ANATOMY
PELVIS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Piriformis
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Obturator Internus
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Gemellus Superior
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Quadratus Femoris
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None of the choices
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Detailed explanation-1: -The greater trochanter is the attachment site for five muscles: the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, piriformis, obturator externus, and obturator internus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The gluteus maximus does not insert on the greater trochanter. It inserts on the gluteal tuberosity and lateral femur. The gluteus medius inserts on the lateral surface of the greater trochanter.
Detailed explanation-3: -The vastus lateralis is the largest muscle in the quadriceps. The vastus lateralis originates from the greater trochanter and is found on the lateral aspect of the thigh.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Our quadriceps are on the front of the thigh and side of our leg. They are composed of rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. The correct answer is (a) Biceps femoris is not part of the quadriceps.