rida
Forum Guru
Topics: 109
Posts: 721
|
Patient with advanced adenocarcinoma of cecum is admitted for Palliative therapy. during his stay, he develops a flexion deformity of hip. which muscle is most likely involved?
A)Gemellus superior
B) Iliacus
C) Obturator externus
D) obturator internus
E) Piriformis
___________________
"If He takes you to it, He'll take you through it."
|
| shawn333
Forum Senior
Topics: 25
Posts: 105
|
E , it is the logical choice , thought in 5 sec . but may be wrong 
___________________
Time Wounds all Heals , Contain the damage .
|
| shrek
Forum Newbie
Topics: 3
Posts: 16
|
I would have to say iliacus muscle since it is the only one that flexes the thigh and is under the cecum (and lateraly to it )....right iliac fossa.
|
| shawn333
Forum Senior
Topics: 25
Posts: 105
|
yes it is, i was confusin pyriformis with psoas , i dont know what i was thinking :lol:
___________________
Time Wounds all Heals , Contain the damage .
|
| rida
Forum Guru
Topics: 109
Posts: 721
|
Correct guys it is iliacus indeed!!!!!
___________________
"If He takes you to it, He'll take you through it."
|
|
| |
| | | | | |
Similar forum topics