tuberosity
  • Iliac fossa
  • Acetabular notch
  • Obturator crest

Q3. Which ridge on the medial surface of the ilium contributes to the pelvic brim?

  • Anterior gluteal line
  • Intertrochanteric crest
  • Arcuate line
  • Linea aspera

Q4. Which muscle originates extensively from the iliac fossa?

  • Iliacus
  • Piriformis
  • Biceps femoris
  • Obturator internus

Q5. Which muscle originates mainly from the gluteal surface between the posterior and anterior gluteal lines?

  • Gluteus minimus
  • Iliacus
  • Rectus femoris
  • Gluteus medius

Q6. Which muscle originates mainly between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines?

  • Gluteus maximus
  • Sartorius
  • Gluteus minimus
  • Adductor longus

Q7. Which muscle has an important origin from the anterior superior iliac spine?

  • Popliteus
  • Adductor magnus
  • Sartorius
  • Semimembranosus

Q8. Which muscle has a direct head of origin from the anterior inferior iliac spine?

  • Gracilis
  • Rectus femoris
  • Tensor fasciae latae
  • Biceps femoris

Q9. Which ligament extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle?

  • Ligament of head of femur
  • Inguinal ligament
  • Sacrospinous ligament
  • Sacrotuberous ligament

Q10. Which posterior iliac landmark is commonly palpable near the skin dimples of the lower back?

  • Pubic tubercle
  • Posterior superior iliac spine
  • Ischial spine
  • Posterior inferior iliac spine
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