ANATOMY
PELVIS
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Question
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What structure may prevent you from moving the hip into further abduction when you are measuring the ROM in supine position?
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Tensor Fascia Latae
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Vastus Medialis Obliquus
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Sartorius
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Gracilis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The pubofemoral ligament prevents excess abduction and extension, ischiofemoral prevents excess extension, and the iliofemoral prevents hyperextension.
Detailed explanation-2: -The gluteus maximus, a large muscle in your hip/buttocks area, provides most of the power used for hip external rotation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Function. Due to its attachment on the tibia, the gracilis flexes the knee, adducts the thigh, and medially rotate the tibia on the femur.
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