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Basic Science
intermediate
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Sartorius Anatomy

Musculoskeletal Anatomy

A 17-year-old male sprinter presents with acute anterior hip pain following a powerful sprint start. He felt a "pop" and has localized tenderness at the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). He cannot flex his hip against resistance. Radiographs show avulsion of the ASIS. Regarding the sartorius muscle:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

The sartorius originates from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and inserts into the proximal...

B

Sartorius functions include hip flexion, hip abduction, hip external rotation, knee flexion, and tib...

C

The sartorius originates from the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and is innervated by the obtu...

D

The pes anserinus ("goose's foot") is formed by the tendons of sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinos...

E

ASIS avulsion management is typically non-operative with protected weight-bearing, NSAIDs, and gradu...

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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option