The woman experiences weakness when abducting and medially rotating the thigh after this accident. Which of the following muscles is most likely damaged? Gluteus minimus Gluteus maximus Obturator internus Quadratus femoris O Piriformis

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The woman experiences weakness when
abducting and medially rotating the thigh
after this accident. Which of the following
muscles is most likely damaged?
Gluteus minimus
Gluteus maximus
Obturator internus
Quadratus femoris
Piriformis
Rupture of the ligamentous teres capitis
femoris may lead to damage to a branch of
which of the following arteries?
Medial circumfl ex femoral
Obturator
Superior gluteal
Lateral circumfl ex femoral
Inferior gluteal
A 22-year-old patient is unable to "unlock"
the knee joint to permit flexion of the leg.
Transcribed Image Text:9:04 a docs.google.com The woman experiences weakness when abducting and medially rotating the thigh after this accident. Which of the following muscles is most likely damaged? Gluteus minimus Gluteus maximus Obturator internus Quadratus femoris Piriformis Rupture of the ligamentous teres capitis femoris may lead to damage to a branch of which of the following arteries? Medial circumfl ex femoral Obturator Superior gluteal Lateral circumfl ex femoral Inferior gluteal A 22-year-old patient is unable to "unlock" the knee joint to permit flexion of the leg.
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